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|recorded end = December 4, 2018
 
|recorded end = December 4, 2018
 
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|genre =Pop, R&B, trap
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|genre = Pop, R&B, trap
 
|label = [[Republic Records]]
 
|label = [[Republic Records]]
 
|producer = [[Ariana Grande]] {{Small|{{Abbr|(exec.)|Executive producer}}}}, [[Scooter Braun]] {{Small|{{Abbr|(exec.)|Executive producer}}}}, [[Tommy Brown]],<ref name="9songs" /> Charles Anderson, Michael Foster, [[Max Martin]],<ref name="Billboard">[https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/women-in-music/8487877/ariana-grande-cover-story-billboard-women-in-music-2018 ''Billboard'' - ''Billboard'' Woman of the Year Ariana Grande: 'There's Not Much I'm Afraid of Anymore']</ref> "Pop" Wansel, Happy Perez
 
|producer = [[Ariana Grande]] {{Small|{{Abbr|(exec.)|Executive producer}}}}, [[Scooter Braun]] {{Small|{{Abbr|(exec.)|Executive producer}}}}, [[Tommy Brown]],<ref name="9songs" /> Charles Anderson, Michael Foster, [[Max Martin]],<ref name="Billboard">[https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/women-in-music/8487877/ariana-grande-cover-story-billboard-women-in-music-2018 ''Billboard'' - ''Billboard'' Woman of the Year Ariana Grande: 'There's Not Much I'm Afraid of Anymore']</ref> "Pop" Wansel, Happy Perez
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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''.<ref>[https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/03/ariana-grande-reveals-new-album-title ''The FADER'' - Ariana Grande reveals her new album title]</ref>
 
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''.<ref>[https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/03/ariana-grande-reveals-new-album-title ''The FADER'' - Ariana Grande reveals her new album title]</ref>
   
Following the release of [[Thank U, Next (song)|the album's lead single]], it was leaked a picture of a sheet featuring a possible track listing, apparently written by Grande. The picture featured songs, at that time unknown, titled "NASA", "Imagine", "7 Rings", "Fake Smile", "In My Head", "Remember", "Make Up" and "Ghostin", of which all of them were confirmed months later, except "Remember" which was replaced by "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored".<ref name="tracklisting">[https://twitter.com/grandetrend/status/1059152393269641217 ''Twitter'' - Tweet of a fan with an image featuring the ''Thank U, Next'' track list.]</ref>
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Following the release of [[Thank U, Next (song)|the album's lead single]], a picture of a sheet featuring a possible track listing, apparently written by Grande, was leaked on the internet. The picture featured songs, at that time unknown, titled "NASA", "Imagine", "7 Rings", "Fake Smile", "In My Head", "Remember", "Make Up" and "Ghostin", of which all of them were confirmed months later, except "Remember" which was replaced by "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored".<ref name="tracklisting">[https://twitter.com/grandetrend/status/1059152393269641217 ''Twitter'' - Tweet of a fan with an image featuring the ''Thank U, Next'' track list.]</ref>
   
 
A music video for Grande's single "[[Breathin]]", from her previous album ''[[Sweetener (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 the songs "Make Up", "7 Rings", "Ghostin" and "Remember".<ref>[https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ariana-grande-breathin-music-video-hidden-clue-next-album Ariana Grande's "Breathin'" Music Video Features a Hidden Clue About Her Next Album]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/corollagrande/status/1060241330880811008 ''Twitter'' - Fan showing more possible tracks]</ref> Grande also teased "Imagine", "7 Rings" and "Needy" on the music video for the album's title track, "[[Thank U, Next (song)|Thank U, Next]]", released in November 2018.<ref>[https://www.bustle.com/p/what-does-7-rings-in-thank-u-next-mean-ariana-grande-may-be-teasing-more-new-music-13229751 What Does "7 Rings" In "Thank U, Next" Mean? Ariana Grande May Be Teasing More New Music]</ref>
 
A music video for Grande's single "[[Breathin]]", from her previous album ''[[Sweetener (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 the songs "Make Up", "7 Rings", "Ghostin" and "Remember".<ref>[https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ariana-grande-breathin-music-video-hidden-clue-next-album Ariana Grande's "Breathin'" Music Video Features a Hidden Clue About Her Next Album]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/corollagrande/status/1060241330880811008 ''Twitter'' - Fan showing more possible tracks]</ref> Grande also teased "Imagine", "7 Rings" and "Needy" on the music video for the album's title track, "[[Thank U, Next (song)|Thank U, Next]]", released in November 2018.<ref>[https://www.bustle.com/p/what-does-7-rings-in-thank-u-next-mean-ariana-grande-may-be-teasing-more-new-music-13229751 What Does "7 Rings" In "Thank U, Next" Mean? Ariana Grande May Be Teasing More New Music]</ref>
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On October 1, 2018, Grande uploaded a photo at studio on her Instagram story.<ref name="Oct1">[https://twitter.com/ArianaToday/status/1046940199182307328 ''Twitter'' - Grande's Instagram Story #4]</ref> 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).<ref name="9songs">[https://twitter.com/ArianaToday/status/1047225108711059456 ''Twitter'' - Ariana's Instagram Story #3]</ref>
 
