Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey

Whitney Houston (1960's-2010's) and Mariah Carey (b. 1969) are also pop culture icons.

Some Whitney Houston trademarks are her beautiful smile and her soulful mezzo-soprano vocals.

Through her powerful and soulful singing voice, her charisma and charm, Whitney Houston impresses many people across the world, especially America.

Oversinging is a trend aimed at vocal styles dominating the music they are performed in.

Riffs, runs, melisma and belting are some vocal styles most frequently associated with the oversinging trend, all popularized by Whitney Houston.

In addition, Whitney Houston popularized the big voice, little woman trend, also being used by Aretha Franklin, who is a frend and collaborator of her mother Cissy Houston.

The Voice is one of Whitney Houston's nicknames, along with Nippy and The Prom Queen of Soul.

Known as the "Songbird Supreme," Mariah Carey impresses many people across the world, especially America, with her melismatic singing style and her use of the whistle register.

Marilyn Monroe is one of Mariah Carey's major inspirations.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Mariah Carey utilize moles/beauty marks under their cheekbones; they also have their given names begin with the letters M, A, R and I.

Furthermore, Mariah Carey has Marilyn Monroe's piano, but also has her daughter being named after Marilyn Monroe.

Lambs are Mariah Carey's dedicated fanbase.

For years, both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey have left their mark on pop culture in the Western world and beyond, inspiring countless artists and shaping music and other pop culture forms.

Plus, the influences involving the likes of both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey on pop culture are undeniable, like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Madonna.

Riffs, runs and melisma are soulful singing trends used by both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

Respect, which was originally performed by Otis Redding, was popularized by Aretha Franklin as her signature tune, doubling as a anthem for girls/women.

Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad are Michael Jackson's Epic albums that achieve critical and commercial successes and earn legendary status, all co-produced by Quincy Jones.

The first of three albums being released for Michael Jackson by CBS' Epic Records label, Off the Wall established him as a pop star, also marking a transition from a child icon to a mature solo artist.

Plus, Off the Wall is a significant departure from Michael Jackson's former work for Motown, but also represents a major breakthrough for him.

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough is Michael Jackson's first solo tune where he had full creative control.

For his second album released by Epic Records, Thriller significantly cemented Michael Jackson's pop culture status, largely due to the innovative music videos accompanying this album.

Billie Jean, Beat It and Human Nature, aside from the title track, are some tunes for Michael Jackson's Thriller album.

The music video for Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, directed by Steve Barron, is the first ever by a black artist to earn heavy rotation on MTV.

Due to the huge success and popularity of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean music video (plus many others from his Thriller album), MTV's initial focus on white artists was broken down.

At the same time, the music video for Michael Jackson's Beat It, directed by Bob Giraldi and filmed in Los Angeles, established the pop star as an international icon.

Michael Jackson's Thriller music video, directed by famous film director John Landis, sealed MTV's position as a major cultural force and revolutionized music video production.

Praised for its innovative production, its stunning choreography and its cinematic approach, Michael Jackson's Thriller music video inspired countless artists and directors to emulate its style.

Taking responsibility for the choreography in Michael Jackson's innovative and groundbreaking music videos Beat It and Thriller was Michael Peters.

Bad, which is Michael Jackson's third Epic album, represents a shift towards a more mature and edgy image, departing from his boyish persona.

Whitney Houston's rendition of Saving All My Love for You is her first ever number one single on the Billboard Hot 100, but also her worldwide breakthrough.

How Will I Know is Whitney Houston's second chart-topping hit, which is accompanied by a colourful music video, directed by Brian Grant and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.

The music video for How Will I Know was Whitney Houston's first to receive heavy rotation on MTV, which gave her exposure to teenagers and made her the first black woman to do so.

I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) is a shift for Whitney Houston by reaching a wider audience with a more pop-oriented music sound after hits with ballads on her debut album.

George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam and Narada Michael Walden are the masterminds behind Whitney Houston's upbeat tunes: How Will I Know and I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me).

The soulful rendition of the Dolly Parton song I Will Always Love You serves as Whitney Houston's signature tune, but also a cultural phenomenon.

Vision of Love, which is Mariah Carey's first single, is also the tune popularizing vocal riffs, runs and melisma in mainstream pop music, styles also notably shared with Whitney Houston.

Co-written by Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies, Vision of Love is regarded as the blueprint for future singing girls utilizing her techniques.

Someday (1990) is Mariah Carey's first upbeat single, also for her self-titled debut album.

