I don't know how to explain it, but for me Sweetener was like a reset for Ariana. I perceive her as a totally different artist than the fist 3(Your Truly, My Everything and Dangerous Woman), Sweetener, Thank U Next and Positions feel like another persona
sweetener was the first time she became an artist as opposed to just a singer, it was the first time she was involved in the songs and wasn't just receiving already written radio hits to sing.
Ik what you mean and i can understand your pov. People needs to realize that Ariana went through a lot of things during 2017/2018... She had traumas due to the death of Malcom and the Manchester attack. Her music but especially her persona changed and she only wanted to heal... Fortunately she found her love and fans like me show everyday support.
Ngl Ariana should’ve definitely released bloodline as a 4th single, it had huge potential from its catchy chorus, production, and jus overall and fun song that would’ve done massive numbers in my opinion!
Seeing Ariana Grande evolve from the kinda stereotypical and often failed avenue of "I'm a former teen star going into music because" to just an ABSOLUTE powerhouse in Pop is truly something special. And I think she should definitely continue experimenting and playing around with different styles of music. She's an icon of our generation, and man I'm glad to witness it. Her octave range and high soprano make her transitions really interesting to the ear. Not only is she a soprano, but FOR a soprano, her lower range is pretty impressive, which is what I think makes 7 rings so fun to listen to. It's different, but not in a bad way. Seeing artists who are mostly known for one thing like TSwift and country break into a completely new genre like Pop or R&B or rap is just incredibly fascinating. It's like when you see a director or actor who's known for comedy go for horror and to your surprise find they do it VERY well. I'm interested to see where she goes next.
I knew she would be a star from the moment i discovered she was originally from broadway! At a young age she was professionally singing on broadway before she got into acting. She didn’t get into singing right after acting like most stars do. Singing was always her thing and that’s how i believe she managed to break the “teen star” cycle.
I think she really likes R&B and that type of Black Music because she doesn’t like Pop and follows a bunch of rappers and likes trap beats. I would love to see her do something around all that with good music videos!
I can just *FEEL* that relationship she had with Pete, and how she says it was unrealistic and a distraction. I feel it so much because it was one of those relationships that you quickly get into after a serious breakup and you havnt had time to heal, so your distracted by this new person who is overflowing you with unrealistic sweet nothings, and because you're so lonley you just stay with them because you dont know how to function on your own. They both seemed like the type to say "i love you" after 2 dates, hence getting engaged after one month. It was a learning experience, not real love.
I feel like Ariana sampling "my favorite things" also further pushes the narrative of the 7 rings song, like "see, I can afford to sample legendary, untouchable products" LOL
People do not give her enough props for being one of the most successful popstars from the 2010s despite coming in so late. Establishing yourself in the industry so fast and impressing both listeners and many critics with just 2 consecutive albums (Sweetener and TUN) is the definition of career peak. Not to mention, she's really one of the only "mainstream pop-pop" popstars that makes bold choices in her music.
How did she “come late”?She was at a young age in Broadway, then Nickelodeon she had her foot in the door already, then there’s also how she had the actual talent because she can sing, there’s no surprise here...if anything she followed a formulaic path. Sweetener was the boldest of her albums & even then she had a lot of help from titans in the industry like Pharrell, the other albums have all reflected the sonic trend of the time they were released.
@@judigemini178 I'd consider her late relative to her popstar peers, so Taylor, Katy, Selena, Miley etc (I'm talking abt music release and charting btw). And thing is, though trap beats were considered generic when TUN was released, her instrumental and vocal pallettes still hold up to be very bold and personalized. I honestly can't find a song like imagine or ghostin. For Sweetener, outside of production, I'd say it was her vocal delivery and lyrical choices that made the album unique. So idk I'd personally give her credit for that. I feel like people expect her to sing so-so ballads and shallow upbeat pop songs so it's great to hear these albums from her
I can't help but feel sorry for Ariana between 2017-20. First there was what happened in Manchester (which COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED), she then lost her ex, her engagement broke down and the media was straight up mistreating her. Despite her success, she was unhappy and I'm pretty sure hardly any of us would cope with that. Break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored is such a good video. It gives me thriller crime story vibes and I want to write a fabric about it (it's not smut) Yeah, I love the MV
@@suec7137 I mean, tighter security and controls would have prevented the bomb from getting inside in the first place. There is a reason why you now have to bring your stuff in see through bags in some concerts. It is to make it a lot harder to snug stuff inside
Ariana is definitely one of the big "voices" of the new generation. That said, she's gone through so many physical changes and relationships...she seems to be searching. As fans, we hope she finds what she's looking for (and gives us music to reflect it.) ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏻
Hahaha and Taylor Swift fans says that only gay men listen to Ariana when every single straight men I know loves Ariana and are fan of her and her music.
The thank u next era is such a defining moment in pop culture. And it really upsets me to think she could have released at least 3 more singles (Bad Idea, Bloodline, Nasa, In My Head, Fake Smile)... they would have been smash hits for sure
Positions was so slept on especially the live performance she did for it!! Feels more mature and sets the stage for truly self confidence in her abilities!!
