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".
Legendary entertainment executive Andre Harrell passed away on May 7 due to heart failure at just 59 years old. To celebrate the fulfilled life of Mr.
Champagne & Bubbles, the music world came together with a virtual one-hour broadcast paying tribute to Harrell on Sunday evening (May 24).Whether it was his signature infectious smile, eye for talent or sheer wisdom, a plethora of artists' careers have been positively impacted by Harrell during his near four decades in the music business.
The Uptown Records founder is lauded for helping launch the careers of music luminaries Mary J. Blige and P. Diddy.The BET-REVOLT TV program saw moving tributes from some of Harrell's closest entertainment industry friends, like Mariah Carey, Babyface,.
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