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".
Gabby Barrett's debut album, Goldmine, the end of the chorus in "Hall of Fame" reveals an unexpected nugget: a high-pitched trill-like vocal sound that has all the other-worldly qualities of Mariah Carey's "Emotions."That moment, and the fact that Barrett let 25 minutes pass before employing it in the album, says several things about her:• She brings a phenomenal range to her craft.• She has listened to some of pop music's classic singers.• She's mature enough — and confident enough — to employ that part of her skill set judiciously, rather than turning it into a gimmick.In the process, Barrett uses those creative attributes in a way that assists her marketing needs, branding her as a unique talent in her chosen genre."I'm always looking to.
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