Mariah the Scientist

Mariah Amani Buckles (born October 27, 1997), known professionally as Mariah the Scientist, is an American singer-songwriter. She is signed to RCA Records. She released her debut studio album Master, on August 23, 2019.

Mariah the Scientist
Background information
Birth nameMariah Amani Buckles[1]
Born (1997-10-27) October 27, 1997
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[2]
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2018–present
LabelsRCA
Associated acts
Websitemariahthescientistofficial.com

Early life

Mariah Amani Buckles was born on October 27, 1997 in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Southwest DeKalb Highschool in Decatur, GA 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.[2]

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.[3] Mariah's stage name came from her genuine love of science.[4] She released her debut EP, the six-track To Die For, on SoundCloud in January 2018.[5]

She was discovered by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. She later went on to tour with him, while honing her sound in preparation for releasing her debut studio album.[6] The Canadian artist took on a mentor role in her career.[7] In February 2019, she was signed to RCA Records.[8] She released her debut on the label, the ten-track album Master,[9] on 23 August 2019, executive produced by Tory Lanez. The debut single, "Beetlejuice,"[10] made NPR's Heat Check weekly roundup in August 2019,[11] and the video for the track "Reminders" premiered on Complex on 21 August 2019.

Her touring schedule in 2020 included bookings at Coachella, Primavera Sound, and Pitchfork Music Festival. On May 22, 2020, Mariah released the single "RIP".[12] In June 18, 2021, she released the single "2 You," then followed up with the release of her sophomore album, RY RY WORLD, on July 9, 2021, which included features from Young Thug and Lil Baby.[13] She also released the music video for the second song on the album, Aura.

Influences

Mariah has cited OutKast and Frank Ocean as major songwriting influences, and Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for inspiration as a performer.[14]

Discography

Albums

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

Extended plays

Title Album details
To Die For
  • Released: January 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Buckles Laboratories Presents: The Intermission
  • Released: March 11, 2022
  • Label: RCA
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Album
"Beetlejuice" 2019 Master
"Reminders"
"RIP" 2020 Ry Ry World
"Always n Forever"[15]
(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"[16] 2019 Trippie Redd A Love Letter to You 4

References

  1. https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/writer/398255512/BUCKLES%20MARIAH%20AMANI
  2. https://cdn.smehost.net/rcarecordscom-usrcaprod/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Mariah-the-Scientist-Bio.pdf
  3. 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.
  4. Inman, DeMicia (2021-08-25). "Mariah the Scientist Talks 'Ry Ry World' And Making Honest Music". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  5. Kellman, Andy (21 August 2019). "Mariah the Scientist". allmusic. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  6. Benjamin, Mark (28 August 2019). "Mariah the Scientist Releases Her Debut Album, 'Master'". Rain Mag. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  7. Findlay, Mitch (21 August 2019). "Mariah The Scientist Earns Tory Lanez Approval On "Reminders"". hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  8. Sparks, Cassidy (23 August 2019). "RCA's new artist Mariah the Scientist is ready to master the music industry". glittermagrocks. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  9. Callender, Brandon (11 March 2022). "Mariah the Scientist shares new EP Buckles Laboratories Presents: The Intermission". Fader. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  10. Cowen, Trace William (21 August 2019). "Premiere: Mariah the Scientist Shares "Reminders" Video". complex. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  11. Madden, Sidney (12 August 2019). "Heat Check: Sticky Synths, Relatable Heartache, Sweltering Bars". NPR. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  12. "RIP - Single by Mariah the Scientist on Apple Music". May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020 via Apple Music.
  13. "Mariah The Scientist Is The Genre-Bending Artist Crafting Her Own Road To Stardom". Spin. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  14. "Interview: Mariah the Scientist, Get to Know Her Musical Evolution". glittermagrocks. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  15. "2 DAYS AWAY 🤩..." July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020 via @MariahScientist on Twitter (confirmed account).
  16. "A Love Letter To You 4 by Trippie Redd". Tidal. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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