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 hit the scene in 1990, she has proved time and time again why she is the Songbird Supreme.Over the past three decades, the pop diva has had a whopping 19 singles reach No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the most for any solo artist. (The Beatles hold the all-time record with 20.)Carey, who grew up on Long Island, New York, signed with Columbia Records in December 1988 and released her self-titled debut album the following June.
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