Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register.
She rose to fame in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. Soon after, Carey became the only artist ever to have their first five singles reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
These Hit Songs Have Gotten Your Fav Artists Sued - Find Out Which Bops Got Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Mariah Carey & More in Legal Trouble
justjared.comMusic can bring people together, even across generations. However, a song can also tear them apart. Some music is so polarizing, for a variety of reasons, that it might lead to a lawsuit.
Over the years, a multitude of major hits have had their day in court. Often, the artist responsible for the hit has been sued by another musician who feels that they’ve been ripped off or had their copyright infringed upon.
For instance, take the legal battle over “Blurred Lines,” which played out extensively in the press over the years. We promise more details on that are to come, by the way.
But Robin Thick and Pharrell Williams‘ hit wasn’t the only example in recent memory. Some artists have even been sued multiple times.
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