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Latest revision as of 15:55, 22 November 2025
2025 single by Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis
“Is It a Crime” is a song by American singer-songwriters Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis. It was released on July 31, 2025, as the second single from Mariah’s fourth studio album Hearts Sold Separately.[1]
“Is It a Crime” is an R&B song with Latin-tinged production that lasts for three minutes and one second long.[2][3] Lyrically, Mariah and Uchis question whether falling in love again is “a crime”, wrestling with the idea of second chances in love.[2] The song’s title and subject deliberately echo Sade‘s 1985 ballad of the same name: Aaron Williams of Uproxx noted that the duet serves as a homage to classic R&B themes of “forbidden love”, even though it does not directly sample the original.[4]
A music video directed by Claire Bishara was released on October 2, 2025.[5][6] The video takes place in a courtoom drama setting and features Mariah and Uchis as lawyers and Karrahbooo as a defendant.[6] A news segment reports on protests and riots after arrests made during a “war on love.” Karrahbooo appears in court as a defendant, with Mariah as a lawyer pleading their case.[7] Uchis works on the defense team “making calls and pulling strings.”[5][7] The video ends with an open-ended final verdict.[5][6]
Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop praised the track’s “sultry and ethereal” atmosphere and noted that both artists deliver “compelling performances” despite its minimalist production.[8] Nevares also stated that the song “[meets] the expected quality standard” for the R&B genre.[8] In a review for The Source, the track was praised as an “emotional banger”, with a critic highlighting the song’s “sweet spot between soft confession and bold proclamation” and noting the late-night appeal of its chorus.[9]
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (July 31, 2025). “Listen to Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis’ New Song “Is It a Crime”“. Pitchfork. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Trapp, Malcolm. “Mariah The Scientist And Kali Uchis Ask “Is It a Crime” To Fall In Love Again On New Single”. Rap-Up. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Is It a Crime by Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis on Apple Music, retrieved August 1, 2025
- ^ Williams, Aaron (July 31, 2025). “Mariah The Scientist & Kali Uchis Sing ‘Is It A Crime?’ On New Song”. Uproxx. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ a b c Trapp, Malcolm (2025-10-02). “Mariah The Scientist And Kali Uchis Fight For Love (In Court) In “Is It A Crime” Music Video”. Rap-Up. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ a b c Williams, Aaron (2025-10-03). “Mariah The Scientist’s ‘Is It A Crime’ Video Is A Courtroom Drama”. Uproxx. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ a b Grant, Shawn (2025-10-03). “Mariah The Scientist Drops “Is It a Crime?” Video Featuring Kali Uchis”. The Source. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ a b Nevares, Gabriel Bras (July 31, 2025). “Mariah The Scientist & Kali Uchis Link Up For Smooth New Single “Is It A Crime”“. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ “Mariah The Scientist and Kali Uchis Ignite the Feels with New Track “Is It a Crime”“. The Source. July 31, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ “Official Hot 40 Singles”. Recorded Music NZ. August 8, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ “Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 32-2025″. The Official South African Charts. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ “Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Hot 100)”. Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ “Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)”. Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ “Mariah the Scientist Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)”. Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ^ “Mariah the Scientist Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)”. Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis – Is It a Crime, July 31, 2025, retrieved August 1, 2025
- ^ “Your Radio Add Recaps”. Hits Daily Double. August 5, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
