Mariah the Scientist's 'Hearts Sold Separately' mixes love potions and pensive emotions

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Mariah the Scientist poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)

NEW YORK – If you were surprised when Mariah the Scientist’s “Burning Blue” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s rhythmic airplay chart, you weren’t alone.

“It’s shocking. It’s almost like impostor syndrome, feeling, ’I have a number one song on the radio? This is crazy,’” said the 27-year-old with a bright smile. “It makes me feel like somebody – multiple people – like my music, I guess. It’s flattering.”

Reaching No. 25 on the Billboard 200 and named by Rihanna as her go-to karaoke song, “Burning Blue” has created high anticipation for Mariah’s new album, “Hearts Sold Separately.” Available now, it’s the fourth album fr