@@onedollarbleach6891 I legit loved every. single. song. on that album. I hate that the only song people really payed attention to was the one that blew up on tiktok at the time. like don't get me wrong positions is a great song but its just like what about the othersssss😭
@@honeybear5792 That parttt!!!! Honestly, positions was kind of a weak single to me. It was cool and I like the bridge but like eh it was ok, I enjoyed other songs off the album more
Going from watching her sing covers the on RUclips to being one of the biggest pop stars of our generation has been so inspiring. Seeing her live for the first time in 2017 I had such a proud feeling getting to see her really live out her dream in person.
imagine was a promotional single i believe. like tlic from sweetener and let me love you from dw. they’re not rlly “counted” as a single but don’t quote me on that.
She completely gave us a flip, like her music sounds completely different from her 1st 3 albums, I love that for her, and her voice is so strong and amazing
Ashanti also held #1, 2, & 3 on the Billboard charts with Foolish, What’s Luv, and Ain’t it Funny respectively. She doesn’t get much recognition for this though because she isn’t featured on Ain’t it Funny even though she clearly sings the hook
she isn't credited there because of mr Irv Gotti, write him a message. Ashanti defo gets her credit, she just done it with 2 features since Foolish was the only solo song.
@@xyooniex4421 literally like whenever someone comments Ariana is the best singer people will be like: don’t forget Tori Kelly , Demi, and Selena like shut up😂
no cuz it’s so weird to think about it. like she completely blew up with sweetener/thank u next. i remember her being just your average pop girl back in 2016, then suddenly she was the biggest artist in the world in 2018 and dominated for a while. and the music was so different too. like i could never imagine that the same woman who sang tattooed heart, into you, dangerous woman, problem.. is the same one who did 7 rings and 34+35.
First off, I'd like to say how much I'm enjoying this series where you compare songs and give your thoughts on iconic moments in recent pop music. That said, one "fight" I'd love to see your thoughts on is with two Rihanna songs: "Only Girl (In The World)" and "What's My Name". Both songs came out with the purpose of renewing Rihanna's image with the public by presenting a softer and less dark facet -after the somber image in Rated R- and each managed to make Rihanna open up even more space in different directions: dance and urban music. In addition, the two songs charted for a long time together to the point that What's My Name (second single) reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 before Only Girl, which was the first single of the LOUD era -something unheard of until today, if I'm not mistaken. I believe it is a matter of good analysis as it was with Ariana in this video.
It’s amazing how one artist has put out so many memorable smash hits like Side to side, 7 rings, Thank you next, Problem, Focus, Into you, no tears left to cry, and break free, and even more. The only female artist from the top of my head that deliver even close to that are Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. That’s not to mention her features like Bang Bang, Save your tears, and Rain on me. And to think she started as a supporting character on victorious to what she is now blows my mind.
@@catattacks1522most of the newer pop girls like sabrina, madison ,tate mcrae and tyla are very clearly influenced by ariana’s music. saying she has no impact is insane
I feel like sweetener was almost that person who tries to be optimistic and wants to look at the brighter side of things. Faking it till you feel better type of thing. But thank you next was that same person in the future coming to the realization that you can’t hide under a smile and you can’t hold your feelings in. Sweetener was trying to be someone it wasn’t and thank you next was telling the world “hey I’ve been through shit, I feel like shit but I’m going to heal from this shit. Fuck a fake smile.” Songs like BUWYGIB and 7 rings reminds me of someone who’s being more selfish with their feelings and needs because they aren’t trying to satisfy the outside world anymore. Even though BUWYGIB could be seen in two different ways. She’s trying to get back to herself because the superstar has been taking up so much space in her life causing her not to feel comfortable with the person she’s become trying to hide the hurt.
I wonder what direction Ariana will go into next. How long has it been since Positions? 2 years? She was notoriously known for dropping so many albums and singles it was hard to keep up, maybe she's focusing on her marriage or herself now. Maybe that's the focus now, self love and growth (but I feel like Positions kind of did that already) I'm just curious the direction Ariana is going to go in Or of course she's just taking a break from the media from all of her controversies, that most certainly could be it. Just curious if she's in the studio at all anymore
She’s actually filming the wicked movies at the moment in London. Her next album will come out more than likely after both movies have wrapped production.
she said she hasnt begun an album and is devoting all her time to wicked. wicked doesnt wrap filming until late next year. so i see no album until 2024-25.
I love this Era of Ariana Grande I like both her Thank U Next Era & her Sweetner Era & I'm happy to witness both of these eras However I do think the Sweetner Era is underrated & not talked about enough because when people think Ariana Grande they think Thank U Next the song or Thank U Next the Album I feel like no one thinks of Sweetner which is kinda sad because I loved the Sweetner Album & Era & it helped me get through a very tough part of my life if I'm being honest. I'm a huge Ariana Grande fan & have been following her career since Victorious (when I was a kid) & it's amazing to see her evolution in her career & in her life. She is without a doubt one of the best artists & vocalists of this generation.
