Mariah Carey

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Mariah Carey is the self-titled debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released on June 12, 1990, by Columbia Records.^[2] Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of slow ballads and up-tempo tracks. Originally, Carey wrote four songs with Ben Margulies, which solely constituted her demo tape. After Carey was signed to Columbia, all four songs, after being altered and partially re-recorded, made the final cut for the album. Aside from Margulies, Carey worked with a range of professional writers and producers, all of whom were hired by Columbia CEO, Tommy Mottola. Mariah Carey featured production and writing from Rhett Lawrence, Ric Wake and Narada Michael Walden, all of whom were top record producers at the time. Together with Carey, they conceived the album and reconstructed her original demo tape.

Mariah Carey generally received positive reviews, with critics praising Carey's vocal performance and technique, but were ambivalent towards the songwriting. It became a commercial success, topping the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart for 11 consecutive weeks. Mariah Carey was certified nine-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of nine million copies in the United States. The album experienced similar success in Canada, where it topped the charts and was certified seven times Platinum. Mariah Carey fared well in other worldwide territories, reaching the top ten in Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Worldwide, the album has sold more than 15 million copies.

Five singles were released from the album, four of which became number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Her debut single, "Vision of Love" was chosen as the album's lead single, topping the charts in Canada, New Zealand and the United States. The song was critically lauded, and is regarded as one of the strongest debut singles by a female artist. With the following three singles, "Love Takes Time", "Someday" and "I Don't Wanna Cry" reaching number one in the U.S., Carey became the first artist since The Jackson 5 to have their first four singles top the charts in the United States.

A1		Vision Of Love Arranged By [Additional Rhythm], Co-producer – Narada Michael Walden Bass – Marcus Miller Drum Programming – Ben Margulies, Ren Klyce Drums – Ben Margulies Engineer – Patrick Dillett Guitar – Jimmy Rip Keyboards – Rhett Lawrence Mixed By – David Frazer
3:28
A2		There's Got To Be A Way Backing Vocals – Billy.T.Scott*, Jamiliah Muhammed And The Billy T. Scott Ensemble* Bass, Keyboards, Programmed By [Rhythm] – Louis Biancaniello Co-producer – Narada Michael Walden, Ric Wake Engineer [Additional] – Dana Jon Chappelle Engineer, Recorded By – Bob Cadway Guitar – Vernon "Ice" Black* Horns [Synth] – Walter "Babylove" Afanasieff* Keyboards – Rich Tancredi Mixed By – David Frazer Percussion – Joe Franco
4:53
A3		I Don't Wanna Cry Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric] – Chris Camozzi Arranged By, Drums, Producer, Written-By – Narada Michael Walden Bass [Synthesizer], Keyboards, Programmed By [Rhythm], Synthesizer – Walter "Babylove" Afanasieff* Programmed By [Fairlight Rhythm] – Ren Klyce
4:47
A4		Someday Arranged By [Additional] – Ric Wake, Rich Tancredi Drum Programming – Joe Franco, Ric Wake Guitar – Joe Franco Keyboards – Rich Tancredi Mixed By, Recorded By – Bob Cadway
4:06
A5		Vanishing Engineer, Mixed By – Patrick Dillett Piano – Richard Tee Producer – Mariah Carey
4:11
B1		All In Your Mind Backing Vocals – Billy.T.Scott*, Fonzi Thornton, Haven Clayborn* Drums – Ben Margulies, Joe Franco Engineer [Additional] – Chris Toland Guitar – Bob Cadway, Chris Toland Keyboards [Additional] – Rich Tancredi Keyboards, Producer – Ben Margulies Mixed By, Recorded By – Bob Cadway
4:43
B2		Alone In Love Guitar – David Williams (4), Michael Landau Keyboards, Keyboards [Fairlight] – Rhett Lawrence Mixed By, Recorded By – Patrick Dillett, Rhett Lawrence
4:11
B3		You Need Me Arranged By, Keyboards, Keyboards [Fairlight], Written-By – Rhett Lawrence Drums – Omar Hakim Engineer – Patrick Dillett Guitar – David Williams (4), Nile Rodgers
3:51
B4		Sent From Up Above Arranged By, Keyboards, Keyboards [Fairlight], Written-By – Rhett Lawrence Engineer – Patrick Dillett Guitar – Jimmy Rip Mixed By – Larry Alexander
4:05
B5		Prisoner Arranged By [Additional] – Ric Wake, Rich Tancredi Drum Programming – Joe Franco, Ric Wake Keyboards – Rich Tancredi Mixed By, Recorded By – Bob Cadway
4:22
B6		Love Takes Time Arranged By [Vocal] – Mariah Carey Arranged By, Bass [Synthesizer], Drums, Keyboards, Producer, Synthesizer – Walter Afanasieff Engineer [Additional] – Manny Lacarrubba Engineer, Mixed By – Dana Jon Chappelle Mastered By – Howie Weisburg* Mixed By – David Frazer Programmed By – Louis Biancaniello, Ren Klyce