Mariah The Scientist, also known as Mariah Buckles and affectionately nicknamed Ry Ry, is an R&B artist from Atlanta, United States. Her music spans contemporary R&B and alternative R&B, blending candid storytelling with sleek, atmospheric production.
Initially a biology student in New York, she left university to pursue music, releasing early work that led to a label deal and growing critical attention. Her debut album "Master" (2019) introduced her precise, diaristic writing through songs like "Beetlejuice" and "Reminders". She widened her audience with "RY RY WORLD" (2021), which featured standout singles "Always n Forever" (with Lil Baby) and "2 You". The EP "Buckles Laboratories Presents: The Intermission" (2022) yielded the breakout single "Spread Thin", which became a fan favourite and boosted her mainstream profile. In 2023 she released "To Be Eaten Alive", further refining her intimate, melodic style with tracks such as "Bout Mine".
Across these projects, Mariah The Scientist has built a reputation for emotionally direct lyrics, inventive vocal arrangements, and a cohesive visual aesthetic, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in modern R&B.