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Released | August 22, 2025 | |||
Length | 35:09 | |||
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Hearts Sold Separately is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist. It was released on August 22, 2025, through Buckles Laboratories and Epic Records. It serves as the follow-up to her third album, To Be Eaten Alive (2023).
During an interview at the Billboard Women in Music event on March 31, 2025, Mariah stated that her fourth studio album had been completed. [1] On July 8, 2025, Mariah announced her album, Hearts Sold Separately, with a release date of August 22, 2025. [2] [3] The announcement was accompanied by reveal of the album artwork—a miniature green toy soldier against a pink backdrop—symbolizing the album's concept as "the war on love" and the emotional battles inherent in relationships. [4]
Hearts Sold Separately was made available for digital pre-save on July 9, 2025, through major streaming platforms. [5] CD and vinyl versions, including standard and autographed editions, were simultaneously opened for pre-order through her and Epic Records' official merchandise stores. [4] Following the album's announcement, a headlining tour, Hearts Sold Separately Tour, was announced July 15, 2025, with dates spanning North America beginning in September 2025. [6]
"Burning Blue" was released on May 2, 2025, as the album's lead single. Produced by Jetski Purp and Nineteen85, the song is an R&B song that employs elemental imagery—most notably the contrast of "cold as ice" and "fire"—to illustrate the tension between emotional detachment and intense longing. [7] [8] The single debuted at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking Mariah's second chart appearance and her highest-charting song in the country. [2] A music video for the song was released on May 10, 2025, and depicts Mariah singing the song while backed by a troupe of war-ready dancers. [9] On June 2, 2025, Mariah performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. [10] She later performed the song at the fifth annual Beauté Noir Festival on June 21, [11] followed by a performance at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture on July 5. [12] [13]
She released the album's second single, "Is It a Crime", featuring Kali Uchis on July 31, 2025. [14] [15]
Track listing adapted from Apple Music. [16] All lyrics are written by Mariah Buckles, except for "Is It a Crime", written by Buckles and Karly Loaiza.
No. | Title | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Sacrifice" | Nineteen85 | 3:18 | |
2. | "United Nations + 1000 Ways to Die" |
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| 3:45 |
3. | "Eternal Flame" | Jefferies | Nineteen85 | 3:33 |
4. | "Is It a Crime" (with Kali Uchis) |
| 3:01 | |
5. | "Burning Blue" | Buckles |
| 3:26 |
6. | "All I Want + In Pursuit" | Jefferies | Nineteen85 | 4:01 |
7. | "More" |
| 3:19 | |
8. | "Rainy Days" |
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| 3:32 |
9. | "Like You Never" |
| 3:31 | |
10. | "No More Entertainers" |
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| 3:43 |
Total length: | 35:09 |
Credits adapted from Tidal. [17]