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’s Parents: Everything To Know about Her Mom Dad Their Relationships
hollywoodlife.comMariah Carey, 52, is definitely a living legend, having amassed an incredible career since she got her start at 18.
The “Emotions” singer signed a deal at Columbia Records in 1988 when then-head of the label — and her future husband — Tommy Mottola listened to her demo at an industry event.
Since her debut on the scene, Mariah has shattered record sales and won numerous awards, but her life getting to that point wasn’t always easy, with a challenging upbringing that shaped her into the woman she is today.
Mariah was born in 1970 in Huntington, New York to Alfred Roy Carey and Patricia Hickey and was the youngest of three children.
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