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".
Late music executive Andre Harrell to be honored in tribute broadcast
nypost.comThe music world lost an R&B and hip-hop legend when Andre Harrell passed away May 7 from heart failure. He was 59. The Bronx-born music executive — who helped launch the careers of everyone from Heavy D & the Boyz and Guy to Sean “Diddy” Combs and Mary J.
Blige — will have his life celebrated Sunday at 7 p.m. The tribute will air commercial-free on BET, BETJams, BET Soul and REVOLT TV, where Harrell served as vice chairman.
The salute to Harrell — titled “Mr. Champagne and Bubbles” after his nickname — will also stream on YouTube. Among those slated to pay homage to Harrell, who was the Berry Gordy of the new jack swing and hip-hop soul eras, include Chris Rock, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Babyface, Naomi Campbell, Lee Daniels and Robin
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