Why Mariah Carey Is Better Then Whitney Houston
Contributed by monarc20:
To prove why Mariah is a better artist….
1. Who has more influence on today’s artists?
Mariah Carey wins. Mariah has been said by many artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Destiny’s Child star Beyonce Knowles, Jessica Simpson and Christina Aguilera, which you can see Mariah’s singing is more influential shown through other artists singing.
Mariah’s hip/hop has set the stage for other artists like Beyonce / J.Lo / Christina and anyone else who does the “singer/rapper” songs…because Mariah started it with “ODB on fantasy”, which started it all
She is one of the first to ever do a remix…which by the way was a success when she did it 11 years ago with her hit ‘Dreamlover’. Look it up. It says that that song was one of the first, and she was the first female artist to do a remix. So her making remixes is more influential.
2. Who has sold more albums?
Mariah definitely wins again. She has sold more than 160 million albums world wide. In albums and singles if not more. Although Whitney’s album which was a soundtrack ‘Bodyguard’ is one of the biggest selling albums. Mariah has had 2 big selling albums, which are ‘Music Box’ selling over 28 million worldwide and ‘Daydream’ selling over 25 million world wide. Now that is incredible to have 2 albums that big of selling, not to mention Mariah’s Christmas album is one of the best selling albums ever as well! Selling over 14 million albums worldwide. Umm and I’m sure Whitney Houston’s new Christmas album hasn’t sold past 500k….
3. Who has better vocals range?
Definitely not Whitney. Mariah’s voice is more versatile
4. Who is more involved with their music?
Definitely Mariah wins again. She writes/produces all her songs and music, as well as directing her videos! She is more involved with her music, from the beginning process of writing until the very ending process of how the video of the singles are to be. Mariah is just more involved. And does this BETTER
5. More number 1 singles?
Mariah! Yup she’s had 15! Number one singles, not sure how many Whitney has but definitely not more than 12.
6. Longer #1 hit singles?
Mariah! ‘One Sweet Day’ holds the record for 16 incredible consecutive weeks, and has surpassed the Beatles with 70 weeks altogether at number 1 for her songs! Most incredible. Her first 5 singles all went to #1 consecutively. (record)
7. Better international artist?
Definitely Mariah! In Japan 3 out of the 5 best selling albums belong to Mariah. Yup heard that right 3 out of 5 she is the best selling international artist in Australia as well. She has had countless number of #1 hit singles in many countries world wide. The people of China have recently voted her their favorite international female artist. Mariah is featured on the cover of the latest edition of the Chinese magazine, Crazy English Reader. The readers of the publication participated in an online poll, which asked who the best international diva was.
77% of the readers voted Mariah as their favorite diva. Whitney Houston and Celine Dion only received 23% combined.
She is just an all around better and more successful international artist.
8. Mariah wins…she is just a better artist.
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November 30th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
WOW! Finally an article who gives MARIAH the credit she truly deserves. She is the “better” artist when it comes to all-round talent. I even put her in the same category as Prince in terms of influence of recording and producing music. Even when Mariah’s career will be over or she decides to step away from promoting herself as an artist, she has the ability to produce and write for others (just like Prince, George Michael, Cathy Dennis, Michael Jackson do)
I love all the 3 most important divas of my generation: Mariah, Whitney and Celine.
Mariah: singer, songwriter, producer, live performer, philantropic networker, business woman (perfumes); underestimates her incredible song-writing and producing skills (her core competencies), incredible vocal organ and range, ability (and slight obsession) to please everyone, creative approach to big productions.
Focusses too much on commercial aspect of work, sometimes guilty of plagiarism of her own work
Whitney: singer, stage/ live performer, actress, D.I.V.A.
