Burning Blue (song)
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| Single by Mariah the Scientist | ||||
| from the album Hearts Sold Separately | ||||
| Released | May 2, 2025 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
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| Songwriter | Mariah Buckles | |||
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| "Burning Blue" on YouTube | ||||
"Burning Blue" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist, released by Buckles Laboratories and Epic on May 2, 2025. It was released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Hearts Sold Separately.
The song debuted and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Mariah's first top 40 single on the chart. It also charted within the top 40 in Suriname and South Africa.
"Burning Blue" is a retro-inspired R&B ballad that features Mariah's lyrical explanation of her deep emotions towards her lover.[1][2] In a conversation with Complex, she clarified that "Burning Blue" reflects personal vulnerability more than literal heartbreak.[3]
Bryson "Boom" Paul of HotNewHipHop observed that on "Burning Blue", Mariah "crafts a vivid portrait of emotional tension through elemental imagery," positioning herself as "cold as ice" and her lover as "fire".[4] Paul highlighted Mariah's vocal performance on the song, adding that her voice "floats through the track with quiet restraint".[4] Elaina Bernstein of Hypebeast opined that "her effortless vocal range [lures] listeners in almost instantly" and described the song as "soulful".[5]
Music video
The music video for "Burning Blue" was directed by Claire Bishara and premiered on May 10, 2025, via Mariah's official YouTube and Vevo channels.[6] Styled around a militaristic motif, the video opens with Mariah dressed in an olive‑green officer's jacket, positioned atop a minimalist set designed to resemble a command post. She is joined by a troupe of dancers clad in matching fatigues, performing synchronized choreography that blends martial precision with sensual movement. Interspersed throughout are intimate close‑ups of Mariah, emphasizing the song's themes of emotional vulnerability and intensity.[7]
Credits and personnel
Song credits and personnel adapted from music streaming service Tidal.[8]
- Mariah the Scientist – songwriting, vocals
- Jetski Purp – producer
- Nineteen85 – producer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer
- Rob Bisel – mixing engineer
- Natalie D'Orlando – recording engineer
- Tanner Ott – recording engineer
- Kim Davis – background vocals
- Camille Harrison – background vocals
Charts
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