Emotions is Mariah Carey's sophomore album, which, besides its title track, features others like Can't Let Go, Make It Happen, etc.

Music Box features one of Mariah Carey's most inspirational ballads called Hero.

The music video for Mariah Carey's 1998 cover version of the 1980's tune I Still Believe, for whose original version she sings background vocals, is inspired by Marilyn Monroe's 1954 USO tour.

Years later, Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance in the musical iteration of the 1950's Marilyn Monroe film Some Like It Hot, which she joined in November 2022 as a co-producer.

Plus, Marilyn Monroe's 1954 USO tour, as covered by the American Forces Network, inspires Mariah Carey's music video for I Still Believe.

Alanis Morissette initially used to be Canada's answer to both Debbie Gibson and Tiffany in her early dance-pop albums and image.

The singing voices being used by both Debbie Gibson and Tiffany are soft and sweet, whereas Alanis Morissette's singing voice is raw, soulful, powerful and emotional.

By mixing chest voice and mixed registers, Alanis Morissette expresses raw emotions, like anger and pain.

CoCo Lee (1975-2020's) is the first singer coming from the Asia-Pacific region to have music released internationally, but also the first Chinese singer to attempt to break into the Western world.

Having immigrated to the United States in 1984, CoCo Lee is an influential figure in modernizing pop music in Asia with her Americanized style.

Bridging cultural gaps between East and West, CoCo Lee has created a unique sound for many citizens around the world.

With CoCo Lee's success, many other Asian artists also earn worldwide recognition.

Although rhythm & blues is her main genre, CoCo Lee uses other genres, such as pop and rock.

Mariah Carey is one of CoCo Lee's idols; both use soulful riffs, runs and melismas.

Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and Madonna, besides Mariah Carey, are the other idols for CoCo Lee.

Plus, Marilyn Monroe is a key inspiration for Mariah Carey, who, in turn, is a key idol for CoCo Lee.

Ai Carina Umena (b. 1981), usually known as Ai, is an American-born Japanese singer-songwriter and rapper.

Having been the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul in Japan, Ai uses her soulful singing vocals.

One of the biggest music influences for Ai Carina Umena is Michael Jackson.

A-Mei (b. 1972) is also a pop culture symbol, known as the Pride of Taiwan.

Of Taiwanese indigenous descent, A-Mei has her mole/beauty mark, her charisma, her charm and her elegance.

Marilyn Monroe is a key inspiration for Madonna, and in turn, Madonna is a key inspiration for A-Mei.

Both Marilyn Monroe and A-Mei have their mole/beauty mark

Kyla (b. 1981) is a pioneer in rhythm & blues/soul music in the Philippines, but also a major figure in shaping rhythm & blues music in Asia.

Uing soulful riffs, runs and melisma, Kyla is the Filipino answer to Mariah Carey.

Idols for Kyla include Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé.

Melanie Hernandez Camplaud is the real name for Kyla.

Rooted in the Philippines, Kyla fuses Filipino pop music traditions with modern, American-influenced music sounds incorporating rhythm & blues and soul.

Since the 1990's, female Filipino singers, including those in its diaspora, have been influenced by both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, coupled with .

Marilyn Monroe is a key inspiration for Mariah Carey, who, in turn, is a key inspiration for Kyla.

Jay R (b. 1981) is, like his friend and partner Kyla, a Filipino rhythm & blues/soul music pioneer.

Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross and Michael Jackson are some of the idols for Jay R.

Gaudencioo Sillona III is the real name for Jay R.

Both Kyla and Jay R are pioneering icons of the Filipino rhythm & blues music scene; in fact, they are well-known as Rhythm & Blues Royalities.

Jane Zhang (b. 1984) is a singer compared to CoCo Lee and Mariah Carey.

Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and CoCo Lee are some of the singers influencing Jane Zhang.

Known as China's answer to Mariah Carey, Jane Zhang utilizes her soulful riffs, runs, melisma and the whistle register.

What makes Marilyn Monroe eternally youthful refers to her face, her hair and her fashion.

Marilyn Monroe is also destined to meet her maker early like Jesus Christ; her overdose makes her an immortal figure, as Jesus Christ's cross did for him.

In nostalgia, smoking cigarettes are icons of youth, rebellion, elegance, sexuality and style, especially when associated with people like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.

Whilst cultural icons like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston are not eternally youthful in physical sense, their deaths have preserve their youth.

Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley are world-famous pop culture icons for teens and young adults.

Aside from Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera are world-famous pop culture icons for teens and young adults.

Zomba's 2002 sale to BMG put musicians like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys under the BMG banner.