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".
Rewinding the Charts: In 1990, Mariah Carey Had a 'Vision of Love,' & Her First Hot 100 No. 1
billboard.comThe ballad became her first of 19 leaders. On Aug. 4, 1990, Mariah Carey notched her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her debut single, "Vision of Love." In the May 26 issue, Billboard had reviewed the song in a "New and Noteworthy" spotlight, foreshadowing the historic success that she's since achieved: "Retro-flavored pop/R&B ballad has all the elements necessary to propel newcomer to diva status: infectious melodies, lush instrumentation and a vocal performance brimming with unbridled power and confidence." "Vision" became Carey's first of 19 Hot 100 No.
1s, the most among soloists, and one shy of The Beatles' overall-record 20. She most recently reigned in December 2019-January 2020 with her 1994 holiday classic "All I Want
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