In a remarkable milestone for her career, Mariah The Scientist’s hit single “Burning Blue” has officially earned the prestigious RIAA Gold certification. This achievement comes on the heels of the launch of her highly anticipated album, *Hearts Sold Separately*, which has solidified her status as a rising superstar in the music industry.
“Burning Blue” made waves earlier this year when it became the first chart-topping single by a female soloist on Apple Music in 2023. Not only did it mark Mariah’s first entry into the Top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it also set the stage for her subsequent release “Is It a Crime,” featuring Kali Uchis. This track surprisingly garnered the powerful position of giving Mariah two simultaneous hits on the Hot 100 for the first time in her burgeoning career.
The single’s impact extended beyond streaming, as it dominated Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay and Mainstream R&B/Hip Hop Airplay charts, reaching the number one spot on both platforms. Mariah celebrated this momentous occasion at an intimate plaque presentation ceremony held in Chicago, where she was recognized by Ezekiel Lewis, President of Epic Records, for the immense success of her biggest hit to date.
Critics have universally praised *Hearts Sold Separately*, with the Associated Press stating, “Mariah The Scientist’s ‘Hearts Sold Separately’ mixes love potions and pensive emotions,” while Rolling Stone highlighted the album as “her best work yet, a tight, cohesive 10 tracks of literary, diaristic songwriting and expansive production.”
As Mariah The Scientist continues to carve her path in the music world, “Burning Blue” stands as a testament to her talent and the growing recognition she is receiving from fans and industry insiders alike. With her recent accolades, she is undeniably a name to watch in the coming years.
