INFORMATION
| Artist Birtday : | 27/03/1969(Age 56) |
| Born In : | Long Island, New York, USA |
| Occupation(s) : | Singer - Song-writer |
| Genres : | Pop - Rock |
Mariah Carey, often referred to as the “Songbird Supreme,” was born on March 27, 1969, in Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA. She is one of the most successful and influential singers, songwriters, and producers in the history of popular music. Known for her extraordinary five-octave vocal range, whistle register, and signature melismatic singing style, Carey redefined what it meant to be a global pop diva.
Growing up, Mariah developed a passion for music early on, heavily influenced by R&B, soul, gospel, and pop. After graduating from high school, she moved to New York City, where she worked as a demo singer. Her big break came when she met Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who signed her after hearing her demo tape. This led to the release of her self-titled debut album, “Mariah Carey” (1990), which produced four consecutive No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Vision of Love.”
Throughout the 1990s, Carey became one of the most dominant forces in music with albums like “Emotions” (1991), “Music Box” (1993), and “Daydream” (1995). Her ballads, such as “Hero” and “One Sweet Day” (a collaboration with Boyz II Men that held the record for the longest-running No. 1 single for over 20 years), cemented her as a global superstar.
In 1994, she released “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” a holiday song that has since become a modern Christmas classic and a perennial chart-topper every December. Carey’s ability to craft timeless pop and R&B music has kept her at the forefront of the industry for more than three decades.
Mariah Carey’s versatility has been one of her greatest strengths, seamlessly blending pop, R&B, soul, hip-hop, and gospel influences in her music. Albums like “Butterfly” (1997) marked a turning point where she embraced a more R&B and hip-hop-influenced sound, collaborating with artists such as Ol’ Dirty Bastard on the hit “Fantasy” remix—a move that helped shape the modern sound of pop music.
Beyond her music, Carey is also a philanthropist, an actress, and an author, having released her memoir “The Meaning of Mariah Carey” in 2020, where she opened up about her struggles, triumphs, and personal journey.
With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Mariah Carey remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She has won five Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, and 15 Billboard Music Awards, among countless other accolades.
Her legacy is not only defined by her unmatched vocal abilities but also by her songwriting (she has co-written most of her hits), her influence on modern pop and R&B artists, and her reputation as the undisputed Queen of Christmas.
