Mariah Carey Biography
Mariah Carey was born on March 27, 1970, in Long Island, New York, to
parents Patricia and Alfred. Unfortunately, her parents divorced when
she was only three years old. As a result of her Irish/African-American/Venezuelan
descent, Mariah encountered some racial discrimination while growing up.
Carey was raised in a poverty-stricken home and her mother was forced to
work multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. Conveniently enough, it
was Mariah's mom who noticed her daughter's vocal talents.
One day, when Patricia was rehearsing her role of Maddalena in Verdi's
Opera Rigolettos, she heard Mariah imitating her singing. Even though
she was only three at the time, Mariah's mom began teaching her how to
develop her vocal skills.
In high school, Carey didn't concentrate much on her education and would
frequently skip classes, and instead write songs and dream about
becoming a famous singer. Before she got her big break, Mariah completed
500 hours of beauty school and even worked as a hair sweeper in a salon,
as a waitress and as a coat check girl.
After she graduated from high school in 1987, Carey moved to New York in
order to pursue her dream of becoming a famous singer. She spent hours
working in a studio writing her music and making demo tapes. In 1988,
one of Mariah's friends, who played the drums for Brenda K. Starr, urged
her to try out as a backup singer for Starr. Although Mariah was a
little hesitant at first, she quickly realized that it was better than
what she was doing at the present time.
One day, while Carey was singing for Starr, Sony record executive
producer Tommy Mottola was given Carey's demo tape and her wish of
becoming a singer was soon realized.
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Mariah Carey Discography
ALBUMS
2005 The Emancipation of Mimi [Bonus Track]
2005 Emancipation of Mimi [Japan Bonus DVD]
2005 The Emancipation of Mimi [Limited Edition
Bonus Track]
2005 The Emancipation of Mimi [Limited Edition]
2005 The Emancipation of Mimi
2003 Charmbracelet [UK Bonus Tracks]
2003 Charmbracelet [Bonus Disc]
2003 Remixes [Japan Bonus CD]
2002 Charmbracelet
2001 Glitter
2000 Mariah Carey Story
1999 Rainbow
1997 Interview Disc
1997 Butterfly
1995 Daydream
1994 Merry Christmas
1993 Music Box
1991 Emotions
1990 Mariah Carey
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Mariah Carey Quotes
"A lot of people are singing about how screwed up the world is,
and I don't think that everybody wants to hear about that all
the time."
"Butterflies are always following me, everywhere I go."
"Forget the image, forget the ensemble, forget the rumours,
forget the short skirts, the big hair, whatever! I owe this to
the fans and I will never forget you so I want to accept this
award on behalf of all of you."
"I always felt like the rug could be pulled out from under me at
anytime. And coming from a racially mixed background, I always
felt like I didn't really fit in anywhere."
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Mariah Carey Filmography
Actor
• Mariah Carey - Music Video Box Documentary (2005)
• Death of a Dynasty (2005)
• Luther Vandross - From Luther With Love: Videos (2004)
• Wisegirls (2002)
• America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001)
• Glitter (2001)
• The Bachelor (1999)
Cameo
• State Property 2 (2005)
Producer
• Glitter (2001)
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