NEW YORK (AP) — 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 from the R&B singer-songwriter who's crafted huge records like “From a Woman” and “Spread Thin,” which has more than 190 million Spotify plays .

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