Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Written-By – Ben Margulies, Mariah Carey
3:28
A2 There's Got To Be A Way
Written-By – Mariah Carey, Ric Wake
4:53
A3 I Don't Wanna Cry
Written-By – Mariah Carey, Narada Michael Walden
4:47
A4 Someday
Written-By – Ben Margulies, Mariah Carey
4:06
A5 Vanishing
Written-By, Arranged By – Ben Margulies, Mariah Carey
4:11
B1 All In Your Mind
Written-By – Ben Margulies, Mariah Carey
4:43
B2 Alone In Love
Written-By – Ben Margulies, Mariah Carey
4:11
B3 You Need Me
Written-By – Mariah Carey, Rhett Lawrence
3:51
B4 Sent From Up Above
Written-By – Mariah Carey, Rhett Lawrence
4:05
B5 Prisoner
Written-By – Ben Margulies, Mariah Carey
4:22
B6 Love Takes Time
Written-By – Ben Margulies, Mariah Carey
3:48
Label: Columbia – C 45202
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk, Pop
Style: Contemporary R&B, Soul, New Jack Swing
Mariah Carey's 1990 self-titled debut album is a critically acclaimed, 9x Platinum-certified pop-R&B classic that established her as a premier vocalist. Featuring four Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits—"Vision of Love," "Love Takes Time," "Someday," and "I Don't Wanna Cry"—the album was lauded for its powerhouse vocals and mature songwriting, despite some initial, minor criticism regarding its ballad-heavy, polished production.
The album earned Carey two GRAMMY Awards in 1991 for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Critics and fans alike praised the 20-year-old Carey's vocal range and technique, which often drew comparisons to Whitney Houston due to its powerful, pop-gospel style.
Key Tracks:-
"Vision of Love": Widely considered one of the greatest debut singles of all time, noted for its emotional depth and vocal acrobatics.
"Vanishing": Highlighted as a standout, emotionally charged song showcasing her songwriting abilities.
"Sent from Up Above": Showcased her ability to handle more upbeat, 90s R&B-infused tracks.
The album was seen as a bold introduction that redefined the standard for new pop artists. While heavily reliant on ballads, it showcased a range from soulful, emotional ballads to more, though fewer, pop-oriented, uptempo numbers.
The album topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for 11 consecutive weeks and sold over 15 million copies worldwide. It remains a foundational piece of 90s pop-R&B, celebrated for introducing a voice that would influence generations, with many of the songs having been written by Carey during her teenage years.