Will Mariah the Scientist Win the War on Love? "Burning Blue" Explained | PLEASE EXPLAIN

Mariah the Scientist has grown a cult following since the singer/songwriter released music in 2018, and while she’s had a multi-platinum song (“Spread Thin”), “Burning Blue” might be the single that takes her career to the next level. What’s the meaning behind “Burning Blue”? How does she feel when people critique her voice and her romantic decisions? Why does she tour so much? Why was it important for her to own her masters? And what’s the current state of R&B? Mariah the Scientist will explore these questions, and many more, on Please Explain. And host, Aria Hughes, will break down why artists like Mariah the Scientist want to own their masters in the Music Sense segment. "Please Explain Hosted by Aria Hughes" is an explainer show about culture, fashion, and music that brings context, not confusion, to the internet. 00:00: Intro 2:40: Ch 1: Mariah the Songwriter 18:08: Ch 2: Visuals and World Building 34:54: Ch 3: No Stylist 41:06: Aria’s Analysis 43:46: Ch 4: The State of R&B 50:04: Music $ense 53:40: Ch 5 New Album & Relationship Dynamics 1:03:31: Outro Subscribe to Complex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Complex Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/Complex https://www.facebook.com/complex http://instagram.com/complex COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports, and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.