Miami Music Maven Unleashes Rare Demo Tape of Mariah Carey Up for Auction, A South Florida Connection
A piece of music history is set to go under the hammer as Mariah Carey's first demo tape is being auctioned off by a collectible company in Miami. The iconic singer's early cassette recording features unreleased tracks like "Someday" and "All in Your Mind," giving fans a glimpse into her formative years before she became a chart-topping sensation.
According to producer Arthur Baker, who was introduced to Mariah back in 1988 by R&B singer Brenda K. Star, the demo tape is an early iteration of what would become one of the most recognizable voices in pop music. "She said to me, 'This is my background singer, and she's got a great demo,'" Baker recalled. The duo listened to the cassette together in Baker's edit room, where they discovered what we now know as Mariah Carey.
The real deal is about to be sold at auction for an astonishing $23,000, making it a rare find for die-hard fans who crave a piece of music history. For those interested in bidding, the auction ends on Thursday at 3 p.m. In order to participate, visit the link provided.
This unique opportunity will likely become the perfect stocking stuffer for Mariah Carey enthusiasts. However, with cassette players no longer in common use, collectors may need to dust off an old device or upgrade to a modern player to fully appreciate this exclusive item.
As the bidding process unfolds, collectors and music aficionados alike are eager to get their hands on this singular piece of Mariah Carey's early career. With the auction ending soon, fans must act quickly to secure this rare collectible.
A piece of music history is set to go under the hammer as Mariah Carey's first demo tape is being auctioned off by a collectible company in Miami. The iconic singer's early cassette recording features unreleased tracks like "Someday" and "All in Your Mind," giving fans a glimpse into her formative years before she became a chart-topping sensation.
According to producer Arthur Baker, who was introduced to Mariah back in 1988 by R&B singer Brenda K. Star, the demo tape is an early iteration of what would become one of the most recognizable voices in pop music. "She said to me, 'This is my background singer, and she's got a great demo,'" Baker recalled. The duo listened to the cassette together in Baker's edit room, where they discovered what we now know as Mariah Carey.
The real deal is about to be sold at auction for an astonishing $23,000, making it a rare find for die-hard fans who crave a piece of music history. For those interested in bidding, the auction ends on Thursday at 3 p.m. In order to participate, visit the link provided.
This unique opportunity will likely become the perfect stocking stuffer for Mariah Carey enthusiasts. However, with cassette players no longer in common use, collectors may need to dust off an old device or upgrade to a modern player to fully appreciate this exclusive item.
As the bidding process unfolds, collectors and music aficionados alike are eager to get their hands on this singular piece of Mariah Carey's early career. With the auction ending soon, fans must act quickly to secure this rare collectible.
OMG can you believe this? Mariah's first demo tape is up for auction and it's like, a total piece of history! 
I'd totally buy it just to see what her music sounded like back then 
. I mean, the fact that Arthur Baker was introduced to Mariah by Brenda K. Star in 1988 already makes this tape super special 
. And the tracks on the demo are literally some of my fave songs ever "Someday" and "All in Your Mind" 
... I'm seriously considering buying it just so I can add it to my collection 
. But, like, I don't even have a cassette player anymore 
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like can u even believe mariah carey had a demo tape that wasnt released to the public?! 
. i'm low-key obsessed with this auction, $23k is no joke but 4 those die-hard mariah fans its worth every penny 
. wish me luck if i decide to join in on the bidding frenzy 