Born and raised in New York by her mother, a former opera singer with
the New York City Opera and a vocal coach, Mariah Carey began singing
at age four. Shortly after high school, Mariah Carey got her first big
break, singing backup for Brenda K. Starr, a break that led to her
signing with Columbia Records.
Mariah Carey's debut album launched an unparalleled unbroken string of
successes. Mariah Carey has sold more than 12 million albums
worldwide, was certified 8x RIAA-platinum, and has a record-setting
four consecutive #1 singles.
Mariah Carey is the only artist to have had a #1 single for every year
of the 1990's. Mariah Carey also has hit #1 with the debut single from
every one of her albums.