Mariah Carey performing in 1990.
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After studying cosmetology and working as a waitress, Mariah Carey finally landed a gig singing backing vocals for the 80s pop and R&B sensation. It was Starr who handed Carey s demo to then-chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Tommy Mottola (Carey s first husband), launching her superstar career, according to New Jersey 105.1.
Before she was the Christmas queen, Mariah Carey sang backing vocals for Brenda K. Starr.
After studying cosmetology and working as a waitress, Mariah Carey finally landed a gig singing backing vocals for the 80s pop and R&B sensation. It was Starr who handed Carey s demo to then-chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Tommy Mottola (Carey s first husband), launching her superstar career, according to New Jersey 105.1.