Mariah Carey, celebrated for her extraordinary five-octave vocal range, is a singer, songwriter, and producer who has left an indelible mark on pop, R&B, and soul music. With classic hits like "Vision of Love” "Hero” and the perennial favorite "All I Want for Christmas Is You” she became a global sensation in the 1990s and 2000s. Carey continues to release music, perform, and appear on talent shows, all while engaging in numerous business ventures.
Mariah Carey Career Highlights
1990
Debut Album "Mariah Carey" - Mariah released her self-titled debut album, which included four number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
1991
Released her second album "Emotions” featuring the hit title track that became her fifth consecutive number-one single.
1993
Released "Music Box” her best-selling album, with hits like "Dreamlover" and "Hero."
1995
Released "Daydream” featuring the record-breaking single "Fantasy" and the iconic duet "One Sweet Day" with Boyz II Men.
1997
Released "Butterfly” which marked a more urban and hip-hop-influenced sound, featuring hits like "Honey."
1999
Released "Rainbow” featuring hits like "Heartbreaker" with Jay-Z.
2001
Released the soundtrack album "Glitter" and faced personal and professional challenges, including a highly publicized breakdown.
2005
Made a major comeback with "The Emancipation of Mimi” featuring hits like "We Belong Together" and "Shake It Off."
2008
"E=MC²" - Released "E=MC²” featuring the hit single "Touch My Body."
2010
"Merry Christmas II You" - Released her second holiday album.
2014
"Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" - Released her fourteenth studio album.
2018
"Caution" - Released "Caution” which was praised for its contemporary sound.
Mariah Carey Grammy Awards
1991 Best New Artist.
1991 Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Vision of Love."
2006 Best Contemporary R&B Album for "The Emancipation of Mimi."
2006 Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "We Belong Together."
2006 Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together."
3 Most Famous Mariah Carey Songs
1. "Hero" (1993) - A ballad from "Music Box" that became one of her signature songs, showcasing her vocal range and emotive performance.
2. "We Belong Together" (2005) - A major comeback hit from "The Emancipation of Mimi” it spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
3. "One Sweet Day" (1995) with Boyz II Men~
- This collaboration set a record for the longest-running number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot for 16 weeks.
Mariah Carey Quotes
I think I've been wearing my music on my sleeve my whole life."
On her career
I work myself into the ground. But I think I'm worth it."
Mariah Carey Scandal/Gossip/Trivia
- "Glitter" Era: Mariah faced significant challenges during the release of the "Glitter" soundtrack and film in 2001. The project was poorly received, and she had a highly publicized emotional breakdown, resulting in hospitalization.
- Marriage to Tommy Mottola: Mariah's marriage to Sony Music executive Tommy Mottola in 1993 was controversial. The marriage ended in divorce in 1998, with Mariah later describing it as controlling and restrictive.
- Feud with Eminem: Mariah had a public feud with rapper Eminem, who claimed they had a relationship, which Mariah denied. This feud inspired Eminem's song "The Warning" and Mariah's song "Obsessed."
- Christmas Legacy: Mariah's song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (1994) has become a holiday classic, earning her the unofficial title of the "Queen of Christmas”..
- Diva Persona: Mariah is known for her "diva" persona, often seen with extravagant demands and a larger-than-life personality.
- Reality Show: Mariah starred in a reality show, "Mariah's World” which provided an inside look into her life and career, airing in 2016-2017.
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