Sorry but sweetener isn’t a super album. Dangerous woman is the best. And blazed, the light is coming and sweetener are terrible :( successful also isn’t something special
I'll never stop repeating how I heard her sing in that one victorious episode, in a tv auditioning for something in the episode as a tiny kid I really went "oh wow that was actually good... I wanna hear more" and then I found the emotions cover a few years later... then Yours Truly came out In conclusion, I always saw how good she was and im very happy she really got that attention she deserves and I am CONVINCED people are hating on her because it got popular to, people also wanna be her... fashion icon AND a music industry changer
ariana did what so many artists are afraid to do, She just went for it. She didn't second guess herself. Ariana crafted a whole story with sweetener and tun, which is why both albums are such successes
Loved this!. Sweetener was one of Ari’s best work to date, thnk u next was a great build on what she built with sweetener sound wise. Both albums showed us depth in her lyrics
Well, check the comment section of this video. It seems that a lot of people love Sweetner. While thank u next was my favorite album, Sweetner was great
While many see Thank u, next as Ariana’s magnum opus, and I do too, Sweetener is still my fav Ariana album to this day. Here’s to hoping that changes when we eventually get Ariana’s 7th album, because I’d luv to see her lean into the rnb/soul sound all the way as I feel Positions was a step in the right direction, but I still felt she held back a lil. I also hope she branches out and works with other music producers
Sweetner is what transformed Ariana from a pop star to an ARTIST. Alot of ppl like to drag it but it's actually her second most critically acclaimed album.
oh my god. i had no idea that sweetener and thank you next had just 5 months in between them. That is very interesting. damn, girl was busy. also for the song break up with your girlfriend, around the time i think there was some drama around because people were saying it was queerbaiting or that the message wasn't good. I have also seen some drama about the level of tan ariana is in some of these videos. i'm not the biggest fan of her music tbh but that is just personal taste.
Ariana grande the icon, one of the best vocalists of our generation.. literally the best to do it. Forever a fan & will die a fan 💯💯💯 during that era you just had to be there!!
I just love her so much she’s so freaking talented . Best voice of the generation. She’s kind and beautiful I wish her the best in life and I hope she’s happy❤
Day 4 | Can you do a video on Charli XCX, and how she hasn't mainstreamed yet. Her album CRASH is close to future nostalgia teir yet she's received no recognition in wide media, can you do a depth in video why artists like her don't go mainstream. Is it a issue with creating a public image?
Charli was already pretty mainstream when she first came out. She has a very strong fan base so she doesn't need mainstream recognition when she already "made it"
She channels her vulnerability and pain by creating emotionally powerful music we relate to universally. That bond with an audience is impenetrable. She’s loved dearly and is cemented as a voice of our generation for a reason. ❤
Love the Thank You Next album (from what I’ve heard of it) but God is a Woman and No Tears Left to Cry deserved a lot more attention than it got. Edit: but regardless, Ariana is an amazing artist with amazing vocals and she deserves every bit of success she gets.
Sweetener and TUN literally saved her career. Not that it was going downward but if she kept that somewhat generic pop sound, then she wouldn't be the super popstar she is today. Sweetener, TUN, and Positions are great albums. I'm really, REALLY, hoping we get a big ballad on the next album tho. It's been way too long she has the voice for it.
ariana grande has definitely evolved as an artist. I think she is one of the most successful changes in pop history ever, and im proud to say that. now she is flourishing and happy with her husband and her animals, i love and support her endlessly.
You must not have been alive when Mariah created the good girl gone bad image then, now that! Was the most successful and organic change in pop history
Am I the only one starting to feel the age of the trap sound being In pop back in 2017-2019? I was just listening to 7 rings, and I never thought I would say it sounds very 2019.
I’m not a day one Ariana fan by any means. Before Sweetener, I only knew a couple of songs. Her “personal life” from Manchester to Mac to Pete, however was nearly unavoidable. I felt terrible for her. Sweetener came out and I thought it was great. It made me pay attention to her as an artist. By the time Thank U Next the album was released I was a huge fan. Her voice and presence have only improved since, but those albums made me a true Ariana fan.
I'd say she's definitely a vocalist who can communicate her feelings but in a less conventional way ig. She seems more focused on being real and dark than overly passionate. Most of her adlibs and lyrics in the Thank u, next album were so emotionally charged but it still had that feeling of an intimate conversation. Gotta love it
Dam! I was really getting into this video. I wish you also dived into dangerous woman/My Everything vs Positions. All of these albums have hits and staples in her career.
8:59 i feel like the “yeah yeah” fits the cadence that ariana puts in all her songs a bit better than the “hurry up” bc she’s known for that “yuh” thing
When I saw the title I actually thought it was her old face vs her new face 😳 I know I’m gonna cop a LOT of flack for this & she can deny it ALL she wants, but come on! She’s not even 30 she didn’t have to do ANYTHING to her beautiful self!
