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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