Incredible thrust of voice, great range, great warmth, creative approach to vocal deliverance and arrangements of limited material, incredible stage presence, stamina;
Lack of creativity in material and musical styles, afraid to say that her future in music might be over (unless she bedazzles us once more with her incredible warmth and glamour on her eagerly expected come-back album which seems to get postponed until further notice)
Celine: singer, stage/ live performer, business woman (perfumes) focusses on her core competencies very well; not very versatile though, a bit too MOR and adult contemporary (tries to change her image and great last album “Taking Chances”)
Has had an incredible career and her stamina and endurance is breathtaking! She is probably considered the most classy of the 3 ladies but also the most boring in terms of personality and gossip fun factor, lol
June 5th, 2009 at 11:21 am
You gots to be kidding, MARIAH no way, more versatile, the mark of a true singer is interpretation, have you ever heard mariah sing live with someone and blow the roof off, never, WHITNEY can sing the yellow pages and it would sound great (qouted from Michael jackson), her interpretation skils are the best in the game, her voice is like an angels harp, not one that squeeks and needs tuning, she has total phenomenal vocal control better that anyone, she is the greatest technichal singer (quoted from Mary J, she is the eight wonder of the world (quoted by Patti, no one sings like whitney (quoted by natalie cole), 411 awards a guiness world record for the most awarded artist ever of which 23 AMA the most by a female artist whitney and mariah are tied for the longest running single get it right. mariah 11 albums sold a total combined of 190 million, whitney’s 7 albums sold over 150, come on mariah better never, do your home work people, then talk.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Whitney Houston is in a league all of her own. Perhaps Mariah is involved with alot of writing and producing and that’s great…but she CAN NOT sing nearly as good as Whitney. That high screeching annoying talent so many folks like to remind us of means nothing. Whitney’s voice used to send chills down your spine—check out so many of her live performances on YOUTUBE. She is truly the best female vocalist of my time. Mariah was actually a huge fan of Whitney’s—are you kidding? So, while her career may have generated more sales and money (not sure, don’t know the numbers), her voice and talent have never surpassed that of THE VOICE. Mariah is simply grateful to even be compared or to be placed in the same league with such a true vocalist. Needless to say, neither artist can do much vocally now. While I love Whitney and pray for a successful comeback, I, being a long time fan, has heard new tracks and seen recent year pitiful performances and unfortunately, the magic in her voice is no longer there for me. Her voice was like silk during her peak…now it’s raspy and harsh—and she can no longer hold those awesome/amazing notes and me tremble when she sings. But best wishes to them both.
July 31st, 2009 at 2:46 am
Whitney is a legend … Mariah is following legend … both are great!!! i love them … both are GIFT!!! no doubt!!!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:59 am
Mariah has 18 number 1 hits. Whitney only has 13. Mariah is more successful which should be proof enough. On MTV’s greatest top greatest voices, Whitney was #3, Mariah was #1. Do your research people. Whitney lowest note was A2 highest C6…. pathetic. Mariah’s was G2 highest G#7. She has a better and lower vocal range. Whitney’s voice is overrated due tonger quick vibrato which, anyone with vocal teaching backgrounds, would know is a vocal no no. She has the gospel jaw which is something singers learn to cheat a diaphramic vibrato (Mariah). The gospel jaw is basically the same as shaking your head rapidly to produce a vibrato-LIKE sound, except it’s your jaw moving, not head. Mariah owns one of the two hardest songs to sing. Emotions and Without You. Mariah also appeals to a larger range of ages due to her incredible versatility. Her collaberations live with singers like Brian Mcknight, Boys ll Men and Stevie Wonder have reported to have given goosebumps to the entire world. As you can see I’m mainly focusing on vocals rather than success because we all know Mariah is way more successful. She has vocally proven to have a better voice for her versatily and yes, RANGE. Whitney fans have to stop living in a dream where Whitney is better because she’s not. However, I’m not denying her talent. Whitney has proven to have one of best voices ever as well, however it is less to Marian’s. Now check your FACTS because FACTS produce FACTS and in this case, the facts prove to be in Ms. Carey’s favor.
August 5th, 2009 at 1:01 am
The best is not base on total album sales. But the quality. Of course, no doubt Whitney is the best in terms of quality and total album sales. Whitney only have 7 albums, Mariah 15 but total album sales worldwide for both artis is almost the same. So that it shows that Whitney is consistent not Mariah. Whitney is original but Mariah copy her voice actually. Whitney 1st album already reach 31 million worldwide, 2 album reach 24 million and the 4 album (bodyguard already reach 43 million). No other female artis has ever reach that highest point except whitney. Ther best is who can reach the highest point and consistent. Mariah seem every year produce one alum, so that it shows that she really want to be known as the biggest selling album, where ares whitney oly produce 1 album every 3-4 years. That is the lagend and real diva. Not mariah. the voice and recording only done when somebody who expert in computer help the recording. Whitney never use computer but her true voice, vocal natural, and never copy other artis, is her real technique.
