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".
Andre Harrell Dead at 59: Mariah Carey, John Legend and More Honor Music Executive
etonline.comAndre Harrell, music executive who founded Uptown Records and discovered Sean Combs, has died. He was 59.«We can confirm the passing of Andre Harrell.
Everyone in the REVOLT family is devastated by the loss of our friend, mentor and Vice Chairman,» Roma Khanna, CEO of REVOLT Media & TV, owned by Combs, told ET in a statement. «Andre’s impact on Hip Hop, the culture and on all of us personally has been immeasurable and profound.
May he Rest In Peace.”The producer's ex-wife, Wendy Credle, said Harrell died late Thursday at his home in West Hollywood, California, from heart failure, per multiple reports.Harrell kicked off his career in the mid-'80s as hip-hop and rap was growing.
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