Overview

• Mariah The Scientist and Kali Uchis released “Is It a Crime” on July 31, with the single now streaming across platforms.
• The track blends confessional lyrics about passionate love with a languid percussive pattern and ethereal synth textures.
• “Is It a Crime” follows Mariah’s May single “Burning Blue” as the second release ahead of Hearts Sold Separately, set to drop Aug. 22.
• Kali Uchis revisits classic R&B stylings on the collaboration after exploring lush, organic instrumentation earlier this year.
• Mariah’s public relationship with Young Thug continues to draw media attention, even as the couple remains unfazed.