Mariah the Scientist
Mariah the Scientist | |
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| Birth name | Mariah Buckles |
| Born | October 27, 1997 |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | mariahthescientistofficial |
Mariah Buckles (born October 27, 1997), known professionally as Mariah the Scientist, is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She released her RCA Records debut, the ten-track project Master, on August 23, 2019.
Musical 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, an interest that inspired her stage name. She also took music classes at St. John's. In 2018, after three years, she left college to concentrate on her music career.[1] She released her debut EP, the six-track To Die For, on SoundCloud in January 2018.[2]
Her music was discovered by Tory Lanez, signing to his One Umbrella label imprint. She later went on to tour with him, while honing her sound in preparation for releasing her major-label debut.[3] The Canadian artist took on a mentor role in her career.[4] In February 2019 she was signed to RCA Records.[5] 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,"[6] made NPR's Heat Check weekly roundup in August 2019,[7] 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".[8]
Influences
Mariah has cited OutKast and Frank Ocean as major songwriting influences, and Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for inspiration as a performer.[9]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Master |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| To Die For |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Beetlejuice" | 2019 | Master |
| "Reminders" | ||
| "RIP" | 2020 | TBA |
| "Always n Forever"[10] (featuring Lil Baby) | TBA |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Abandoned"[11] | 2019 | Trippie Redd | A Love Letter to You 4 |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kellman, Andy (21 August 2019). "Mariah the Scientist". allmusic. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Benjamin, Mark (28 August 2019). "Mariah the Scientist Releases Her Debut Album, 'Master'". pitchfork. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (21 August 2019). "Mariah The Scientist Earns Tory Lanez Approval On "Reminders"". hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ Sparks, Cassidy (23 August 2019). "RCA's new artist Mariah the Scientist is ready to master the music industry". glittermagrocks. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Cowen, Trace William (21 August 2019). "Premiere: Mariah the Scientist Shares "Reminders" Video". complex. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Madden, Sidney (12 August 2019). "Heat Check: Sticky Synths, Relatable Heartache, Sweltering Bars". NPR. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "RIP - Single by Mariah the Scientist on Apple Music". May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Interview: Mariah the Scientist, Get to Know Her Musical Evolution". glittermagrocks. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "2 DAYS AWAY 🤩..." July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020 – via @MariahScientist on Twitter (confirmed account).
- ^ "A Love Letter To You 4 by Trippie Redd". Tidal. Retrieved November 22, 2019.