Mariah The Scientist unveils the striking new video for “Is It a Crime?” featuring Kali Uchis, a cinematic continuation of the world she’s built around ‘Hearts Sold Separately’, out now. Directed by Claire Bishara, the visual leans fully into allegory, placing Mariah in the role of a defense lawyer navigating the fallout of the album’s ongoing “war on love” storyline. Kali Uchis appears as a key member of the defense team, delivering her verse with calm authority as the narrative unfolds inside a charged courtroom setting. It’s dramatic, intentional, and visually gripping, turning emotional stakes into lived-in theater.
The song anchors one of Mariah’s strongest creative runs yet, following the platinum-certified “Burning Blue” and the album’s chart-topping debut. Across this campaign, she explores devotion, rupture, and longing through tightly woven music and visuals that feel cohesive and fearless. “Is It a Crime?” sharpens that focus, pairing vulnerability with resolve and letting metaphor carry the weight. It’s a powerful chapter in a story that keeps unfolding with clarity and control.