Honestly I think the buwyg video was a try to save ari’s ass when ppl where like “omg this song is f’ed up!” in which the video can lean towards self love & not an actual 3rd party relationship. I remember ariana saying this would be a fun silly song & they finished it the day she thought it up
Still feel like in my head should of been a single and still to this day NEEDS more appreciation and attention and love cause it’s just slept on 😩 oh and also positions need more attention and appreciation got really good songs BESIDES POSITIONS🤷🏽♀️
I like 7r a bit more than buwyg,ib. And MV as well, a bit more. At first i didn't really liked 7r. It took me a year to acually want to listen to it. I acually knew the words of how much i heard it on radio, videos and when my (then) friend play it, so one day in December of that year, i acually played it sang it and danced to it on the street in my neighbourhood with the same frend lol. That's when i realised i love it. Now, it's like my 4th fav on the album, not neccecerarly THE BEST song, but overall on how good it as AND on how much i listened to it, bc there are songs like ghostin' that are some of her best, but i'm not in the mood mostly to listen to it, so i'd put it a bit below in my books. buwyg, ib started growing on me again few weeks ago even tho i already loved it so yeah, i love them both sm and i wish buwyg, ib was #1 for at least 1 week so all the singles could've been #1 which idk if that ever happened acually
I feel like Ariana has always wanted to make Sweetener from the start of her career but her label and her relationship with Nickelodeon prevented her from exploring that sound for a few years, until she has established herself as a pop star and earned more creative control over her career.
Don’t forget her manager’s Scooter Braun who is biased towards pop acts, so i wouldn’t be surprised if he gave her creative control once she became a household name.
@@jennifern2403 that’s true. He’s a very corrupt man and has been long before the Taylor Swift situation. I’m hoping Ari is able to free herself from him soon.
this might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually prefer her earlier albums, specifically yours truly, my everything and dangerous woman. Dangerous woman especially I still have on repeat to this day
That's exactly right, if Ariana Grande right now would release DANGEROUS WOMAN album, then «Dangerous Woman», «Into You» and «Side to Side» would be #1 on bb hot 100 all year. But that's exactly how she paved her way with the «Thank you, next» album, that's the merit career defining moment. It's rather her point of inflexion, it was her first #1 NOW SHE HAS 8 #1! Whatever she releases can go #1 because it's Ariana Grande. After how hard it was for her, people made it so extremely hard on her. Before it was: nothing she releases can go #1 because she is Ariana Grande. She pulled a UNO Reverse. But definitely those 3 songs from DW would be #1 completely ruling over. And even more so than the «My Everything» bop songs Problem, Bang Bang, Break Free, (they were almost #1) Love Me Harder and One Last Time. Ariana's fans have a preference for those Dangerous Woman 3 songs and One Last Time.
The way she gets celebrated for her r&b, soul, and trap sound it what I want to see this type of hype for black female (who are dark skin) artist as well.
Breakup with your girlfriend, bloodline and bad idea are the only songs I liked from thank u, next. If these tracks were released as singles I think they’d have done really well and have the album taken seriously from the start.
She's obviously one of the biggest artists in the world, but I think she could evolve a bit just by being more conceptual with her albums. She can be a bit appropriative for example when she does hip-hop and then pretends like that's her real personality and manner of speaking. I think Gaga has the right approach that lets her cross genres and be experimental whereas Ariana is sort of stuck playing a bit of a character but while at the same time trying to convey honesty/self-reflection like a Taylor Swift album. It's a difficult balance.
I don't know how to explain it, but for me Sweetener was like a reset for Ariana. I perceive her as a totally different artist than the fist 3(Your Truly, My Everything and Dangerous Woman), Sweetener, Thank U Next and Positions feel like another persona
sweetener was the first time she became an artist as opposed to just a singer, it was the first time she was involved in the songs and wasn't just receiving already written radio hits to sing.
Yeah she seemed more real
Ik what you mean and i can understand your pov.
People needs to realize that Ariana went through a lot of things during 2017/2018...
She had traumas due to the death of Malcom and the Manchester attack. Her music but especially her persona changed and she only wanted to heal... Fortunately she found her love and fans like me show everyday support.
Same! My whole perspective changed of her after one love, Manchester
I have to agree, sweetener was like a musical reset for Ari. Definitely in my top 3
Ngl Ariana should’ve definitely released bloodline as a 4th single, it had huge potential from its catchy chorus, production, and jus overall and fun song that would’ve done massive numbers in my opinion!
Bloodline and bad idea
@@Fffffferal TRUUUEE
IN MY HEAD 🙌🏼
@@woolfric THIS!!!
Bad Idea as 5th and In my head as 6th. The album was so successful already but imagine if she released this many singles!
Seeing Ariana Grande evolve from the kinda stereotypical and often failed avenue of "I'm a former teen star going into music because" to just an ABSOLUTE powerhouse in Pop is truly something special. And I think she should definitely continue experimenting and playing around with different styles of music. She's an icon of our generation, and man I'm glad to witness it.
Her octave range and high soprano make her transitions really interesting to the ear. Not only is she a soprano, but FOR a soprano, her lower range is pretty impressive, which is what I think makes 7 rings so fun to listen to. It's different, but not in a bad way.
