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".
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essence.comFlowers and Sunbeam) and one of which was certified platinum (Rejoice). In 1979, The Emotions earned another Grammy nod for their epic collaboration on Earth, Wind & Fire’s disco smash, “Boogie Wonderland.” In 2006, The Emotions teamed up with Snoop Dogg on a song titled “Life,” off of his 2006 album, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment.
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