Mariah Carey, born March 27, 1969, in Huntington, New York, is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her five-octave vocal range and melismatic singing style. Dubbed the "Songbird Supreme," she emerged in 1990 with her self-titled debut album, achieving a record-breaking five consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Carey's music blends R&B, pop, hip-hop, and soul, influenced by artists like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. With over 220 million records sold worldwide, she has earned six Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades. In 2025, Carey released her 16th studio album, "Here for It All," marking a new chapter in her illustrious career. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey?utm_source=openai))