Mariah Carey

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Singer Pop · R&B · Soul · Gospel

Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter and producer whose voice, songwriting and studio craft have shaped pop and R&B for decades. Raised on Long Island, she became a star with her 1990 debut and built an extraordinary run of hits including “Vision of Love,” “Fantasy,” “We Belong Together” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Her blend of pop, soul, gospel and hip-hop helped redefine the sound of contemporary vocal music.

Origin: Huntington, New York, United States
Active: 1988–present

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Mariah Carey smiles with her hair blowing as glitter-like lights surround her against a stylized city backdrop; the Glitter title appears at the bottom.

Mariah Carey in imagery from the Glitter era for the soundtrack’s 25th anniversary

Mariah Carey Gives Glitter a Deluxe 25th Anniversary Comeback With Vinyl & Vault Tracks

Justice for Glitter continues. Mariah Carey is celebrating the soundtrack’s 25th anniversary with glittering vinyl, rare recordings and a deluxe digital edition packed with vault tracks.

Music

August 21, 2026

Mariah Carey Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘Daydream’ With Unreleased Songs

Mariah Carey opens the Daydream vault for its 30th anniversary with unreleased demos, rare remixes, live recordings and new physical editions.

Music

July 17, 2026

Mariah Carey performing “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life” at the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards.

Mariah Carey’s “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” Turns 25

Mariah Carey’s Glitter era resurfaces with a rare “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life” performance from the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards, celebrating 25 years of the cult‑classic moment.

Past Blast Music

May 24, 2026

Mariah Carey photographed for The New York Times Magazine’s “Greatest Living American Songwriters” feature.

Mariah Carey Gets Her Flowers in NYT’s “Greatest Living Songwriters” List

Mariah Carey opens up about her songwriting legacy, early musical roots, iconic collaborations, and long‑overdue recognition in The New York Times Magazine’s list of the “30 Greatest Living American Songwriters.”