Seeing artists who are mostly known for one thing like TSwift and country break into a completely new genre like Pop or R&B or rap is just incredibly fascinating. It's like when you see a director or actor who's known for comedy go for horror and to your surprise find they do it VERY well. I'm interested to see where she goes next.
I knew she would be a star from the moment i discovered she was originally from broadway! At a young age she was professionally singing on broadway before she got into acting. She didn’t get into singing right after acting like most stars do. Singing was always her thing and that’s how i believe she managed to break the “teen star” cycle.
Exactly
I think she really likes R&B and that type of Black Music because she doesn’t like Pop and follows a bunch of rappers and likes trap beats. I would love to see her do something around all that with good music videos!
She hasn't evolved that much. She's only singing pop-trap with r&b undertone
@@buteratellme7194 have you HEARD her early music? Listen to that next to something like 7 Rings and it's wildly different.
I can just *FEEL* that relationship she had with Pete, and how she says it was unrealistic and a distraction. I feel it so much because it was one of those relationships that you quickly get into after a serious breakup and you havnt had time to heal, so your distracted by this new person who is overflowing you with unrealistic sweet nothings, and because you're so lonley you just stay with them because you dont know how to function on your own.
They both seemed like the type to say "i love you" after 2 dates, hence getting engaged after one month. It was a learning experience, not real love.
I went through the same thing at the same time as thank u next was coming out. That album was so personal to me.
The way people abuse other peoples time bc they are insecure🤦♀️
@@Heidy4s88 its natural babe sometimes it’s very hard to notice your subconscious decisions
rebound
The term you're looking for is rebound!
I feel like Ariana sampling "my favorite things" also further pushes the narrative of the 7 rings song, like "see, I can afford to sample legendary, untouchable products" LOL
It's Ariana. It's the producer and the songwriter. Ariana can't write a song for sht.
Gwen did it too with wind it up. It’s interesting how similar the sweet escape us to thank u next and sweetener. It’s kinda slay
Whats the song name?
Ok Ari we get it, you’re rich lol
@@ballislife6643 My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music
People do not give her enough props for being one of the most successful popstars from the 2010s despite coming in so late. Establishing yourself in the industry so fast and impressing both listeners and many critics with just 2 consecutive albums (Sweetener and TUN) is the definition of career peak. Not to mention, she's really one of the only "mainstream pop-pop" popstars that makes bold choices in her music.
How did she “come late”?She was at a young age in Broadway, then Nickelodeon she had her foot in the door already, then there’s also how she had the actual talent because she can sing, there’s no surprise here...if anything she followed a formulaic path. Sweetener was the boldest of her albums & even then she had a lot of help from titans in the industry like Pharrell, the other albums have all reflected the sonic trend of the time they were released.
@@judigemini178 I'd consider her late relative to her popstar peers, so Taylor, Katy, Selena, Miley etc (I'm talking abt music release and charting btw). And thing is, though trap beats were considered generic when TUN was released, her instrumental and vocal pallettes still hold up to be very bold and personalized. I honestly can't find a song like imagine or ghostin. For Sweetener, outside of production, I'd say it was her vocal delivery and lyrical choices that made the album unique. So idk I'd personally give her credit for that.
I feel like people expect her to sing so-so ballads and shallow upbeat pop songs so it's great to hear these albums from her
Yeah. Everyone I see talking about Taylor Swift and Katy Perry
I can't help but feel sorry for Ariana between 2017-20. First there was what happened in Manchester (which COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED), she then lost her ex, her engagement broke down and the media was straight up mistreating her. Despite her success, she was unhappy and I'm pretty sure hardly any of us would cope with that.
Break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored is such a good video. It gives me thriller crime story vibes and I want to write a fabric about it (it's not smut)
Yeah, I love the MV
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How manchester couldve been prevented can u tell? I dont know any details about it. It is so sad that she went through all of this things
@@suec7137 I mean, tighter security and controls would have prevented the bomb from getting inside in the first place. There is a reason why you now have to bring your stuff in see through bags in some concerts. It is to make it a lot harder to snug stuff inside
bro just said smut in 2022
if your making a fanfic, where are you publishing it?
Ariana is definitely one of the big "voices" of the new generation. That said, she's gone through so many physical changes and relationships...she seems to be searching. As fans, we hope she finds what she's looking for (and gives us music to reflect it.) ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏻
Girl you so shady
She seems to be searching? In regards to relationships, um, she's married. In regards to looks, yeah she wants to be Asian now lmao.
@@bunwithgun1587 🌽y
@@swtvic How?
lmao i love the shade
I was in an all boys school and I knew that Ariana became super successful when the straight guys were blasting 7 rings.
Hahaha and Taylor Swift fans says that only gay men listen to Ariana when every single straight men I know loves Ariana and are fan of her and her music.
So wholesome
The thank u next era is such a defining moment in pop culture. And it really upsets me to think she could have released at least 3 more singles (Bad Idea, Bloodline, Nasa, In My Head, Fake Smile)... they would have been smash hits for sure
The fact she made Thank u Next at her lowest still insane. Literally QUEEN!!!
and in just a few weeks… that’s crazy
Positions was so slept on especially the live performance she did for it!!
