"thank u, next" has reached 6.8 billion streams on Spotify. [60], Thank U, Next was released worldwide on February 8, 2019, by Republic Records,[15][61][62] five months and 22 days after Sweetener, which was released on August 17, 2018. "[96] AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine also gave the album a positive review, commenting that "Grande is swaggering with [] confidence" and concluding that the album "embodies every aspect of Ariana Grande, the grand pop star. "I don't do this often. Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored. [51] Billboard magazine noted it's "the most hip-hop-leaning song Grande has released in the post-Sweetener era yet, with Grande almost rapping the song's verses". [23], The ninth track "In My Head" begins with an excerpt of a voicemail from by Grande's close friend Doug Middlebrook. Written by Grande, Tayla Parx and Victoria Mont, along with its producers Tommy Brown, Charles Anderson, and Michael Foster, "Thank U, Next" is a celebratory ode to Grande's failed . [66] Normani and Social House were announced as the opening acts for the first leg of the tour. Just six months after the release of Sweetener, Ariana Grande is back with a new full-length album. On the latest edition of the Billboard 200, Thank U, Next slips from No. This also made Grande the third artist in history to have an album with two songs that debuted at number one on the Hot 100, after Drake's Scorpion in 2018 and Mariah Carey's Daydream in 1995. Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next (Artist Songbook) Paperback - April 1, 2019 by Ariana Grande (Artist) 35 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $15.99 Read with Our Free App Paperback $19.99 19 Used from $12.00 24 New from $13.00 (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). The album set a record for most streams of a pop record with 360,000 album equivalent units (including 116,000 in pure sales). The album revolves around its lead single and titular track, which is based on a since-deleted tweet Ariana made in response to a joke Pete Davidson made on the twos failed engagement in a promotional clip for Saturday Night Live. Ariana Grande Through the Years: Photos. It features a pink background and an upside down photo of Grande in the middle, shot by Alfredo Flores, with the title of the album painted on her neck by Brian Nicholson. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Though I wish he were here instead/Dont want that living in your head, she confesses on ghostin, a gutting synth-and-strings ballad that hovers in your throat. Audio An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. A lot of it sounds really upbeat, but its actually a super sad chapter. [67], The title track was released as the lead single from the album on November 3, 2018, without prior announcements. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Ariana Grande - Thank U Next - New CD - J600A at the best online prices at eBay! 12. Ariana commented on this in a tweet, explaining that she didnt feel ready to release the song. [123] In its second week, the album remained atop the chart, earning an additional 151,000 units, consisting of 20,000 pure album sales, becoming Grande's first album to spend multiple weeks at number one. " Thank U, Next " (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. 2 Chainz] - Single. Its opening week figure of 360,000 was also the largest for a pop album since Taylor Swift's Reputation (2017). In support of both Sweetener and Thank U, Next, Grande embarked on the Sweetener World Tour, beginning on March 18, 2019. Friendship anthem. A week before the albums release, she swapped out a particularly sentimental song called Remember with the provocative, *NSYNC-sampling break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored. As expected, it sent her fans into a frenzy. Ariana uses the word, On ghostin, Ariana talks about being with someone while loving a different person. A week later, she announced the tracks release date along with its cover art. "[98] In a capsule review for Vice, Robert Christgau gave the album a three-star honorable mention () and summed it up as Grande's "maturing from multitracked studio trickeration to straight love songslove songs an old grouch might complain are all too superstar-specific"; the title track and "Ghostin'" were cited as highlights.