There are various artists who have contributed to RNB however, Mariah Carey's contributions in the 90's revolutionised the success of RNB genre.
Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff composing a song together.
Song Composition
Melodically Genius
Highschool Drop-out
She uses her own struggle to create her music.
Started writing song when she was in Highschool
She can create lyrics/song by just listening to the melody
Mariah Carey - Vision of Love
Vocality
7 Octaves Range
Alto Melismatic Voice, Acrobatic Voice
Mariah Carey First Country tour in Tokyo, Japan
Stage Persona
Mariah were half-Irish decent and Moroccan-African decent.
Body Movements & Hand Gestures
Simplicity of her attire
Columbia Company market her work enourmously