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 is set to receive the Special Innovator award for her outstanding music career.The African American Film Critics Association is celebrating her talent at the 12th annual awards ceremony, shining light on her iconic visuals and content creation.The special event will take place virtually on April 7, highlighting her work as a producer and director of her music videos and appearances.Among her iconic visuals, the AAFCA is recognizing her 1995 Daydream era, directing her videos Always Be My Baby, Fantasy, and working with director Diana Martel on Breakdown and The Roof from her sixth album Butterfly .Mariah has also found great success with the creation of her highly-anticipated holiday specials in 2010, 2017 and her latest.
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