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".
Here's How to Watch the Tribute Honoring Uptown Records' Andre Harrell
billboard.comThe music community is coming together to pay tribute to Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell, who died in early May at age 59.
The two-hour special will air live on Sunday (May 24) at 7 p.m. ET on BET, BET Jams, BET Soul and REVOLT TV, where Harrell served as vice chairman.
The commercial-free tribute -- titled Mr. Champagne and Bubbles, a nickname of Harrell's -- will feature appearances by Mariah Carey, Babyface, Chris Rock, Russell Simmons, Lee Daniels, Jamie Foxx, Kimora Lee Simmons, Robin Thicke, Naomi Campbell, Clarance Avant and more. "Tonight we celebrate the incredible life and times of Andre Harrell.
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