Ariana Grande-Butera is an American singer,songwriter,and actress. An influential figure in contemporary popular music,often regarded as a pop icon,she is noted for her four-octave vocal range and whistle register that has garnered critical acclaim. Grande has received numerous accolades throughout her career,including two Grammy Awards,one Brit Award,one Bambi Award,two Billboard Music Awards,three American Music Awards,nine MTV Video Music Awards,35 Guinness World Records,among others.
American rapper Mac Miller released six studio albums,two extended plays,two live albums,thirteen mixtapes,forty-four singles,and sixty-three music videos. After self-releasing several mixtapes,Miller signed with the independent record label Rostrum Records in 2010. He first charted with the release of his debut extended play On and On and Beyond in March 2011,entering the US Billboard 200 at number 55. His single "Donald Trump",from the 2011 mixtape Best Day Ever,became his first singles chart entry,peaking at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100,and earned a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Malcolm James McCormick,known professionally as Mac Miller,was an American rapper,singer-songwriter,and record producer. Miller began his career in Pittsburgh's local hip hop scene in 2007,at the age of fifteen. In 2010,he signed a record deal with independent label Rostrum Records and released his breakthrough mixtapes K.I.D.S. (2010) and Best Day Ever (2011). Miller's debut studio album,Blue Slide Park (2011),became the first independently distributed debut album to top the US Billboard 200 since 1995.
"The Way" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande,featuring American rapper Mac Miller. It was released on March 26,2013 by Republic Records as the lead single from her debut studio album Yours Truly (2013). The song was written by Amber Streeter,Al Sherrod Lambert,Jordin Sparks,Brenda Russell,Miller,and the producer Harmony Samuels. The song samples Big Pun's 1998 song "Still Not a Player",which itself samples Russell's 1979 song "A Little Bit of Love".
Yours Truly is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on August 30,2013,by Republic Records. The album's songs were recorded over a nearly three-year period,with Harmony Samuels,Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds,Patrick "J. Que" Smith and Grande's Victorious co-star Leon Thomas III,as well as others,handling the album's music production. Featured collaborators include Big Sean,Mika,Mac Miller,and The Wanted's Nathan Sykes.
"One Last Time" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released digitally by Republic Records on August 22,2014 as the second promotional single from her second studio album,My Everything (2014). The song was sent to contemporary hit radio as the fifth and final single from the album on February 10,2015. It was written by David Guetta,Savan Kotecha,Giorgio Tuinfort,Rami Yacoub,and Carl Falk. The song was produced by the latter two,with Tuinfort serving as a co-producer and Ilya serving both as a co-producer and vocal producer. A French version of the song featuring French singer Kendji Girac,alternatively titled "Attends-moi",was released on February 16,2015,in France,Belgium and Switzerland. It is also included on the deluxe version of Girac's debut studio album Kendji (2015). An Italian version of the song featuring Italian rapper Fedez was released on May 26,2015,only in Italy.
"Love Me Harder" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande and Canadian singer the Weeknd. It was released by Republic Records on September 30,2014 as the fourth single from Grande's second studio album,My Everything (2014). It was written by the Weeknd,Max Martin,Savan Kotecha,Peter Svensson,Ali Payami and Belly. The song was produced by Payami and Peter Carlsson,with Svensson serving as a vocal producer. Sonically,"Love Me Harder" is a pop,synthwave,synth-pop,R&B ballad with a "throbbing,electro-heavy chorus",a guitar riff and "big vacuum-esque synths". Lyrically,the song features double entendres about rough sex.
"Dangerous Woman" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on March 11,2016 by Republic Records as the lead single from her third studio album of the same name (2016). It was written by Johan Carlsson,Ross Golan,and Max Martin,produced by Martin and Carlsson. "Dangerous Woman" is a mid-tempo pop and R&B song.
"Into You" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on June 28,2016 by Republic Records as the second single from her third studio album Dangerous Woman (2016). Grande co-wrote the song with Savan Kotecha,Alexander Kronlund,and its producers Max Martin and Ilya. The song was made available for digital download on May 6,2016,via pre-order of the album,and was later serviced to US contemporary hit and rhythmic radio stations on June 28 as the album's second single. It is a dance-pop,house,electro,and EDM song that features a club beat,synths,and sharp clicks. The song is about Grande's desire for her partner to show more affection in their relationship. The song received widespread acclaim from music critics,who praised the production and the lyrics of the song.
