Released in 1990, Mariah is the self-titled debut album by Mariah Carey. Produced by various artists, including Narada Michael Walden and Rhett Lawrence, and released by Columbia Records, this album features chart-topping hits like "Vision of Love" and "Love Takes Time." The cover art showcases Carey with her signature curls, representing her early image as a rising pop and R&B star, and the album's success established her as one of the top vocalists of her generation.