( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) R&B star blends raw storytelling, chart-topping hits, and soulful style in her fourth studio album
ENSPIRE Contributor: Sydney N. Culpepper
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Mariah the Scientist has released her fourth studio album, Hearts Sold Separately, and it’s already making waves. The project, from Buckles Laboratories and Epic Records, highlights her growth as an artist while keeping the honesty and raw emotion her fans have come to expect.
The album features 10 tracks that unpack love, heartbreak, and the tough choices that come with relationships. Mariah opens with “Sacrifice,” setting the tone with lyrics about what it costs to love fully. From there, the project unfolds as a mix of personal storytelling and smooth R&B sounds that balance vulnerability with strength.
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Taking center stage is “Burning Blue,” which became her biggest hit to date, reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart and breaking into the Hot 100’s Top 25. The song, with its blend of retro influence and modern flair, shows why Mariah continues to stand out in today’s crowded music scene.
Runner-up to “Burning Blue” is “Is It a Crime?,” a collaboration with Kali Uchis. The two artists merge their unique styles and fanbases to question second chances in love, creating one of the album’s most memorable tracks.
Hearts Sold Separately Album Cover
Fans have praised the album’s consistent sound and heartfelt lyrics. Many have called it Mariah’s most complete body of work yet, noting how it avoids the trap-heavy style dominating much of today’s R&B and instead leans into a more classic, soulful feel.
The cover art—a green toy soldier against a pink background—ties into the theme of love as a battlefield. Through her music, Mariah presents herself as both a fighter and a survivor in the war of emotions.With Hearts Sold Separately, Mariah the Scientist delivers her most polished album yet, solidifying her place as one of R&B’s leading writers and artists.
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