[99]. [5][6] By the following month, the still reticent singer expressed renewed interest in touring, one supporting both Sweetener and her forthcoming project, and she soon announced the initial leg of her Sweetener World Tour. 7 rings (Remix) [feat. Wicked: se revela primer vistazo de Ariana Grande y Cynthia Erivo como Glinda y Elphaba. The first song written for the album was ", The last song recorded for the album was ", There was originally going to be a deluxe edition of the album released in America as well as the deluxe Japanese version, but due to the. This was also the second consecutive year that Billboard ranked Grande's album as the best of year after naming the artist's previous album, Sweetener, as their number one best album of 2018. He just comes to visit me/When Im dreaming every now and then. Like many of the songs here, it was produced by Max Martin, who has a supernatural way of making pain and suffering sound like beams of light. This album predominantly focuses on Ariana's love for her significant other. [25][26] The song features multiple whistle notes,[27] and its lyrics speak about Grande's denial of failed relationships, specifically her relationship with Mac Miller. [75] The track was also commercially successful, peaking atop the charts of 15 countries, including the US, debuting atop of the Billboard Hot 100, making Grande the third female artist to have two or more songs debuting at the top slot of the Hot 100. Released in 2019, the album has been certified double-platinum and features the smash hits "thank u, next" (#1), "7 rings" (#1), and "break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored," (#2). Will Ariana embark on any tours to support the album? It also scored the largest streaming week by a female artist in the country at the time (29 million audio streams). "Honestly. I made it with like my best friends over the course of a really small period of time, and it kind of like, saved my life [from this] super challenging chapter that you know, sucked, and then my friends made it amazing and special and, um, forever grateful for that, and the music just feels like how it felt making it.Ariana Grande on her fifth album, Thank U, Next (stylized all in lowercase, commonly abbreviated as "TUN") is Ariana Grande's fifth studio album. The album was preceded by two singles, the title track and "7 Rings", both of which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Grande's first two number-one songs in the United States. [16] Its track listing was revealed on January 22, 2019 on Instagram. Andrew Wansel, Nathan Perez, Priscilla Renea, Jameel Roberts, Wansel, Perez, Renea, Kennedi Lykken, Justin Tranter, Grande, Joseph W. Frierson, Mary Lou Frierson, Grande, Mont, Parx, Brown, Brian Baptiste, Grande, Martin, Salmanzadeh, Kotecha, Mont, Parx, Wansel, Grande, Perez, Brittany "Chi" Coney, Denisia Andrews, Lindel Deon Nelson Jr., Roberts. [6] Grande also joined Carey and Britney Spears as the only female artists with multiple number-one debuts; overall she is the fifth artist after Justin Bieberand Drake. Ariana Grande Thank U, Next. LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 02: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. "Seven rings is jus like..a flex. Erlewine gave the album 4.5 out of 5 stars. Her hopeful fourth album, Sweetener written after the deadly attack at her concert in Manchesterencouraged fans to stay strong and open to love (at the time, the singer was newly engaged to Pete Davidson). Her hopeful fourth album, Sweetenerwritten after the deadly attack at her concert in Manchester, Englandencouraged fans to stay strong and open to love (at the time, the singer was newly engaged to Pete Davidson). "[35] The fourth track is "Bloodline." She says, "One small step for woman, one giant leap for womankind",[34] a variation on Neil Armstrong's quote, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. "I just . So I do and I did and I am, and I will continue to. thank u, next may be an imperfect album but its a perfect next chapter. Yes, the album reached #1 on US iTunes in just 5 minutes, becoming the fastest album to top the chart in history. [131], In Canada, Thank U, Next debuted at number one on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, marking Grande's third number one in the country. For other articles with the same name, see. Grande began working on the album in October 2018, enlisting writers and producers such as Tommy Brown, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Pop Wansel. She also references. This is a BETA experience. Now, that set ranks as her second-longest-charting, while Thank U, Next continues to add to its notable sum. ", She also compared it narratively to other tracks on her album. How did this album perform on the Billboard 200? You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. the 2018 iHeartRadio Wango Tango by AT&T at Banc of California Stadium on June 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Named by several publications as the best album of 2019, it was included in numerous publications' year-end and decade-end lists. He added that "the album feels slighter than Sweetener." After her last album Sweetener became the inescapable soundtrack for the second half of 2018, Ariana has delivered another collection of smashes only five months after with thank u, next. [132][133] Additionally, all 12 of the album's tracks charted on the Canadian Hot 100 simultaneously, for two consecutive weeks. Thank u again for understanding n respecting this decision.". Lyrics include, "I can be needy/So hard to please me/I know it feels so good to be needy," and "I know you're not far but I still can't handle all the distance/You're traveling with my heart.". 