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 Reveals Which Two of Her Hits Were Inspired by Derek Jeter Romance
etonline.comMariah Carey is revealing which songs she penned about her brief fling with Derek Jeter. In an interview with , the 50-year-old singer confirms that two of her 1998 tracks — «My All» and «The Roof» — are about the 46-year-old former New York Yankees shortstop.
Carey and Jeter's fling came toward the end of her marriage to Tommy Mottola, with whom she finalized her divorce in 1998. The musician and former pro athlete met at a dinner party and began flirting via text message shortly thereafter.As Carey reveals in her upcoming memoir, , the fact that many fan theories about her songs were «already out there» made it easier for her to share further details publicly.As such, Carey tells that she «of course» remembers every detail about her first.
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