Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer from Huntington, New York active since 1988.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Producer
- From
- Huntington, New York
- Born
- March 27, 1969
- Years active
- 1988–present
Early life
A Long Island native with a five-octave range, Mariah Carey was discovered by a label executive and became an overnight sensation with her 1990 debut.
Career
Her hits "Vision of Love," "Hero," "Fantasy," "We Belong Together," and the perennial "All I Want for Christmas Is You" made her one of the best-selling artists ever, helping pioneer the pop-and-hip-hop remix.
Major achievements
She has won five Grammy Awards, holds the record for the most number-one Hot 100 singles by a solo artist, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Legacy
Mariah Carey is one of the most successful and influential vocalists in pop history, a pioneer of the melismatic, hip-hop-infused R&B-pop sound.
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