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".
Missed One of Mariah Carey's First Live Performances 30 Years Ago? Time to Catch Up!
billboard.comIt's also a digital EP. There's a good chance you weren't one of the lucky few to see Mariah Carey perform at New York's Club Tatou back in 1990 when the new kid on the block wowed the crowd.
And even though time has no meaning in MC world, the singer is celebrating three decades of hit-making this year under the #MC30 tag, beginning with a new EP dedicated to one of her very first live performances from that night. "We don't acknowledge numbers, but we do acknowledge when it's time for a celebratory moment!" Carey tweeted on Friday morning (July 17).
Accompanying the tweet is archival footage of Mariah explaining how a 1970 R&B classic ended up in one of her early showcase shows featuring just her voice, a piano and background singers. "
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