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 90 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.