Ariana Grande "thank u, next" 2023-07-07 " says the band

" says the band

speed metal

an expanded tracklist and a gatefold jacket

Since forming as teenagers in 2006

Subtle electronic flourishes lurk in some songs while the album opens with an atmospheric intro built on vocalist Sam King's gravely voice and hip-hop influenced cadence

Ariana Grande "thank u, next" 2023-07-07 " says the bandFifth studio from pint sized poster Ariana Grande. Following the release of Sweetener last year, Grande began working on a new album in October, enlisting writers and producers such as Tommy Brown, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Andrew Pop Wansel. The album was conceived in the midst of personal matters, including the death of her ex boyfriend Mac Miller and breaking up with fianc Pete Davison. Includes the singles Imagine, 7 Rings and the record