Mariah Carey, born March 27, 1969, is an iconic American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress renowned for her extraordinary five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and use of the whistle register, earning her the title "Songbird Supreme." She rose to fame with her 1990 self-titled debut album, becoming the only artist to have their first five singles top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Carey’s career highlights include best-selling albums such as Music Box and Daydream, and a successful reinvention incorporating hip-hop influences with Butterfly. She has won five Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, and holds the record for the most number-one singles by a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100, with nineteen chart-toppers. Beyond music, Carey is celebrated for her songwriting, philanthropy, and enduring influence on pop and R&B, with hits like "We Belong Together" and the perennial holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You." She has sold over 220 million records worldwide and continues to be a defining figure in contemporary music.