On October 1, 2018, Grande uploaded a photo at studio on her Instagram story.<ref name="Oct1">[https://twitter.com/ArianaToday/status/1046940199182307328 ''Twitter'' - Grande's Instagram Story #4]</ref> 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).<ref name="9songs">[https://twitter.com/ArianaToday/status/1047225108711059456 ''Twitter'' - Ariana's Instagram Story #3]</ref>
   
The following is a list of dates on which Grande has been in the studio:
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The following is a list of dates, of when Grande was in the studio:
 
* October 1, 2018<ref name="Oct1" />
 
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* October 2, 2018<ref name="9songs" />
 
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== Critical reception ==
 
== Critical reception ==
''AllMusic'' editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine made an early review of the album. He noted the difference between ''Thank U, Next'' with Grande's previous album ''Sweetener'' saying that "this time Grande is swaggering with the confidence that comes with unquestioned stardom." He added that "the album feels slighter than ''Sweetener''." Erlewine gave the album 4.5 out of 5 stars.<ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/album/thank-u-next-mw0003246119 ''thank u, next'' - Ariana Grande - AllMusic]</ref> Sal Cinquemani, writing on behalf of ''Slant Magazine'', has given the album 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that ''Thank U, Next'' is "easily Grande’s most sonically consistent effort to date, even if that means some of the album’s sleek R&B tracks tend to blur together."<ref>[https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review-ariana-grande-embraces-her-flaws-on-thank-u-next/ Review: Ariana Grande Embraces Her Flaws on Thank U, Next]</ref>
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''AllMusic'' editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine made an early review of the album. He noted the difference between ''Thank U, Next'' with Grande's previous album ''Sweetener'' saying that "this time Grande is swaggering with the confidence that comes with unquestioned stardom." He added that "the album feels slighter than ''Sweetener''." Erlewine gave the album 4.5 out of 5 stars.<ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/album/thank-u-next-mw0003246119 ''thank u, next'' - Ariana Grande - AllMusic]</ref> Sal Cinquemani, writing on behalf of ''Slant Magazine'', gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that ''Thank U, Next'' is "easily Grande’s most sonically consistent effort to date, even if that means some of the album’s sleek R&B tracks tend to blur together."<ref>[https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review-ariana-grande-embraces-her-flaws-on-thank-u-next/ Review: Ariana Grande Embraces Her Flaws on Thank U, Next]</ref>
   
 
== Commercial performance ==
 
== Commercial performance ==
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* This is Grande’s first album on which she co-wrote every track.
 
* This is Grande’s first album on which she co-wrote every track.
* The album is Grande's first not to feature any collaborations.
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* The album is Grande's first album not to feature any collaborations.
 
* The first song recorded for the album was "[[Ghostin]]".<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1093946265258192896 ''Twitter'' - @ArianaGrande: "ghostin was first 🌫"]</ref>
 
* The first song recorded for the album was "[[Ghostin]]".<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1093946265258192896 ''Twitter'' - @ArianaGrande: "ghostin was first 🌫"]</ref>
 
* The last song recorded for the album was "[[Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored]]".<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1093946488315510784 ''Twitter'' - @ArianaGrande: "buwygf,ib"]</ref>
 
* The last song recorded for the album was "[[Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored]]".<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1093946488315510784 ''Twitter'' - @ArianaGrande: "buwygf,ib"]</ref>

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This article is about the album. For its title track, see Thank U, Next (song).

Thank U, Next (stylized in all lowercase) is Ariana Grande's fifth studio album released on February 8, 2019 through Republic Records.[3] The album was recorded starting on October 1, 2018 and finishing on December 4, 2018.[4][5]

Two singles were released from the album, and both debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. With this, Thank U, Next joined Daydream by Mariah Carey as the only albums by female artists to have multiple songs debut at number one.[6] Grande also joined Carey (3) and Britney Spears (2) as the only female artists with multiple number-one debuts; overall she is the fifth artist after Justin Bieber (2) and Drake (2).[7]

Background

During the Sweetener livestream on August 16, 2018, Grande confirmed that she would start working on her next album in September 2018.[8] Tommy Brown shared a short snippet of a song on his Instagram story on October 4, 2018.[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".[10]

