Sacrifice (Mariah the Scientist song)

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"Sacrifice"
Song by Mariah the Scientist
from the album Hearts Sold Separately
ReleasedAugust 22, 2025
Genre R&B
Length3:18
Label
  • Buckles Laboratories
  • Epic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Nineteen85

"Sacrifice" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist from her fourth studio album Hearts Sold Separately (2025). It was produced by Nineteen85.

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Background

Mariah the Scientist wrote the song a year after her boyfriend, rapper Young Thug, was incarcerated on RICO charges. [1]

Composition

"Sacrifice" is an R&B song that incorporates elements of 1980s synth-pop with a "sultry edge". [1] Mariah the Scientist sings about handling the stress of being separated from her lover, feeling somewhat hopeless but remaining patient. [2]

Critical reception

In her review of Hearts Sold Separately, Elaina Bernstein of Hypebeast wrote "'Sacrifice' starts it off strong, a more confident Mariah ushering in her confident new era. Her strength bleeds through the entire album. She knows what she wants to say, and she's saying it." [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Sacrifice"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [4] 40
US Billboard Hot 100 [5] 88
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [6] 20

References

  1. 1 2 Conteh, Mankaprr (August 21, 2025). "Mariah the Scientist's Real Love Life". Rolling Stone . Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  2. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (August 22, 2025). "Mariah the Scientist Shares New Album 'Hearts Sold Separately'". Rated R&B . Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  3. ↑ Bernstein, Elaina (August 22, 2025). "Mariah The Scientist Stands Strong on 'HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY'". Hypebeast . Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  4. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 29, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
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