Mariah the Scientist walked into the ESSENCE office buzzing with excitement, her energy as electric as the music she’s about to share. With her album set to drop Friday, August 22, she’s standing at the intersection of vulnerability and vision, ready for the world to hear the stories she’s been shaping. As she spoke about the project, it was clear that her confidence isn’t just about the songs themselves but about the moment she’s stepping into as an artist. She knows the future ahead is bright, and she’s more than ready to take up space.
When asked which track might spark a situationship, she laughed knowingly before naming a couple of contenders. And while she insists she has “no exes” (her words, said with a smile), there’s definitely one song on the album that might make you reach for your phone. To soundtrack it all, she swears the project pairs best with a chilled glass of Riesling, “I’m a Riesling girl,” she says proudly.
She also hints at a chorus she believes is her best yet, and a track already claiming the spot of early fan favorite in her group chats. But truthfully, she admits with a shrug, the entire album is worth singing from the top of your lungs. Catch her breaking it all down, and revealing which songs will have you texting, singing, or sipping, below.
And while the music is the heartbeat of this moment, Mariah knows the visuals matter just as much. Her style is another way she tells her story, a reflection of the same intentionality and duality she pours into her songs. As the countdown begins for Mariah the Scientist’s upcoming album release on Friday, the singer is offering fans more than just new music. She’s giving us a glimpse into how she styles herself for the stage. Known for her ethereal voice and deeply personal lyrics, Mariah’s artistry extends far beyond her sound. Her fashion choices, both on and off stage, are another archive of her self-expression: soft yet commanding, and always glamorous. Mariah invites us into her world where the fashion, accessories, and attitude tell just as much of the story as the melodies.
When Mariah hits the stage, her look is as intentional as her setlist. One of our most recent faves, her Lollapalooza look. She wore a custom Bois Camp play suit, layered with a Louis Vuitton fur shrug, sharp, sexy Mugler boots, and custom gloves, topped off with a Ruslan Baginsky baker-boy hat.
“I’m making power look sexy,” she shares. “With my Louis Vuitton fur to make it a little more feminine and to add a pop of (my favorite) color.” Reminding us that she’s just as much about intimacy as she is about impact. A reminder that she can stand firmly in both worlds at once: delicate and dangerous.
For Mariah, performance fashion doesn’t exist in a vacuum, her onstage identity feel less like a persona and more like a natural extension of herself. “My stage style is heavily influenced by my everyday looks and personality. Sometimes it’s just more exaggerated.” she explains. That exaggeration doesn’t erase authenticity. Instead, it highlights the duality that makes her style magnetic: a real-life love for vintage craftsmanship and meticulous accessorizing.
Asked to describe her style in three words, she chooses “well put together.” And there’s one thing you’ll never see her without: her jewelry. Simple, but telling, in a sense that nothing feels accidental.
In a cultural moment where image is inseparable from sound, Mariah the Scientist is making sure her visual story is just as memorable as her stage presence. As her album release approaches, fans will get new songs to soundtrack their lives. But if her recent performance fashion is any indication, they’ll also get an elevated visual archive of the world she’s building.
There’s a natural grace in the way Mariah The Scientist approaches fashion, each look refined, deliberate, and deeply her own. Her style has a sort of subtle authority, drawing you in through detail and balance.
Together, her music and fashion create a portrait of an artist who knows exactly who she is. That’s what makes her artistry feel so complete. The music tells one story, the fashion tells another, and together they form a world where everything is romantic. As fans press play on the new album and watch her step onto new stages, they’ll be witnessing more than a sound or a look. They’ll be witnessing a woman curating her legacy in real time, one lyric and one look at a time. Pre-save the album here.
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