1 After A Record-Breaking Amount Of Streams, Ariana Grande's '7 Rings' Soars In at No. Ariana Grande - thank u, next (Official Video) 5:31; Ariana Grande . Ariana Grande May Be Teasing More New Music, Ariana Grande Reveals Tracklist For New Album, Universal Music Japan - Deluxe Edition Tracklist, Everything We Know About Ariana Grande's New Album 'Thank U, Next', Review: Ariana Grande Embraces Her Flaws on Thank U, Next, Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next' Debuts at No. Ariana Grande spent over an hour chatting with Zach Sang about her Thank U, Next album in a new interview uploaded to YouTube Saturday (Feb. 9). Ariana Grande. 1 on the Hot 100, giving the Grammy winner her first two leaders on that list. You may take away something totally different and specific to your life! Maybe the ride is just starting. Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next (2019, Explicit, CD) - Discogs Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next More images Tracklist Hide Credits Companies, etc. It was released on February 8, 2019, through Republic Records. Nothing on this one yet, though fans have asked. Thank U, Next is the fifth studio album by American singer Ariana Grande, released on February 8, 2019, by Republic Records. [44] "Ghostin", the eighth track, is an emotional synth-and-strings ballad. Thank U, Next and its songs received nominations for four Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award and a Juno Award. Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next Addeddate 2019-01-20 14:39:14 Identifier Ariana_201901 Scanner Falling for someone that they are not." Ariana Grande has slammed her "horrible" fans after her unreleased music was leaked online.. The single that started it all, the thank you song to Grande's exes Pete Davidson, Mac Miller, Ricky Alvarez, and Big Sean. "[63], The album cover art, shot by Alfredo Flores, shows Grande laying upside-down on the floor with the album title painted on her neck. [9] Later that day, Grande shared a 45-second-snippet of a song on her Instagram with the caption "tell me how good it feels to be needed" which are lyrics from a song, later revealed to be titled "Needy". [58][59] It samples "It Makes Me Ill" by NSYNC in the bridge. I just want to feel stable and ok sharing, promoting, performing the songs for u which I wouldnt. 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An illustration of an audio speaker. Ariana Grande has no refractory period. Just two weeks ago, it was tied with Dangerous Woman as the singers effort with the most frames spent on the tally. It was surprise released on November 3, 2018, through Republic Records, as the lead single from her fifth studio album of the same name (2019). Grammys 2022: Will Lady Gaga Finally Win One Of The Big Four Awards? There, she confirmed that the pre-order would be available that Friday, and that she would reveal the cover art and official tracklist. 2, 9 Jaw-Dropping Moments From The Love Is Blind (Not So) Live Reunion, Jason Isbells Documentary Looks Like Its About Music, But Its Really About So Much More, Sarah Snook Says Her Succession Character Shiv Roy Needs A Bit Of A Hug, India Box Office: Shaakuntalam Makes Less Than $2 Million In Three Days. It spent 168 weeks on the chart, becoming Grande's longest-running album. [39] Helen Brown from The Independent stated that Grande is "embracing her inner mean girl (on the sexy "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored") [and] owning her flaws and contradictions" on tracks such as "Needy" and "NASA", yet concluded that the album lacks enough "vocal grit". New favourite record in my collection! Books. [9], The fallout of Miller's death influenced Grande's choice of collaborators. All of the album's 12 tracks entered the Hot 100, with the singles occupying the top three spots, making Grande the first soloist to achieve this feat. Finally, Ariana confirmed the final release date to be February 8th. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with 360,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 14, according to . [8] Tommy Brown shared a short snippet of a song on his Instagram story on October 4, 2018. Thank U, Next (stylized all in lowercase, commonly abbreviated as " TUN ") is Ariana Grande 's fifth studio album. Based on 12 reviews from mainstream sources, the album received universal acclaim and an average Metacritic rating of 87. 1 Bestselling Song In America With People Pt. [14], On December 4, 2018, Grande revealed on Twitter that the album was finished. [121], On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, issue dated February 20, all 12 songs from Thank U, Next appeared simultaneously; eleven of those songs appeared in the top 40, breaking the record for the most simultaneous top 40 entries by a female artist. When she sings "I'm a girl with a whole lot of baggage" at the emotional climax of her new album, Thank U, Next, you'd be forgiven for thinking .