August 6th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Mariah is nowhere near Whitney as far as vocally or artistically. Mariah has a nice voice, but has not stood the test of time. Every album since her second album, has the same sound. No versatilty anywhere for Mariah, ever heard her try to sing a jazz tune, not even an attempt. Whitney is a vocal powerhouse, or I should say was.
August 9th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Duh! Are u deaf!
Whitney is sooo much better than Mariah! Better voice, better looking and Whitney has class!!!!
Whitney’s getting all the attention these days; bye bye Mariah!
August 10th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Let me clarify something here to whitneyalltheway. First off Mariah Carey has sold 225 million records and released 12 albums. So that is just about every album of hers sold 20 million copies. Now Whitney Houston has sold 140 million records worldwide and released 7 albums worldwide. So in theory there success is kinda the same. Cause she sold about 20 million copies per cd as well. The difference is though that Whitney’s career has not felt the backlash of the internet like Mariah’s has. Mariah’s albums “Glitter, Charmbracelet, TEOM, and E=MC2 were all released in the new millenia. and in the new era people stopped buying albums and just started illegally downloading them off the internet. Whitney has not released an album in the new millenia (as far as I know lol). So if you take off those albums and the sales from them then Mariah carey has sold about 190-200 million records worldwide and released 8 albums. Which is subsequently different. So I just thought that I would clear that up. Well see how Whitney does with her new album in 2009, all you whitney fans will see that regardless how much you love your idol, people are still gonna illegally download the music instead of paying the $10-$15 per cd. Cause that is obviously too much money to pay. (goofs)
August 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Although i love each of these “divas” i have got to say that Mariah is my favourite. She gives you Pop, Gospel, Urban, RnB, Dance etc and although her voice may have deteriorated and changed over 20 YEARS she can still sing. She has reportedly sold 200M albums according to her record label which is clearly inflated! I would say around 170M-175M albums worldwide. And about 45M-55M singles worldwide. Which gives a total ranging from 215M-230M which is staggering. She has a 5 octave vocal range and she has preceded all the critics and has proven herself to be a legendary artist, influencing thousands of others. I’m not undermining Whitney or Celine, they are both amazing in their own right. I actually really like Celine, her powerful voice is amazing. Whitney, has been through troubles but in her prime, i’m sorry but i don’t think anyone alive could match her vocals. They were so powerful and gospel. However, Mariah wins it for me. Always has and always will.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:49 am
You all have to realize, these women are getting older. Yes Whitney smoked cigarettes and what ever else, Mariah (as far as I know did not), and you can see that Mariah’s voice has changed just as much as Whitney’s. She cant hit those high notes like she use to, she sounds raspy out of breath, and voice is low. Whitney also sounds raspy and breathless, but she can put on a stronger performance than Mariah. And lets not forget the sales, because mariah shows half her A@@ to sell her records. I know who can bring it to the stage Whitney no doubt. She connects to the audience, she sweats and feels everything. Mariah so busy trying to be cute and keep her dress from rising, and can hardly walk in her heals, she can barely give a good performance. (She sounds good on cd) Whitney is close to 50 and Mariah a little younger. Mariah cant touch whitney, she never could. There voices have changed, I dont expect whitney or Mariah to sound like they did when they were 25 come on. The point is they are both singing and making music for us to enjoy. We need to embrace it …
September 4th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Though this is completely true Whitney is at her own level a success
September 5th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Oh God Whtney can’t compare to Mariah Carey vocally. Her range puts her on top vocally and successfully? Mariah wins that too. Whitney voice sucked on the todays show. Omg I honestly get bad for her. But that’s what she gets for doing so much drugs. Mariah was voted number 1 on MTV’s 22 top voices as Whitney was number 3. I laughed when I read by a commenter on here that mariah copied Whitney because they honestly exhibit no vocal similarities what-so-ever. Mariah obviously.
September 5th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Mariah writes and produces her own music. Mariah gas higher album sales and still is on top. Vocally Mariah is the best. Her style is so unique and her riffs and runs are to die for. Mariah revolusionized music as we knew it. And she’s still goin strong. Go girl!!