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.[11]

Following the release of the album's lead single, a picture of a sheet featuring a possible track listing, apparently written by Grande, was leaked on the internet. The picture featured songs, at that time unknown, titled "NASA", "Imagine", "7 Rings", "Fake Smile", "In My Head", "Remember", "Make Up" and "Ghostin", of which all of them were confirmed months later, except "Remember" which was replaced by "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored".[12]

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 the songs "Make Up", "7 Rings", "Ghostin" and "Remember".[13][14] 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.[15]

On December 4, 2018, Grande revealed on Twitter that the album was finished.[5] In an interview with Billboard, the album was described as "deep, bass-driven bangers with trap beats alternating with airy, sad ballads".[2]

On January 3, 2019, Grande confirmed on Twitter that "7 Rings" would be the second single from the album.[16] The album pre-order started on January 25, 2019.[17] Its track listing was revealed on January 22, 2018 on Instagram.[18]

Cover art

Grande revealed that there would be a different version for the physical and digital album cover art.[19] The digital version of the cover was revealed on January 23, 2019 and Grande stated that this was her favorite one yet. It features an upside down picture of Grande, shot by Alfredo Flores, with the title of the album painted on her neck by Brian Nicholson in a pink background.[20] While the physical version, revealed two days later, features a black background.[21]

Recording

On October 1, 2018, Grande uploaded a photo at studio on her Instagram story.[4] 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, of when Grande was in the studio:

  • October 1, 2018[4]
  • October 2, 2018[1]
  • October 3, 2018[22]
  • October 4, 2018[9]
  • October 5, 2018[23]
  • October 6, 2018[24]
  • October 7, 2018[25]
  • October 8, 2018[26]
  • October 9, 2018[27]
  • October 10, 2018[28]
  • October 11, 2018[29]
  • October 12, 2018[30]
  • October 22, 2018[31]
  • October 24, 2018[32]
  • October 26, 2018[33]
  • October 30, 2018[34]
  • November 9, 2018[35]
  • November 11, 2018[36]
  • November 27, 2018[37]
  • November 28, 2018[38]
  • November 29, 2018[39]
  • December 4, 2018[5]

Singles

The lead single and title track, "Thank U, Next", was released on November 3, 2018.[40]

The second single, "7 Rings", was released on January 18, 2019.[41]

The third single, "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored", was released along with the album on February 8, 2019.[42]

Promotional singles

A promotional single, "Imagine", was released on December 14, 2018.[43]

Tour

Main article: Sweetener World Tour

Grande confirmed that the tour for her album Sweetener will be combined with Thank U, Next.[44] 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.[45]

Critical reception

AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine made an early review of the album. He noted the difference between Thank U, Next with Grande's previous album Sweetener saying that "this time Grande is swaggering with the confidence that comes with unquestioned stardom." He added that "the album feels slighter than Sweetener." Erlewine gave the album 4.5 out of 5 stars.[46] Sal Cinquemani, writing on behalf of Slant Magazine, gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that Thank U, Next is "easily Grande’s most sonically consistent effort to date, even if that means some of the album’s sleek R&B tracks tend to blur together."[47]

Commercial performance

After the release of Thank U, Next, it reached the top on US iTunes in just 5 minutes, becoming the fastest album in history to hit #1 on US iTunes.

Trivia

  • This is Grande’s first album on which she co-wrote every track.
  • The album is Grande's first album not to feature any collaborations.
  • The first song recorded for the album was "Ghostin".[48]
  • The last song recorded for the album was "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored".[49]

Gallery

Booklet

Track listing

Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Imagine"Andrew Wansel, Nathan Perez, Priscilla Renea, Jameel Roberts, Ariana GrandeWansel, Perez3:32
2."Needy"Grande, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Tommy BrownBrown2:51
3."NASA"Grande, Monét, Parx, Brown, Charles AndersonBrown, Anderson3:02
4."Bloodline"Grande, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Savan KotechaMartin3:36
5."Fake Smile"Wansel, Perez, Renea, Kennedi Lykken, Justin Tranter, Grande, Joseph W. Frierson, Mary Lou FriersonWansel, Perez3:28
6."Bad Idea"Grande, Martin, Salmanzadeh, KotechaMartin, Ilya4:27
7."Make Up"Grande, Monét, Parx, Brown, Brian Malik BaptisteBrown, Baptiste2:20
8."Ghostin"Grande, Martin, Salmanzadeh, Kotecha, Monét, ParxMartin, Ilya4:31
9."In My Head"Wansel, Grande, Perez, Brittany Chi Coney, Denisia Andrews, Lindel Deon Nelson Jr., RobertsWansel, Perez3:42
10."7 Rings"Grande, Monét, Parx, Njomza Vitia, Kimberly Krysiuk, Brown, Michael Foster, Anderson, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein IIBrown, Anderson, Foster2:58
11."Thank U, Next"Grande, Monét, Parx, Vitia, Krysiuk, Brown, Foster, AndersonBrown, Foster, Anderson3:27
12."Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored"Grande, Martin, Salmanzadeh, Kotecha, Kandi Burruss, Kevin BriggsMartin, Ilya3:10
Total length:41:11

