Ariana Grande-Butera is an American singer,songwriter,and actress. Regarded as a pop icon,she is noted as an influential figure in popular music and as one of the most prominent vocalists of her generation for her four-octave vocal range and signature whistle register. Grande has received numerous accolades throughout her career,including one Brit Award,two Grammy Awards,two Billboard Music Awards,three American Music Awards,nine MTV Video Music Awards,and 35 Guinness World Records. Rolling Stone ranked her amongst the greatest singers of all time.
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).
The discography of American singer,songwriter,and actress Ariana Grande consists of seven studio albums,two compilation albums,one live album,two extended plays (EPs),fifty-four singles,and fifteen promotional singles. Throughout her career thus far,Grande has sold over 90 million records worldwide,making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),she has sold over 100 million units,across albums,singles,and features,and 10 million albums and 73.5 million digital singles units as a lead artist. In the U.S.,Grande has moved 22.4 million album units,and garnered over 23.6 billion streams across lead artist credits,according to Luminate. Having amassed over 105 billion consumed streams thus far,Grande is the most streamed female artist ever. She is also the most streamed female artist of the 2010s on Spotify and Apple Music. She has amassed 73 chart entries on the Billboard Hot 100—the fourth most entries for a female artist—including eight number ones and 21 top-10 hits altogether so far. Grande was named the sixth top female artist of the 2010s decade,and was ranked among Billboard's Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Artists,at number 78. Grande is also one of the most certified female artists in the UK,with nearly 25 million units.
Yours Truly is the debut studio album by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on August 30,2013,by Republic Records. The album's songs were recorded over nearly a 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.
"Baby I" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on July 22,2013 by Republic Records as the second single from her debut studio album,Yours Truly (2013). The song was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds,Antonio Dixon and Patrick "J. Que" Smith and produced by the first two. "Baby I" is a pop and R&B song with drums,horns and a syncopated beat. It also contains an uptempo '90s-inspired beat. Lyrically,the song is about not being able to fully express your feelings towards someone you love. The song was well-received by music critics,who complimented the song's "throwback" sound,while others praised Grande's vocals,which were compared to those of Mariah Carey.
"Right There" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande,featuring American rapper Big Sean. It was released on August 6,2013 by Republic Records as the third and final single from Grande's debut studio album Yours Truly (2013),It was written by Grande,Harmony Samuels,H. "Carmen Reece" Culver,J. "Lonny" Bereal,James "J-Doe" Smith,Al Sherrod Lambert,Jeff Lorber and Sean. It features a prominent sample of the jazz instrumental song "Rain Dance" (1979) by The Jeff Lorber Fusion. The song is a throwback to R&B music of the 1990s,a sonority that predominates the production of Yours Truly and the first single "The Way",which Grande considered "Right There" as a sequel to,that uses heavy programmed snare drums,snaps and synthesizers as complement of its sound. In the lyrics,Grande expresses her passion to her love interest affirming that she will always be there for him,with Sean responding to her affirmation while using several double entendres in a more sexual perspective.
Christmas Kisses is the debut Christmas record and extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on December 13,2013,in most countries,and on December 17,2013,in the United States,as a collection of two covers of classic Christmas songs,and two original songs. On December 3,2014,the Japanese special edition was released for CD and two days later for digital download. It peaked at number twenty-five on the Oricon chart. The EP went on to sell 68,871 copies in the US and over 405,000 copies worldwide.
"Problem" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande,featuring Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. It was released by Republic Records on April 28,2014 as the lead single from Grande's second studio album,My Everything (2014). It was written by both alongside Savan Kotecha,Ilya and Max Martin,being produced by the latter two with Shellback,with Peter Carlsson serving as a vocal producer. "Problem" is an uptempo dance-pop and R&B song with influences of funk music,which comprises a melody based on drums,saxophone loops,and trumpets. The chorus features uncredited background vocals from American hip-hop artist Big Sean. Lyrically,Grande has stated that the song is about "the feeling of being absolutely terrified to re-approach a relationship that's gone sour –but you want to more than anything."
"Break Free" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande,featuring Russian-German music producer Zedd. It was released by Republic Records on July 2,2014 as the second single from Grande's second studio album,My Everything (2014). It was written by Savan Kotecha and its producers Zedd and Max Martin. Musically,the song explores EDM and electro genres,a musical departure for Grande,whose discography is primarily composed of pop and R&B.
"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.
"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.
"My Favorite Part" is a song by American rapper Mac Miller,featuring American singer Ariana Grande. It was released by Warner Bros. Records as the third single from Miller's fourth studio album The Divine Feminine on September 9,2016. The song was written by Miller,Grande,and its producer,MusicManTy. A music video was released on December 12,2016.
"Bed" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj,featuring American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on June 14,2018 by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records as the second single from Minaj's fourth studio album Queen (2018). The song was produced by Ben Billions,Beats Bailey,Supa Dups,and Messy. It marks the fourth collaboration between Minaj and Grande. Commercially,the song peaked at number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100,as well as reached the top 20 in Australia,Scotland,and the United Kingdom.
"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. It was 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 did not utilise 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.
Al Sherrod Lambert,sometimes known as simply A-Rod,is a Grammy Award winning American producer,singer,songwriter,and musician. He has won recognition as a gospel,pop,hip hop and R&B producer. He is signed to Kobalt Music Group and is a registered BMI songwriter.
"Break Up with Your Girlfriend,I'm Bored" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on February 8,2019 by Republic Records as the third and final single from her fifth studio album,Thank U,Next (2019). The song was written by Grande,Savan Kotecha,Kandi Burruss,Kevin Briggs,and the producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. The R&B and trap song consists of a bass guitar and interpolates the NSYNC song "It Makes Me Ill" in the bridge. The lyrics depict Grande convincing a man to break up with his girlfriend.
"Positions" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on October 23,2020 by Republic Records as the lead single from Grande's sixth studio album of the same name (2020). The song was written by Grande,Angelina Barrett,Brian Vincent Bates,Nija Charles,James Jarvis,Tommy Brown,London on da Track,and Mr. Franks,and produced by the last three.