September 7th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Have You Heard Whitneys Voice Now 2009 Hahaha Wat A Joke I Thought Mariah Was Bad Live On Some Days But Whitney WooHoo Daym She Sucks Hard
September 7th, 2009 at 2:10 am
did this really need to be said? it’s like writing an article about how a hundred dollar bill is worth more than a quarter we all already know!
September 13th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
mariah has had 18 number one hits on the billboard hot 100 lets not forget and she is still making music she has more than n e other solo artist out there and her comeback cd the emancipation of mimi had huge sales and was number one and won album of the year and won three grammys so yea i love mariah she is awesome aha aha and beautiful at 40 whitney not so much
September 16th, 2009 at 3:23 am
What a bunch of BS! Mariah Carey is a wannabe Whitney Houston parrot! You ask her who HER influence was! The rest is irrelevant. Whitney Houston IS, and always will be, The Voice others can only try to emulate!
September 21st, 2009 at 4:14 am
Whitney is the greatest of all time and even the Mariah fans know this, but it’s difficult to agree that your favorite isn’t the best. Mariah does have more #1s on the Billboard charts, but in defense of Whitney’s success, she hasn’t put out as many albums as Mariah but sold almost as much. Mariah is a sex symbol and has used that to boost her career as in Whitney’s case she just used “The Voice” So before anyone else writes anything that compares the two, check your facts. And as far as diversity, Whitney’s range is undisputed. Last but not the least, Whitney paved the way for many up and coming artists, including Mariah Carey (she’s said it on more than one occasion)
September 21st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I don’t think you can compare Whitney to Mariah or the other way around, because they both fall short if you compare them in their own categories. They are both very talented in their own ways pity Whitney had to go and mess her voice up both women are in their own leagues. Does anybody still remember how Mariah belted it out on Anytime you need a friend or how Whitney surpassed herself on I have nothing in these songs they both display their vocal abilities. Don’t you come here and tell me that one is better than the other because it’s just not so
September 24th, 2009 at 2:46 am
This must be a joke. First of all you like in the first paragraph of your article. Beyonce and Christina Aguilera both said every young girl who wanted to be a singer learned from Whitney “The Voice” Houston. Second of all, Mariah has sold more albums than Whitney because she’s released nearly double the albums Whitney has. The only reason she has more albums sold is because she releases them like hotcakes. Whitney on the other hand took a break from recording to successfully venture into film and television, unlike Mariah. Third, there would be no Mariah if there were no Whitney. Whitney is Mariah predecessor. The first female artist to have an album debut at number one. At the time, her debut album was the biggest selling debut album of all time(alanis morisette then broke the record) the only artist to have seven consecutive number one hits. The truth is Mariah has had more longevity than Whitney because she keeps herself in the spotlight. Whitney, however, has more talent and will always be remembered as “The Voice,” while Mariah is nothing more than a Britney Spears/Beyonce from the 90s. I suppose your next article will be why Britney Spears is better than Aretha Franklin. Give me a break.
September 28th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Are you crazy? Whitney is much better than Mariah. All Mariah does is release the same old recycled music over and over again. She never tours, so she technically is nothing but a studio artist after 19 years. And she always uses that same old-tired formula of releasing an upbeat song immediately followed by a ballad. She throw rappers in every other single to increase the appeal to the younger market. Whitney could do this as well but smartly knows not to use them on pratically eveything. Mariah does nothing in her videos but pose all the time, and frankly Whitney is a better looking woman, just not as slutty. Mariah has higher sales of albums with 160 million than Whitney, but that’s because Mariah has released like 18 overall albums. Whitney has released just 12 overall albums and has 140 million sold, so she is better than Mariah percentage-wise. And yes, Whitney’s Christmas album has been certified gold at 500,000 sold, but that’s actual more than Christmas albums usual sell; just ask any of the other hundreds of major artists who have released them and sold roughly half that. Now Mariah’s Christmas album did sell a couple of million which is very good, but Whitney’s Greatest Hits sold 10 million worldwide, while Mariah’s Greates Hits struggled to go gold in the US. And this is an album with nothing but Mariah’s hit singles on it. That just goes to show Whiney is held in higher regard than Mariah and Whitney’s music stands the test of time. Also, Whitney didn’t release a commercial studio album in seven years and still remains popular. Mariah could never go seven years between albums. She would fade away and be forgotten about. Only a true and appreciated performer could do that. And just think, if Whitney had released the same amount of albums as Mariah, she would be waaay over her in sales. Luckily for Mariah, Whitney is not so vain.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey are actually two different style of artists, despite how people love to pit them against each other. Vocally, Whitney Houston is the superior vocalist. She has more versatility and has recorded FULL ALBUMS of Pop, R&B and Gospel. She commands the stage LIVE, something Mariah Carey struggles to do. In fact, often times Mariah doesn’t even sing live. Whitney is the better SINGER and PERFORMER.
