Thank U, Next is Ariana Grande's upcoming fifth studio album. It will be 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]
Background
During the Sweetener livestream on August 16, 2018, Grande confirmed that she would start working on her next album in September 2018.[6] Tommy Brown shared a short snippet of a song on his Instagram story on October 4, 2018.[7] 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.[8]
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.[9]
Following the release of 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".[10]
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".[11][12] 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.[13]
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.[14] The album will be available for pre-order on January 25, 2019.[15] Its track listing was revealed on January 22, 2018 on Instagram.[16]
Cover art
Grande said that there will be a different version for the physical and digital album cover art.[17]
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.[18]
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 on which Grande has been in the studio:
- October 1, 2018[4]
- October 2, 2018[1]
- October 3, 2018[19]
- October 4, 2018[7]
- October 5, 2018[20]
- October 6, 2018[21]
- October 7, 2018[22]
- October 8, 2018[23]
- October 9, 2018[24]
- October 10, 2018[25]
- October 11, 2018[26]
- October 12, 2018[27]
- October 22, 2018[28]
- October 24, 2018[29]
- October 26, 2018[30]
- October 30, 2018[31]
- November 9, 2018[32]
- November 11, 2018[33]
- November 27, 2018[34]
- November 28, 2018[35]
- November 29, 2018[36]
- December 4, 2018[5]
Singles
The lead single and title track, "Thank U, Next", was released on November 3, 2018.[37]
The second single, "7 Rings", was released on January 18, 2019.[38]
Promotional singles
A promotional single, "Imagine", was released on December 14, 2018.[39]
Tour
Grande confirmed that the tour for her album Sweetener will be combined with Thank U, Next.[40] 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.[41]
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Imagine" | Andrew "Pop" Wansel, Ariana Grande, Jameel Roberts, Nathan Perez, Priscilla Renea | Wansel, Perez | 3:32 |
| 2. | "Needy" | |||
| 3. | "NASA" | |||
| 4. | "Bloodline" | |||
| 5. | "Fake Smile" | |||
| 6. | "Bad Idea" | |||
| 7. | "Make Up" | |||
| 8. | "Ghostin" | |||
| 9. | "In My Head" | |||
| 10. | "7 Rings" | Grande, Charles Anderson, Kimberly Krysiuk, Michael Foster, Njomza Vitia, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rogers, Tayla Parx, Tommy Brown, Victoria Monét | Brown, Anderson, Foster | 2:58 |
| 11. | "Thank U, Next" | Grande, Anderson, Foster, Parx, Brown, Monét | Brown, Anderson, Foster | 3:27 |
| 12. | "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" | |||
Cut tracks
- "Remember"
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'
- ↑ Twitter - Ariana Grande - how convenient 🖖🏼
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Twitter - Grande's Instagram Story #4
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 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."
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Twitter - Tommy Brown (@tbhits) shares new snippet in the studio with Ariana: ”Crazy things happening” 👀
- ↑ Instagram - Ariana Grande - "tell me how good it feels to be needed"
- ↑ The FADER - Ariana Grande reveals her new album title
- ↑ Twitter - Tweet of a fan with an image featuring the Thank U, Next track list.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Twitter - Ariana Grande - it's 7 rings
- ↑ Twitter - Ariana Grande - friday 🌪🌫
- ↑ Ariana Grande Reveals Tracklist For New Album thank u, next
- ↑ Everything We Know About Ariana Grande's New Album 'Thank U, Next'
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Twitter - Ariana Grande - 💍💍💍💍💍💍💍1.18.
- ↑ 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
| Thank U, Next | |
|---|---|
| February 8, 2019 • 41:04 • Republic Records | |
| Songs | |
| Released | 7 Rings • Bad Idea • Bloodline • Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored • Fake Smile • Ghostin • Imagine • In My Head • Make Up • Monopoly • NASA • Needy • Thank U, Next |
| Unreleased | Brittle • Close Friends • Confused • Could Be Us • Dr Nick • Don't Waste My Time • Hell Yea • Indica • In The Moment • Italliano • Juice • La La Lie • Like That • Made Of These • My Hair • Not Ok • Remember • Something Different • Still On Ur Mind • Tommy P • What Would You |
| Artists | |
| Ariana Grande • Victoria Monét • 2 Chainz | |
| Tour | |
| Sweetener World Tour | |