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 'quits Jay-Z's management company after blazing row between stars'
dailystar.co.ukMariah Carey has reportedly dropped a bombshell on Jay-Z's management company Roc Nation after a huge row allegedly broke out between her and the rapper which caused her to quit the firm.Singer Mariah, 52, reportedly clashed with rapper Jay Z, 51, during a tense meeting between the two over the future of Mariah's career which took a turn for the worse.The explosive argument then prompted Mariah to quit the management firm which Jay-Z owns and runs - three and a half years after Mariah initially signed a deal with the company which has helped Jay-Z become a billionaire in recent years.A source close to the situation revealed to The Sun: "Mariah and Jay had an explosive meeting which did not go well at all.
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