Ariana Grande has been in the public spotlight for decades, but it feels as though her time has finally come, courtesy to the global dominance of two back-to-back albums, Sweetener and thank u, next, her hit pop songs “Rain on Me” and “Stuck with U” with Lady Gaga, and her upcoming album Positions. She’s risen through the ranks of pop culture, from child Broadway star to Victorious on Nickelodeon to towering pop phenomenon, with an unrivaled voice. She’s now transitioned into a new phase of her profession as a pioneer. She continues to keep everyone on their toes by outpacing her peers with a frenetic work rate, adding to her catalogue of the finest Ariana Grande songs.
Scroll down to see our top 3 recommendations.
1. Bad idea
Thank u, next, written after her break-up with fiancé Pete Davidson, is the polar opposite of Sweetener’s dreamy gloss. On tracks like the electro-trap “poor idea,” this rougher tone can be heard.
2. Right There
On yours, right there Truly, “Right There” (with another on-again, off-again collaborator, Big Sean) had a hip-hop soul edge to it that reinforced the album’s 90s R&B approach, a significant contrast from her label-influenced debut single, “Get Your Hearts Up.”
3. 7 Rings
Grande has never sounded more abrasive. It was just a matter of time until she tried her hand at becoming a rapper, as she was already launching surprise songs like rappers. “7 Rings” arrived at the top of the charts practically immediately after its release, shattering nearly every streaming record in history.
