15 Huge Stars Who Were Backup Singers First
'Cause you've got to walk past the back of the stage to get to the front...
Before Mimi was emancipated, she sang backup for dance-pop singer Brenda K. Starr in the late 1980s. In fact, Starr is credited with introducing Carey to powerhouse Columbia Records producer (and future ex-husband) Tommy Mottola, kickstarting her career.
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