Feels more mature and sets the stage for truly self confidence in her abilities!!
I’m sayiiinnnnnn!!!!!! Off the table and POV were the best on that album
@@onedollarbleach6891 I legit loved every. single. song. on that album. I hate that the only song people really payed attention to was the one that blew up on tiktok at the time.
like don't get me wrong positions is a great song but its just like what about the othersssss😭
@@honeybear5792 That parttt!!!! Honestly, positions was kind of a weak single to me. It was cool and I like the bridge but like eh it was ok, I enjoyed other songs off the album more
FACTS OMG! JLM & LL are the vibe😩 next to nasty and test drive 😍
those performances stay on top 5 best she ever done, it was just so good
Ariana grande is such an icon of our generation
Literally the vocalist of our generation.
Going from watching her sing covers the on RUclips to being one of the biggest pop stars of our generation has been so inspiring.
Seeing her live for the first time in 2017 I had such a proud feeling getting to see her really live out her dream in person.
i’m emo 🥹🖤
What about “Imagine”? 😩 Nov was “Thank You, Next”, Dec was “Imagine”, Jan was “7 Rings”, and Feb? was “Break Up With Your GF”.
imagine was a promotional single i believe. like tlic from sweetener and let me love you from dw. they’re not rlly “counted” as a single but don’t quote me on that.
The best Song off the album along with ghosting. It tears my heart every time I listen to it
imagine is so beautiful and i feel like its underrated
She completely gave us a flip, like her music sounds completely different from her 1st 3 albums, I love that for her, and her voice is so strong and amazing
Ashanti also held #1, 2, & 3 on the Billboard charts with Foolish, What’s Luv, and Ain’t it Funny respectively. She doesn’t get much recognition for this though because she isn’t featured on Ain’t it Funny even though she clearly sings the hook
The truth! Ashanti is an ICON! We don’t talk about her enough!
ashanti is everything!
but ariana did it all solo.
Ok? This video isn’t about ashanti.
she isn't credited there because of mr Irv Gotti, write him a message. Ashanti defo gets her credit, she just done it with 2 features since Foolish was the only solo song.
7 rings is a manifestation song 🙂
The first and only Nickelodeon pop icon.
It's interesting to hear your analysis on Ariana Grande. Seems like she has gone a really long way in her life.
The fact she’s been with an actor, a RUclipsr, a costar, a dancer, a rapper, and a comedian to being married to a realtor is great haha
@@pigeondance who was the actress?
@@TimaLoveMusic no one, i'm dumb and i can't read 😅😅
@@Ashley-bm9gc maybe read again
@@Ashley-bm9gcilliterate, much?
@@Itsezyyyy__ my bad. Deleted my comment.
Ariana’s only competition is herself 🤞🏾 everything she does is flawless & she’s the best vocalist in our gen. not one bad song
One of the best* Ariana is talented but let's not discredit the others who are also simultaneously great vocalists this generation.
Everything she touches turns to gold
@@ms.ferretmanthing2404 girl bye 🤣
@@xyooniex4421 literally like whenever someone comments Ariana is the best singer people will be like: don’t forget Tori Kelly , Demi, and Selena like shut up😂
@@gabriella5284it honestly personally offends me when people try to compare Selena to Ariana like girl what?😂
ari and mariah queens of blocking themselves from going #1!!! (mariah did it with we belong together and shake it off)
Love them both
2 queens
no cuz it’s so weird to think about it. like she completely blew up with sweetener/thank u next. i remember her being just your average pop girl back in 2016, then suddenly she was the biggest artist in the world in 2018 and dominated for a while. and the music was so different too. like i could never imagine that the same woman who sang tattooed heart, into you, dangerous woman, problem.. is the same one who did 7 rings and 34+35.
“Hurry Up” is a great lyric idea change 👏
First off, I'd like to say how much I'm enjoying this series where you compare songs and give your thoughts on iconic moments in recent pop music. That said, one "fight" I'd love to see your thoughts on is with two Rihanna songs: "Only Girl (In The World)" and "What's My Name". Both songs came out with the purpose of renewing Rihanna's image with the public by presenting a softer and less dark facet -after the somber image in Rated R- and each managed to make Rihanna open up even more space in different directions: dance and urban music. In addition, the two songs charted for a long time together to the point that What's My Name (second single) reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 before Only Girl, which was the first single of the LOUD era -something unheard of until today, if I'm not mistaken. I believe it is a matter of good analysis as it was with Ariana in this video.
It’s amazing how one artist has put out so many memorable smash hits like Side to side, 7 rings, Thank you next, Problem, Focus, Into you, no tears left to cry, and break free, and even more. The only female artist from the top of my head that deliver even close to that are Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. That’s not to mention her features like Bang Bang, Save your tears, and Rain on me. And to think she started as a supporting character on victorious to what she is now blows my mind.
Loved the video and analysis on the eras, I’m excited to see where a new era would take her considering her life has evolved so much
the cultural impact she has 😭❤️
Where?
