Mariah Amani Buckles, known professionally as Mariah the Scientist, was born on October 27, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated high school early, attended St. John's University in New York on a biology scholarship, but dropped out in 2018 to pursue music full-time. Discovered by Tory Lanez, she signed with his One Umbrella label and RCA Records, releasing her debut EP To Die For on SoundCloud in January 2018 and her first studio album Master in August 2019. Her career progressed with Ry Ry World (2021), which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, and To Be Eaten Alive (2023) on Epic Records after parting with prior labels, marking her first Billboard 200 entry. In 2025, singles 'Burning Blue' and 'Is It a Crime' (with Kali Uchis) reached the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, preceding her fourth album Hearts Sold Separately. Working in R&B, she is recognized for honest songwriting and alternative rhythms. Mariah the Scientist has performed at festivals including Coachella, Primavera Sound, Pitchfork Music Festival, Made in America, and Day N Vegas, with sold-out shows in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles.