María is the debut extended play by South Korean singer and Mamamoo member Hwasa.

[2] In February 2019, Hwasa made her debut as a solo artist with the digital single "Twit", which she co-wrote and co-composed.

[3] The song was a commercial success; topping the Gaon digital, download and streaming charts in South Korea, achieving a "Triple Crown".

[4] On June 15 at midnight KST, Hwasa revealed the first teaser image for the album along with the release date.

The lead single of the same name was composed by Hwasa, with her working with producer Park Woo-sang and shows her growth as a singer-songwriter.

[8] The opening track of the album, "Intro: Nobody Else", is a song with profound lyrics against a dramatic soft piano and synth melody convey how sometimes behind a dazzling demeanor, dark thoughts still hide and play on a person's mind.

The lyrics describe the struggles that come with fame, outlining the emotions that need to be suppressed and the effect being in the public eye has on one's mental health.

[9] Hwasa's collaboration with DPR Live, "I'm Bad Too," is a dynamic song that features R&B and Latin influences.

[9] The final track, "Twit," is a bouncing pop melody that features chirpy trap beats and tropical house elements as the artist switches between chanting raps and her soaring, powerful vocals.

[14] The single peaked at number one on South Korea's Gaon digital, download and streaming charts.