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".
'Voice' Singer Mandi Castillo's 'Así Fue' Performance Gets a Four-Chair Turn
billboard.comThe Voice got a much-needed Latin twist on Monday night (March 16), when Mandi Castillo took the stage to perform Juan Gabriel's "Así Fue" for her blind audition.Her rich vocals were so moving, that the performance caused all four coaches to turn their chairs in hopes of getting Castillo on their team.Nick Jonas got misty-eyed when explaining to the Texas native what her performance meant to him. "Not trying to get emotional here, but I started thinking about how important it is to represent," he explained, and his statement was met by erupting cheers from the audience. "Some of my favorite music in the world is sung in different languages.
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