Cut tracks

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Twitter - Ariana's Instagram Story #3
  2. 2.0 2.1 Billboard - Billboard Woman of the Year Ariana Grande: 'There's Not Much I'm Afraid of Anymore'
  3. Twitter - Ariana Grande - how convenient 🖖🏼
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Twitter - Grande's Instagram Story #4
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Twitter - Current Pop - Ariana Grande reveals her fifth studio album "thank u, next" was completed ten minutes ago.
  6. Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’ Debuted At No. 1 After A Record-Breaking Amount Of Streams
  7. Ariana Grande's '7 Rings' Soars In at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
  8. Twitter - Pop Crave - "During her intimate Virtual Sweetener Release Party, @ArianaGrande confirmed that she will begin her fifth studio album next month."
  9. 9.0 9.1 Twitter - Tommy Brown (@tbhits) shares new snippet in the studio with Ariana: ”Crazy things happening” 👀
  10. Instagram - Ariana Grande - "tell me how good it feels to be needed"
  11. The FADER - Ariana Grande reveals her new album title
  12. Twitter - Tweet of a fan with an image featuring the Thank U, Next track list.
  13. Ariana Grande's "Breathin'" Music Video Features a Hidden Clue About Her Next Album
  14. Twitter - Fan showing more possible tracks
  15. What Does "7 Rings" In "Thank U, Next" Mean? Ariana Grande May Be Teasing More New Music
  16. Twitter - Ariana Grande - it's 7 rings
  17. Twitter - Ariana Grande - friday 🌪🌫
  18. Ariana Grande Reveals Tracklist For New Album thank u, next
  19. Everything We Know About Ariana Grande's New Album 'Thank U, Next'
  20. Twitter - "this is my fav album cover i think. brian painted me. fredo shot me. made with tru, deep friendship and love. just like this music."
  21. Twitter - Grande revealing the album's physical cover
  22. Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 3)
  23. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 5)
  24. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 6)
  25. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana’s Instagram Story (October 7)
  26. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana’s Instagram Story #4
  27. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana’s Instagram Story #3
  28. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana's Instagram Story (October 10)
  29. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana's Instagram Story #2
  30. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana's Instagram Story #2
  31. Instagram - Frankie James Grande - "visiting my sister in the studio"
  32. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana's Instagram Story (October 24)
  33. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana's Instagram Story #2
  34. Twitter - Ariana Grande Today - Ariana's Instagram Story #2
  35. Twitter - Ariana Grande Update - Ariana via Instagram Stories
  36. Billboard - Ariana Grande Shares Mysterious Studio Video With Max Martin: Watch
  37. Twitter - Ariana Grande Updates - Ariana via Instagram Story (11)
  38. Twitter - Ariana Grande - ily today was so fun
  39. Instagram - dougmiddlebrook - these are my favorite days
  40. iTunes - "thank u, next" - Single by Ariana Grande on Apple Music
  41. Twitter - Ariana Grande - 💍💍💍💍💍💍💍1.18.
  42. Twitter - Grande announcing the album's third single
  43. Billboard - Ariana Grande Drops Countdown For Her Next Single, 'Imagine'
  44. Twitter - Grande confirming the tour combined with both albums
  45. Twitter - Grande confirming the tour dates
  46. thank u, next - Ariana Grande - AllMusic
  47. Review: Ariana Grande Embraces Her Flaws on Thank U, Next
  48. Twitter - @ArianaGrande: "ghostin was first 🌫"
  49. Twitter - @ArianaGrande: "buwygf,ib"
Thank U, Next
February 8, 2019 • 41:04 • Republic Records
Songs
Released 7 RingsBad IdeaBloodlineBreak Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm BoredFake SmileGhostinImagineIn My HeadMake UpMonopolyNASANeedyThank U, Next
Unreleased BrittleClose FriendsConfusedCould Be UsDr NickDon't Waste My TimeHow I Look On YouHell YeaIndicaIn The MomentItallianoJuiceLa La LieLike ThatMade Of TheseMy HairNot OkRememberSomething DifferentStill On Ur MindTommy PWhat Would You
Artists
Ariana GrandeVictoria Monét2 Chainz
Tour
Sweetener World Tour