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".
Mariah Carey on Why 2005's Iconic 'The Emancipation of Mimi' LP Was 'More Than a Comeback Album'
billboard.comAfter you’ve been crowned “Artist of the Decade,” sold millions of albums worldwide, influenced an entire generation of vocalists, penned an iconic Christmas tune, and pioneered the now-ubiquitous pop-rap collaboration, the pressures of what comes next can be paralyzing for an artist.
However, 15 years into her illustrious career -- and following something of a rare commercial downturn -- Mariah Carey dropped the best-selling album of 2005: The Emancipation of Mimi.
Thanks to the success of TEOM, which sold six million copies in the U.S. alone and helped garner Carey a whopping 10 Grammy nominations across 2006 and 2007, Carey found true artistic freedom.
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