A Huge Milestone: Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis's 'Is It A Crime' Climbs to No. 1 on Rhythmic Airplay Chart!

It's always exciting to see artists hit new milestones, and this week, Mariah the Scientist is absolutely shining! Her compelling track, "Is It A Crime," featuring the incredible Kali Uchis, has officially climbed to the coveted No. 1 spot on Billboard's Rhythmic Airplay chart. This is a truly significant moment, marking Mariah the Scientist's very first chart-topper – a huge accomplishment, you know, for any artist.

For Kali Uchis, while she's certainly no stranger to success, this marks her second time leading the Rhythmic Airplay chart, following her smash hit "telepatía" back in May 2021. So, really, it's a fantastic win-win for both of these immensely talented women!

The chart itself, for those curious, tracks the songs with the most plays across 40 different U.S. rhythmic radio stations, as meticulously monitored by Mediabase. "Is It A Crime" steadily worked its way up, spending a couple of weeks teasing fans at No. 2 before finally making that decisive push to the top position on the chart dated October 28th. It's been quite a journey, actually, having spent a remarkable 18 weeks making its presence felt on the chart – talk about staying power and a growing fan base!

Released under the Epic/Atlanta Records banner, this track truly highlights Mariah the Scientist's unique blend of R&B artistry, a style she's been cultivating with precision since her debut. Born Mariah Amani Buckles in Atlanta, she's quickly carved out her own distinct niche in contemporary R&B. Kali Uchis, whose full name is Karly-Marina Loaiza, brings her distinctive flair to the track, effortlessly blending R&B, soul, pop, and even Latin influences, which, let's be honest, makes her music instantly recognizable and universally loved.

Beyond its impressive Rhythmic success, the song has also been making waves on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, reaching No. 34. It just goes to show the broad appeal and cross-genre traction these two artists command. As Mariah the Scientist continues to build on the success of albums like 2021's Ry Ry World and Kali Uchis dazzles with her latest, Red Moon in Venus from March 2023, this No. 1 collaboration is a brilliant testament to their growing influence and undeniable talent in the music world. A well-deserved celebration, indeed!