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".
Hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to Release Debut Album as Artists
hollywoodreporter.comProduction legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are readying their first-ever artist album through a new deal with BMG. The five-time Grammy Award-winning pair have crafted a deep catalog that includes more than 100 gold, platinum, multi-platinum and diamond albums through their collaborations with acts such as Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Usher, Gwen Stefani, George Michael, Mariah Carey and many more.
But until now, they've never put their names to a full-length Jam & Lewis LP. In announcing their next project, Jam said: "BMG immediately got our vision and understood where we wanted to go with this album.
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