@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 on the music industry, where else?
@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 Generation too
@@natalie3061how did she impact anything in the industry?
@@catattacks1522most of the newer pop girls like sabrina, madison ,tate mcrae and tyla are very clearly influenced by ariana’s music. saying she has no impact is insane
I feel like sweetener was almost that person who tries to be optimistic and wants to look at the brighter side of things. Faking it till you feel better type of thing. But thank you next was that same person in the future coming to the realization that you can’t hide under a smile and you can’t hold your feelings in. Sweetener was trying to be someone it wasn’t and thank you next was telling the world “hey I’ve been through shit, I feel like shit but I’m going to heal from this shit. Fuck a fake smile.” Songs like BUWYGIB and 7 rings reminds me of someone who’s being more selfish with their feelings and needs because they aren’t trying to satisfy the outside world anymore. Even though BUWYGIB could be seen in two different ways. She’s trying to get back to herself because the superstar has been taking up so much space in her life causing her not to feel comfortable with the person she’s become trying to hide the hurt.
How iconic would it have been if no tears left to cry debuted at number one 💙
I wonder what direction Ariana will go into next. How long has it been since Positions? 2 years? She was notoriously known for dropping so many albums and singles it was hard to keep up, maybe she's focusing on her marriage or herself now. Maybe that's the focus now, self love and growth (but I feel like Positions kind of did that already) I'm just curious the direction Ariana is going to go in
Or of course she's just taking a break from the media from all of her controversies, that most certainly could be it. Just curious if she's in the studio at all anymore
She’s actually filming the wicked movies at the moment in London. Her next album will come out more than likely after both movies have wrapped production.
@@GodsFaveSim I see
She is Still Hard working, wicked is coming ♡♡♡♡
she said she hasnt begun an album and is devoting all her time to wicked. wicked doesnt wrap filming until late next year. so i see no album until 2024-25.
@@GodsFaveSim we gon be waiting til 2025 smh
I love this Era of Ariana Grande I like both her Thank U Next Era & her Sweetner Era & I'm happy to witness both of these eras However I do think the Sweetner Era is underrated & not talked about enough because when people think Ariana Grande they think Thank U Next the song or Thank U Next the Album I feel like no one thinks of Sweetner which is kinda sad because I loved the Sweetner Album & Era & it helped me get through a very tough part of my life if I'm being honest. I'm a huge Ariana Grande fan & have been following her career since Victorious (when I was a kid) & it's amazing to see her evolution in her career & in her life. She is without a doubt one of the best artists & vocalists of this generation.
her own fans boycotting her song just for ANOTHER song of hers to be #1 will never not be iconic
☹️ stan ig era
It’s funny
Sorry but sweetener isn’t a super album. Dangerous woman is the best. And blazed, the light is coming and sweetener are terrible :( successful also isn’t something special
@@brak1827 off topic but ok
aw thank you for making this. i really miss her releases, and hope she has some surprises for us soon
I'll never stop repeating how I heard her sing in that one victorious episode, in a tv auditioning for something in the episode as a tiny kid
I really went "oh wow that was actually good... I wanna hear more" and then I found the emotions cover a few years later... then Yours Truly came out
In conclusion, I always saw how good she was and im very happy she really got that attention she deserves and I am CONVINCED people are hating on her because it got popular to, people also wanna be her... fashion icon AND a music industry changer
The Sweetener album kept me fed for years, so much so that I skipped Thank U, Next and kind of regretted buying Positions
I really don’t like Positions. So many songs just about sex and sh*t and it’s like okay I get it Ari!!
TUN was a cultural reset she did that
ariana did what so many artists are afraid to do, She just went for it. She didn't second guess herself. Ariana crafted a whole story with sweetener and tun, which is why both albums are such successes
Loved this!. Sweetener was one of Ari’s best work to date, thnk u next was a great build on what she built with sweetener sound wise. Both albums showed us depth in her lyrics
No. Blazed, sweetener, the light is coming? I don’t like these :( dangerous woman is the best
I know Sweetener wasn’t everyone’s favorite but I really enjoyed that album because it was something different for her and I really liked it.
Well, check the comment section of this video. It seems that a lot of people love Sweetner. While thank u next was my favorite album, Sweetner was great
Today she was a productive queen. Thanks for the triple drop! Happy Black Friday 💕
Honest Being PRODUCTIVE and we love it
While many see Thank u, next as Ariana’s magnum opus, and I do too, Sweetener is still my fav Ariana album to this day.
Here’s to hoping that changes when we eventually get Ariana’s 7th album, because I’d luv to see her lean into the rnb/soul sound all the way as I feel Positions was a step in the right direction, but I still felt she held back a lil. I also hope she branches out and works with other music producers
Sweetner is what transformed Ariana from a pop star to an ARTIST. Alot of ppl like to drag it but it's actually her second most critically acclaimed album.
oh my god. i had no idea that sweetener and thank you next had just 5 months in between them. That is very interesting. damn, girl was busy. also for the song break up with your girlfriend, around the time i think there was some drama around because people were saying it was queerbaiting or that the message wasn't good. I have also seen some drama about the level of tan ariana is in some of these videos. i'm not the biggest fan of her music tbh but that is just personal taste.