Mariah Carey is a different kind of artist. She writes and produces her own material. Musically, Mariah Carey has a lot more to offer than Whitney Houston. That is not to say her albums are better, but she has more skill than simply SINGING.
Vocally, Whitney is better. Artistically, Mariah is probably better. Album-wise…to each their own! Sales-wise they are about equal because Mariah has released more albums. And Whitney’s latest debuted at over 300k and Mariah’s out a month later looks to debut at about 200k. Whitney is a living legend and Mariah is on her way.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
As far as longevity, whoever said Mariah has more longevity doesn’t understand history. Whitney came out in 1985, 5 years prior to Mariah. When Mariah released Emancipation of Mimi, she was at the point in her career Whitney was when she released “My Love Is Your Love”. And Whitney just released a #1 album a month ago, lol. So Whitney is going on 25 years spanning her career and still getting #1s. Mariah is on her 19th year. Get it straight people!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Vocally, CHECK YOUTUBE. Obviously most of the Mariah fanatics weren’t around for Whitney’s heyday. There are countless standing ovations and performances for Whitney’s performances. Mariah’s standing ovations can be counted on one hand, provided she actually sang live at the time.
Compare them singing the “Star Spangled Banner”. Whitney is clearly the better singer. Her version of the national anthem charted on the Billboard Hot 100! Mariah’s version was forgotten within seconds.
The only thing Mariah has on Whitney is more #1 singles. Whitney has more respect in the industry, more awards, more stage presence and a better voice. Just because Mariah can speak directly to Shamu’s family does not make her a better singer.
October 3rd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Mariah is definitely a better artist with a better range, Whitney tries too hard and is cocky, it is definitely Mariah. Whitney cannot go where Mariah can go with her voice at all. It is definitely Mariah and I always thought so, Whitney can sing Gospel but she cannot really sing pop. Hands down, Mariah is the better singer and artist.
October 7th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
mariah carey has got whitney houston beat by MILESTONES! shes the best selling female artist of ALL TIME with 18 number ones, second only to the beatles. whitneys so called career doesnt even come close to all of mariahs amazing success. nobody could ever top mariah! her vocal acrobatics and incredible range are unbeatable! and she can still sing like a bird, i just saw her in las vegas and she blew everybody away! she has put out hit after hit for twenty years! cant really say the same for whitney, can ya?
October 16th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Mariah is better than Whitney because she’s a great singer, that’s what Whitney never was and will never be. Crack is whack. ;-)
October 21st, 2009 at 5:22 am
finally somebody smart… mariah is way better… whitney is a crack and anoying “diva”, and i never heard a song that whitney wrote??? and the perfomance on x factor what was that “trying to be a singer” act… mariah is a true diva that we all love, one of the most beautiful songs of all time “HERO” is from her and i think we all love that song… And the record sale tells everything… and Mariah did overcame beatles…. that must mean something…. Whitney is trying her way back up, but the tours have been so far nothing special, eve i heard they were terrible… MARIAH WE LOVE YOU!!!!
October 21st, 2009 at 5:26 am
and guys…. how can you say that whitney is more versatile… asre you all crazy? who has a better range??? please…. mariah carey has 5 octave range which whitney can only dream of…. versatile my ass…. only thing she can do is belt all over the place and scream does notes, lower range non, whistle non, soft notes non….
October 21st, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Ya’ll a fool with it. Whitney vocally kills Mariah. This should not even be a conversation. Whitney Houston has one of the best voices ever.