Mariah the Scientist

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Mariah the Scientist
Birth nameMariah Buckles
BornOctober 27, 1997 (24)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2018–present
LabelsRCA
Associated actsLil Baby
Websitemariahthescientistofficial.com

Mariah Buckles, known professionally as Mariah the Scientist, is an American singer-songwriter. She is signed to RCA Records and Canadian rapper Tory Lanez's record label One Umbrella. She released her debut studio album Master, on August 23, 2019.

Early life[]

Mariah Buckles was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated high school a year early and attended college at St. John’s University in New York City in hopes of becoming an anesthesiologist, but later dropped out to pursue music.[1]

Career[]

Mariah discovered singing when she joined her elementary school chorus. She began writing songs while attending St. John's University in New York on a biology scholarship, which she later dropped out of to concentrate on her music career.[2] Mariah's stage name came from her genuine love of science.[3] She released her debut EP, the six-track To Die For, on SoundCloud in January 2018.[4]

She was discovered by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, later signing her to his record label One Umbrella Records. She later went on to tour with him, while honing her sound in preparation for releasing her debut studio album.[5] The Canadian artist took on a mentor role in her career.[6] In February 2019 she was signed to RCA Records, in conjunction with One Umbrella.[7] She released her debut on the label, the ten-track album Master, on 23 August 2019, executive produced by Tory Lanez. The debut single, "Beetlejuice,"[8] made NPR's Heat Check weekly roundup in August 2019,[9] and the video for the track "Reminders" premiered on Complex on 21 August 2019.

Her touring schedule in 2020 includes bookings at Coachella, Primavera Sound, and Pitchfork Music Festival. On May 22, 2020, Mariah released the single "RIP".[10] In June 18, 2021, Mariah released the single "2 You," then followed up with the release of her sophomore album, RY RY WORLD, on July 9, 2021.

Influences[]

Mariah has cited OutKast and Frank Ocean as major songwriting influences, and Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for inspiration as a performer.[11]

Discography[]

Albums[]

Title Album details
Master
Ry Ry World
  • Released: July 9, 2021
  • Label: RCA, One Umbrella
  • Formats: Digital download and streaming

Extended plays[]

Title Album details
To Die For
  • Released: January 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles[]

Title Year Album
"Beetlejuice" 2019 Master
"Reminders"
"RIP" 2020 Ry Ry World
"Always n Forever"[12]
(featuring Lil Baby)
"2 You" 2021
"Aura"

Guest appearances[]

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Abandoned"[13] 2019 Trippie Redd A Love Letter to You 4

References[]

  1. ^ a b https://cdn.smehost.net/rcarecordscom-usrcaprod/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Mariah-the-Scientist-Bio.pdf
  2. ^ Schnipper, Matthew (15 January 2020). "Mariah the Scientist Is an R&B Upstart Making Her Way Through a Dumb Man's World". pitchfork. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  3. ^ Inman, DeMicia (2021-08-25). "Mariah the Scientist Talks 'Ry Ry World' And Making Honest Music". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  4. ^ Kellman, Andy (21 August 2019). "Mariah the Scientist". allmusic. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  5. ^ Benjamin, Mark (28 August 2019). "Mariah the Scientist Releases Her Debut Album, 'Master'". pitchfork. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  6. ^ Findlay, Mitch (21 August 2019). "Mariah The Scientist Earns Tory Lanez Approval On "Reminders"". hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  7. ^ Sparks, Cassidy (23 August 2019). "RCA's new artist Mariah the Scientist is ready to master the music industry". glittermagrocks. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  8. ^ Cowen, Trace William (21 August 2019). "Premiere: Mariah the Scientist Shares "Reminders" Video". complex. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  9. ^ Madden, Sidney (12 August 2019). "Heat Check: Sticky Synths, Relatable Heartache, Sweltering Bars". NPR. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  10. ^ "RIP - Single by Mariah the Scientist on Apple Music". May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  11. ^ "Interview: Mariah the Scientist, Get to Know Her Musical Evolution". glittermagrocks. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  12. ^ "2 DAYS AWAY