"Side to Side" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande,featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 30,2016 by Republic Records as the third single from Grande's third studio album Dangerous Woman (2016). Grande co-wrote the song with Savan Kotecha,Alexander Kronlund,and Minaj along with its producers Max Martin and Ilya. It is a reggae-pop song.
The Divine Feminine is the fourth studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. It was released on September 16,2016,by REMember Music and Warner Bros. Records. The album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar,Anderson .Paak,Ty Dolla Sign,and Ariana Grande,among others.
Swimming is the fifth studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. It was released on August 3,2018 by REMember Music and Warner Bros. Records. Miller produced the album himself,with Jon Brion,Dev Hynes,J. Cole,ID Labs,Dâm-Funk,DJ Dahi,Tae Beast,Flying Lotus,and Cardo,among others. The album has no credited features,but contains vocal contributions from Dâm-Funk,Dev Hynes,Snoop Dogg,Syd,Thundercat,and JID. Miller died on September 7,2018,making Swimming his final album to be released during his lifetime.
"Self Care" is a song recorded by American rapper Mac Miller for his fifth studio album Swimming (2018). It was written by Miller,Destin Route,Erica Wright,Jahmal Cantero,Devonte Hynes,and its producers Dacoury Natche,Eric Dan,Tyler Mason,and Peter Mudge. The track was released on July 13,2018,as the second single from the album. Musically,"Self Care" is a two-part song,described as a "self-guided tour through [Miller's] personal rehabilitation" by Pitchfork's Sheldon Pearce.
"Breathin" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on September 18,2018 by Republic Records as the third and final single from her fourth studio album Sweetener (2018). It was sent to contemporary hit radio stations in the United States on September 18,2018. Produced by Ilya Salmanzadeh,"Breathin" is a dance-pop song that features synthesizers and an upbeat production incorporating disco and EDM elements. The lyrics discuss how breathing can alleviate panic attacks,based on Grande's experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of a terrorist bombing that killed 22 people in one of her concerts.
Thank U,Next is the fifth studio album by American singer Ariana Grande,released on February 8,2019,by Republic Records. It was released six months after her fourth studio album Sweetener (2018),conceived in the midst of Grande's personal struggles,including the death of ex-boyfriend Mac Miller and the end of her engagement to Pete Davidson. Grande began working on the album in October 2018,enlisting writers and producers such as Tommy Brown,Max Martin,Ilya Salmanzadeh and Pop Wansel. With Thank U,Next,Grande distanced herself from the traditional promotion cycle that she employed for her previous album releases. Musically,the album is predominantly pop,R&B and trap. It was described as Grande's most personal record up to that point,with its lyrical content reflecting on personal flaws,grief and denial,as well as independence and self-empowerment.
"Imagine" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande. The song was written by Grande,Jameel Roberts and Priscilla Renea alongside its producers Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Happy Perez. It was released on December 14,2018,as the only promotional single from her fifth studio album Thank U,Next (2019).
"7 Rings" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on January 18,2019 by Republic Records as the second single from her fifth studio album Thank U,Next (2019). The song was written by Grande,Victoria Monét,Tayla Parx,Njomza,and Kaydence,alongside its producers Tommy Brown,Charles Anderson,and Michael Foster,with additional writing credits going to Rodgers and Hammerstein for an interpolation of their showtune "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music.
"In My Head" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande,on her fifth studio album,Thank U,Next (2019). The track was written by Grande,Lindel Deon Nelson Jr.,and Jameel Roberts alongside its producers Andrew "Pop" Wansel,Nathan "Happy" Perez and NOVA Wav's members Brittany "Chi" Coney and Denisia Andrews. It is a trap and R&B song that Grande says talks about "being in love with a version of somebody you've created in your head". Critics debated whether the subject of the song was comedian Pete Davidson or rapper Mac Miller,both former partners of Grande,and praised its personal lyrics. Following the release of Thank U,Next,it entered the charts in a number of countries including:Australia,Canada,Greece,the United Kingdom,the United States.
"Dang!" is a song by American rapper Mac Miller featuring American rapper Anderson .Paak. It was released on July 28,2016,as the lead single from Miller's fourth studio album The Divine Feminine (2016).
