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"Burning Blue"
Single by Mariah the Scientist
from the album Hearts Sold Separately
ReleasedMay 2, 2025 (2025-05-02)
GenreR&B
Length3:25
Label
  • Buckles Laboratories
  • Epic
Songwriter(s)Mariah Buckles
Producer(s)
Mariah the Scientist singles chronology
"Slow Down"
(2024) 		"Burning Blue"
(2025)

"Burning Blue" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah the Scientist, released by Buckles Laboratories and Epic on May 2, 2025. It was released as the lead single from her upcoming fourth studio album, Hearts Sold Separately.

Composition

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"Burning Blue" is a "retro-inspired" R&B ballad that features Mariah's lyrical explanation of her deep emotions towards her lover.[1][2]

Critical reception

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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".[3] Paul highlighted Mariah's vocal performance on the song, adding that her voice "floats through the track with quiet restraint".[3] Elaina Bernstein of Hypebeast opined that "her effortless vocal range [lures] listeners in almost instantly" and described the song as "soulful".[4]

Credits and personnel

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Song credits and personnel adapted from music streaming service Tidal.[5]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Burning Blue"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 83
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 4
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[8] 94
South Africa (TOSAC)[9] 39
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[10] 18
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 25
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 7
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[13] 8
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 3

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Burning Blue"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various May 2, 2025
  • Buckles Laboratories
  • Epic
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United States May 6, 2025 Rhythmic contemporary radio Epic [16]

References

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  1. ^ "Mariah the Scientist Returns With Stirring New Ballad 'Burning Blue'". ON Magazine. May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Jaelani Turner-Williams (May 2, 2025). "New Music Friday: Jorja Smith, Summer Walker, and Mariah the Scientist Is 'Burning Blue'". BET. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Bryson "Boom" Paul (May 2, 2025). "Mariah the Scientist Is a Soldier Fighting for Love in New Single 'Burning Blue'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  4. ^ Bernstein, Elaina (May 2, 2025). "Mariah the Scientist Makes Her Return with 'Burning Blue'". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  5. ^ Mariah the Scientist (April 18, 2025). "Burning Blue". Tidal. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  6. ^ "Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  7. ^ "Official Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  8. ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: June 20, 2025 – June 26, 2025". TurnTable. Archived from the original on July 4, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  9. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 21-2025". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  10. ^ "Top 40 – 10 juli tot 17 juli 2025" [Top 40 – 10 July to 17 July 2025]. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  11. ^ "Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  12. ^ "Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  13. ^ "Mariah the Scientist Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  14. ^ "Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  15. ^ Mariah the Scientist (May 2, 2025). "Burning Blue". Apple Music. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  16. ^ "Your Radio Add Recaps". Hits Daily Double. May 6, 2025. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
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