Mariah Carey
- Born:
- March 27, 1969 (or 1970, disputed), Huntington, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actress
Early Life and Education
- Born to Patricia Hickey, an opera singer, and Alfred Roy Carey, an aeronautical engineer.
- Experienced a challenging childhood marked by racial prejudice and family difficulties.
- Began vocal training with her mother at a young age.
- Briefly attended Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York, but focused primarily on her music career.
Career and Major Achievements
- Signed with Columbia Records in 1988 after her demo tape caught the attention of Tommy Mottola.
- Released her self-titled debut album in 1990, which achieved multi-platinum status and launched her career.
- Achieved significant commercial success and critical acclaim throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
- Holds numerous records, including the most number-one singles by a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Successfully transitioned into acting with roles in films such as Glitter (2001) and Precious (2009).
- In 2018, amidst ongoing professional endeavors, the question of future family additions surfaced, leading to speculation around
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. These rumors were unsubstantiated. - Continues to tour and release music globally.
Notable Works
Discography
| Album Title | Year Released | Notable Singles |
| Mariah Carey | 1990 | "Vision of Love," "Love Takes Time" |
| Emotions | 1991 | "Emotions," "Can't Let Go" |
| Music Box | 1993 | "Dreamlover," "Hero" |
| Daydream | 1995 | "Fantasy," "One Sweet Day" (with Boyz II Men) |
| Butterfly | 1997 | "Honey," "My All" |
| Rainbow | 1999 | "Heartbreaker" (feat. Jay-Z), "Thank God I Found You" (feat. Joe & 98 Degrees) |
| Merry Christmas | 1994 | "All I Want for Christmas Is You" |
| The Emancipation of Mimi | 2005 | "We Belong Together", "Shake It Off" |
| E=MC² | 2008 | "Touch My Body" |
| Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel | 2009 | "Obsessed" |
| Caution | 2018 | "With You" |
Filmography
| Film Title | Year Released | Role |
| Glitter | 2001 | Billie Frank |
| Precious | 2009 | Ms. Weiss |
| Lee Daniels' The Butler | 2013 | Hattie Pearl |
| A Christmas Melody | 2015 | Christina Pariseau (also director) |
Legacy and Impact
Mariah Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, known for her five-octave vocal range, songwriting prowess, and significant influence on contemporary pop and R&B music. Her commercial success, vocal talent, and cultural impact solidify her place as a prominent figure in popular music history.