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".
Bryson Tiller Gives Details About His New Project, 'A Different Christmas'
essence.com3 million plays.), he’s a mellow force who knows himself and his audience. He’s also keen on listening to both. Tiller’s latest offering, ‘A Different Christmas,’ is the result of a sincere interest in holiday music and pleas from fans.
The idea of the holiday project is beloved across music types—OutKast’s debut single was a part of LaFace’s 1993 Christmas album, The Carpenter’s first Christmas album sold over a million copies, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” routinely tops the Billboard Hot 100—giving Tiller a chance to make another mark on cuffing season.
So, will one of R&B’s young musical evolutionists master bottling Christmas’ essence? We think so. ESSENCE: Tell me a little bit of the backstory behind ‘A Different.
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