Ariana Grande Album “Thank U, Next”
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Thank U, Next is Ariana Grande‘s upcoming fifth studio album. The album was recorded starting on October 1, 2018, and finishing on December 4, 2018.[3][4]
During the Sweetener livestream on August 16, 2018, Grande confirmed that she would start working on her next album in September 2018.[5] Tommy Brownshared a short snippet of a song on his Instagram story on October 4, 2018.[6]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 the song.[7]
On November 1, 2018, Grande revealed on Twitter that she was finishing the album, but she later deleted the tweet. On November 3, 2018, Grande confirmed the title of the album, Thank U, Next.[8]
A music video for Grande’s single “Breathin”, from her previous album Sweetener, was released on November 7, 2018. In the video, a short scene shows a departures board, where some possible tracks from Thank U, Next are listed, including “NASA”, “Imagine” and “Needy”. Also, another short scene shows the board in the background blurred. Fans noted more possible songs “Make Up”, “7 Rings”, “Ghostin” and “Remember”.[9][10] Grande also teased “Imagine”, “7 Rings” and “Needy” on the music video for the album’s title track, “Thank U, Next”, released in November 2018.[11]
On December 4, 2018, Grande revealed on Twitter that the album was finished.[4] In an interview with Billboard, the album was described as “deep, bass-driven bangers with trap beats alternating with airy, sad ballads”.[2]
Recording
On October 1, 2018, Grande uploaded a photo at studio on her Instagram story.[3] A day later, she uploaded more photos and revealed that at least nine songs were recorded, tagging songwriters and producers Kaydence, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Tommy Brown, Scootie and Mikey (from Social House).[1]
The following is a list of dates on which Grande has been in the studio:
- October 1, 2018[3]
- October 2, 2018[1]
- October 3, 2018[12]
- October 4, 2018[6]
- October 5, 2018[13]
- October 6, 2018[14]
- October 7, 2018[15]
- October 8, 2018[16]
- October 9, 2018[17]
- October 10, 2018[18]
- October 11, 2018[19]
- October 12, 2018[20]
- October 22, 2018[21]
- October 24, 2018[22]
- October 26, 2018[23]
- October 30, 2018[24]
- November 9, 2018[25]
- November 11, 2018[26]
- November 27, 2018[27]
- November 28, 2018[28]
- November 29, 2018[29]
- December 4, 2018[4]
The lead single and title track, “Thank U, Next“, was released on November 3, 2018.[30]
Promotional singles
A promotional single, “Imagine”, was released on December 14, 2018.[31]
Tour
Grande confirmed that the tour for her album Sweetener will be combined with Thank U, Next.[32] The dates for the North American leg of the Sweetener World Tour were announced on October 25, 2018 and will begin on March 18, 2019.[33]
Songs
The album will feature 13 tracks and will not include any collaborations.[34][35] Grande has also confirmed that this album will not include an intro.[36]
Confirmed songs
- Track 12 – “Thank U, Next” – 3:27[37][38][39]
- “Needy” – a 45-second snippet was posted by Grande on her social media.[7]
- “NASA” – the title can be seen in the music video for “Breathin“.[40][41]
- “Imagine” – the title can be seen in the music videos for “Breathin” and “Thank U, Next”.[42][43]
- “7 Rings” – the title can be seen in the music videos for “Breathin” and “Thank U, Next”.[44]
- “In My Head” – Grande confirmed the song on Twitter.[45]
- “Fake Smile” – Grande confirmed the song on Twitter.[46]
Possible songs
- “Remember” – the title can be seen in the music video for “Breathin“.[42]
- “Make Up” – the title can be seen in the music video for “Breathin“.[40]
- “Ghostin” – the title can be seen in the music video for “Breathin“.[40]
- “You” – a scrapped song from Sweetener, however Grande said that she might release the song at some point in an interview with Zach Sang.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Twitter – Ariana’s Instagram Story #3
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Billboard – Billboard Woman of the Year Ariana Grande: ‘There’s Not Much I’m Afraid of Anymore’
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Twitter – Grande’s Instagram Story #4
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Twitter – Current Pop – Ariana Grande reveals her fifth studio album “thank u, next” was completed ten minutes ago.
- ↑ Twitter – Pop Crave – “During her intimate Virtual Sweetener Release Party, @ArianaGrande confirmed that she will begin her fifth studio album next month.”
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Twitter – Tommy Brown (@tbhits) shares new snippet in the studio with Ariana: ”Crazy things happening” 👀
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Instagram – Ariana Grande – “tell me how good it feels to be needed”
- ↑ The FADER – Ariana Grande reveals her new album title
- ↑ Ariana Grande’s “Breathin'” Music Video Features a Hidden Clue About Her Next Album
- ↑ Twitter – Fan showing more possible tracks
- ↑ What Does “7 Rings” In “Thank U, Next” Mean? Ariana Grande May Be Teasing More New Music
- ↑ https://twitter.com/ArianaToday/status/1047600845305602048
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 5)
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 6)
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 7)
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story #4
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story #3
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 10)
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story #2
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story #2
- ↑ Instagram – Frankie James Grande – “visiting my sister in the studio”
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 24)
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story #2
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana’s Instagram Story #2
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Update – Ariana via Instagram Stories
- ↑ Billboard – Ariana Grande Shares Mysterious Studio Video With Max Martin: Watch
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande Updates – Ariana via Instagram Story (11)
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande – ily today was so fun
- ↑ Instagram – dougmiddlebrook – these are my favorite days
- ↑ iTunes – “thank u, next” – Single by Ariana Grande on Apple Music
- ↑ Billboard – Ariana Grande Drops Countdown For Her Next Single, ‘Imagine’
- ↑ Twitter – Grande confirming the tour combined with both albums
- ↑ Twitter – Grande confirming the tour dates
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande – thirteen
- ↑ Twitter – Grande saying the album won’t feature any collaborations
- ↑ Twitter – No intro
- ↑ Twitter – Grande announcing a single coming soon
- ↑ Twitter – Grande listening to “Thank U, Next”
- ↑ Twitter – Grande confirming the last track of the album
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 40.2 Twitter – More songs teased from the track listing
- ↑ Twitter – Grande about ‘NASA’
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Twitter – Ariana Grande Today – Ariana revealed two more songs from her upcoming album
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana about ‘Imagine’
- ↑ Billboard – Ariana Grande Explains the ‘7 Rings’ Reference in Her ‘Thank U, Next’ Video
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande – yes, that one is real
- ↑ Twitter – Ariana Grande – yes