How Mariah Carey Wrote Her Hit Songs

Mariah Carey has more No. 1 hits than any other American artist, and that’s not just because of her voice. Having written or co-written nearly all of her No. 1 singles, she talks about the childhood poetry and heartfelt studio moments that led to her becoming a seasoned songwriter and cultural force.

Mariah Carey is one of The New York Times Magazine’s 30 greatest living American songwriters. Watch the full video exclusively at nytimes/mariahcarey.