“Is It a Crime” is off Mariah’s upcoming fourth album, out at the end of August
Hearts Sold Separately is just weeks away — and Mariah the Scientist is giving fans another song to preview her upcoming record. On Thursday, the R&B singer released the sultry “Is It a Crime,” featuring Kali Uchis‘ luscious vocals.
“Tell me, what’s it to ya? Tell me, is it a crime/To fall, to fall in love, in love a couple times?” questions Mariah in the chorus. Uchis then responds in her sexy verse: “Is it a crime? How’s it a crime? No/’Cause if loving me is jail, then you’re my prisoner.”
Mat1k and Oliver Easton produced the song, which is set to be featured on Mariah’s fourth album, Hearts Sold Separately, out Aug. 22. The collaboration follows the album’s lead single, “Burning Blue,” which dropped in May. Mariah the Scientist is set to perform at Lollapalooza this weekend before some shows through September. Her last album, To Be Eaten Alive, was released in 2023, featuring collaborations with 21 Savage, Young Thug, and Vory.
As for Uchis, who teased the collaboration with Mariah on Instagram, she released her album Sincerely earlier this year, featuring standouts “It’s Just Us,” “Sunshine & Rain,” and “Sugar! Honey! Love!” Rolling Stone gave Sincerely, four stars and called it a “vulnerable meditation on motherhood, her own childhood, and the challenge of holding opposing truths with equal care.”
The Colombian-American star is set to go on her first-ever headlining arena tour in mid-August, stopping at venues such as the Kia Forum in LA and Madison Square Garden in New York. Thee Sacred Souls will join her as an opener.
