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 secret name she used to hide true identity prior to finding fame
mirror.co.ukMariah Carey is a household name known for her catalogue of hits and diva reputation. But the singer, who is celebrating her 52nd birthday today, did not always choose to tell people her real name prior to finding fame as a chart-topper.
The We Belong Together hitmaker signed her first record deal aged 18 but before spending days in the music studio, she made ends meet by waiting tables.
And during her stint as a waitress the American star struggled with customers remembering her name and in a bid to make it easier for them she would go by other names - such as Debby.
Mother-of-two Mariah shared her secret name during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in September 2020 and told how she grew tired of explaining her moniker
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