Mariah the Scientist discusses her new album, "Hearts Sold Separately," which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's R&B chart. The singer-songwriter, whose hit "Burning Blue" is Rihanna's go-to karaoke song, is set to launch a sold-out world tour.

Mariah the Scientist's song 'Burning Blue' has achieved significant success, with over 68 million streams on Spotify and a platinum certification. The track is featured on her latest album, 'Hearts Sold Separately', which debuted at number one on Billboard's R&B charts. 

Her upcoming world tour, which includes performances at major venues such as Radio City Music Hall and the Ryman Auditorium, has already sold out in the United States and Canada. Mariah discussed her unexpected journey from studying biology in college to pursuing music full-time, and expressed excitement over her growing recognition, including praise from Rihanna.

Mariah the Scientist talks 'Burning Blue' and new album

♪ Burnin' blue, I'm burnin' blue, I'm lettin' it burn, lettin' it burn ♪ That is Mariah the Scientist's smash hit, Burning Blue. And fun fact, Rihanna called it her go-to karaoke song, yup. It is off Mariah's new album, Hearts Sold Separately, which debuted at number one on Billboard's R&B charts. In January, she kicks off a world tour that includes stop at historic venues, including Radio City Music Hall and the Reinman Auditorium. And guess what? It is already sold out in the U.S. and Canada. Mariah the Scientist is here. Good morning. Good morning. You already sold out. You don't have to do any more promo. You're done. I didn't even get to post it. I was gonna be so, I was just so excited. Hey, my tour is coming up and it sold out before I could post it. Before you could even post about it. I mean, how does that even feel for you? I don't know what to say. I guess I feel like I'm in demand. I'm in right now. You are. Well, we're so happy that you're here. So let's talk about your song, Burning Blue, that we just played a little clip of. It's so beautiful. Thank you. And people are really responding to it. Certified platinum, over 68 million streams on Spotify. It's just like, when you think about people have listened to this 68 million times, it's just unbelievable. 21 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and counting. When you wrote that song, did you know it was gonna be such a hit? No, I just was in the bathroom and just, that's one of my hot spots for writing. Really? But yeah. Because you sing? Is it the acoustics? Like, what is it about? I don't know. I like the bathroom and I like the car the most. But no, I had no idea. I just was casually making something metaphorical and then came out so good. So I kept it. Yeah. So being the karaoke choice of Rihanna is a big deal, sounds like to me anyway. I mean, what is it when you hear that a star of that magnitude, not only appreciates your music, but is kind of performing it in her own way. What is that like? I don't know. That's so crazy. I love her music too. And I've definitely sung a few Rihanna songs during karaoke. So there we go. Returning the favor. Oh my gosh. That's crazy. Have you had a chance to talk to her or meet her? No, I haven't yet, but I'm hoping that it's coming soon. I know she just had a baby. So, and then I heard she had a girl. So this is for you. Love that. You Riri. Exactly. And your new brand new baby Rocky. So hopefully I get to meet you soon. I would love it. You know, the story behind your name is amazing. You were studying biology in college. And then what happened sophomore year? I just was writing more and I started thinking, well, maybe I should see where it goes. I don't know. Like it was really picking up the pace, I guess. And I put something out and I had some friends, some really good friends who were encouraging me and they said I should just go for it. And I did. So you, but not only did you go for it, you never went back to get your stuff from your dorm room in college, right? I just left it there for the rest of the entire year. And then when it was time to like move out, I was like, well, I should probably go back. Wow. Yeah. And then it took off. So where did the singing come from in the first place? When did you realize you liked to perform and that you were good at it? So I was in the chorus in elementary school and we had a really great chorus director and he had us singing all kinds of old school songs, which I feel like is ironic to hear like elementary age children singing Earth, Wind and Fire, Tina Turner, you know, really funny. You understand the depths of it. For sure. And it was lovely though, but I thought, I just, I felt like I always liked music, but I never thought it would be a career. I never thought it would be anything like this, but it's great. It's great. It's huge. Sold out. I guess fine resales on StubHub or something. Mariah, the scientist. Thank you very much. Really appreciate you being here. Congrats. Heart Sold Separately is available wherever you get your music. Be one of the 68 million people who've already streamed it.

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