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 says she had 'breakdown' after loved ones 'targeted her for cash'
dailystar.co.ukMariah Carey has revealed she "struggled to cope" after greedy pals and family targeted her for cash and pushed her to work harder so she would earn more money.The singer, who is worth around £400million, said on the Oprah Winfrey that she struggled to cope with money-grabbers.Mariah, 50, described herself as an “ATM machine with a wig” said those close to her relied on her fame.And the All I Want for Christmas is You hitmaker revealed in the harrowing interview it led to her suffering a breakdown and being admitted to a private centre for treatment.The singer said: “When there are people connected to you as a person that achieves a certain level of success, you are a target — you’re vulnerable.“But I wouldn’t have gone here if things.
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