Epilogue:

Mariah Carey, an interracial middle-class New Yorker, has not become only one of the most successful recording artists in music history but also one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our generation. Since day one, Mariah conquered the music scene around the globe with the five-octave voice range and her innate ability to write and produce. Throughout the course of her legendary career, Mariah has sold over 160 million records worldwide and scored eighteen #1 hits on Billboard –more than any other performer besides The Beatles. At this point, describing her commercial achievements in a single paragraph is a real challenge.

Mariah has overcome countless personal and professional obstacles along the way. “I’m not Cinderella, and my life has not been a fairy tale,” she once claimed in reference to her multiple struggles. Regarding her unorthodox racial background, Mariah describes herself neither white nor black, but she thinks of herself “as a human being.” Mariah has also donated her time and energy to a range of humanitarian efforts. Moreover, she acknowledges her hardcore fans for their support. Mariah Carey has become in an unquestionable icon of contemporary music and will continue inspiring millions of listeners with her talent and determination.