Ariana grande the icon, one of the best vocalists of our generation.. literally the best to do it. Forever a fan & will die a fan 💯💯💯 during that era you just had to be there!!
I just love her so much she’s so freaking talented . Best voice of the generation. She’s kind and beautiful I wish her the best in life and I hope she’s happy❤
Ok 👏🏾👏🏾blessing us with 2 videos today Thank you!💕😊
Thank You, Next has NO SKIPS!!!
Yass
Day 4 | Can you do a video on Charli XCX, and how she hasn't mainstreamed yet. Her album CRASH is close to future nostalgia teir yet she's received no recognition in wide media, can you do a depth in video why artists like her don't go mainstream. Is it a issue with creating a public image?
I agree with this, would be interesting
YES!
Charli was already pretty mainstream when she first came out. She has a very strong fan base so she doesn't need mainstream recognition when she already "made it"
@@maggieissus Very true, but still, the quality of music she's currently making, she deserves more recognition imo.
I really like this video and would definitely like to see you do more of these with other artists and make it a series of it's own omg
She channels her vulnerability and pain by creating emotionally powerful music we relate to universally. That bond with an audience is impenetrable. She’s loved dearly and is cemented as a voice of our generation for a reason. ❤
Love the Thank You Next album (from what I’ve heard of it) but God is a Woman and No Tears Left to Cry deserved a lot more attention than it got.
Edit: but regardless, Ariana is an amazing artist with amazing vocals and she deserves every bit of success she gets.
To me no tears left to cry is boring :(
@@brak1827 are you kidding that song is so fun
Sweetener and TUN literally saved her career. Not that it was going downward but if she kept that somewhat generic pop sound, then she wouldn't be the super popstar she is today. Sweetener, TUN, and Positions are great albums. I'm really, REALLY, hoping we get a big ballad on the next album tho. It's been way too long she has the voice for it.
Place your bets.
Who wins?
In the left corner of the ring we have Arianna Grande!!!,
In the right side of the ring we have Arianna Grande!!!
Ariana Grande
*Ariana
The only reason why I'm still alive:
*"Ariana Grande Butera"*
“Monopoly” crying in the corner.
It lowkey a banger
justice for monopoly 🥲
ariana grande has definitely evolved as an artist. I think she is one of the most successful changes in pop history ever, and im proud to say that. now she is flourishing and happy with her husband and her animals, i love and support her endlessly.
same :)
You must not have been alive when Mariah created the good girl gone bad image then, now that! Was the most successful and organic change in pop history
No tears left to cry was my entire summer that year
We need this Ariana(musically) next era
Am I the only one starting to feel the age of the trap sound being In pop back in 2017-2019? I was just listening to 7 rings, and I never thought I would say it sounds very 2019.
Bless you honest for staying honest, ur the best.
I just hope she is doing ok more than anything.
I’m not a day one Ariana fan by any means. Before Sweetener, I only knew a couple of songs. Her “personal life” from Manchester to Mac to Pete, however was nearly unavoidable. I felt terrible for her. Sweetener came out and I thought it was great. It made me pay attention to her as an artist. By the time Thank U Next the album was released I was a huge fan. Her voice and presence have only improved since, but those albums made me a true Ariana fan.
she is THE popstar, ppl keep forgetting. ik she’s busy but can’t wait to see what she releases next. and positions is so so underrated as an album !!
Interesting take. I always seen Ariana as a hit maker who can sing rather than as a vocalist who can communicate feelings with her music.
But Ariana is both. She's a vocalist who can communicate feelings with her music. That's why millions of people listen to her.
I'd say she's definitely a vocalist who can communicate her feelings but in a less conventional way ig. She seems more focused on being real and dark than overly passionate. Most of her adlibs and lyrics in the Thank u, next album were so emotionally charged but it still had that feeling of an intimate conversation. Gotta love it
she’s a textbook vocalist lmao
I miss her 😭💕
Ok but can we talk about how underrated the positions album was and how it was abandoned after one single…😭
Ariana is a true TALENT. I feel lucky to have experienced her prime during my formative years. ❤
Dam! I was really getting into this video. I wish you also dived into dangerous woman/My Everything vs Positions.
All of these albums have hits and staples in her career.
I saw Ariana Grande and came
Nice
I did that twice
8:59 i feel like the “yeah yeah” fits the cadence that ariana puts in all her songs a bit better than the “hurry up” bc she’s known for that “yuh” thing
Meanwhile I’m here wishing she could perform “Right There”😅 especially that beginning E6
I think you used the same transition for the Sweetener album too much. Next time stay on the image longer so the transitions aren’t so many.
god i miss pop girl ariana so bad, THEE pop star of our generation
When I saw the title I actually thought it was her old face vs her new face 😳 I know I’m gonna cop a LOT of flack for this & she can deny it ALL she wants, but come on! She’s not even 30 she didn’t have to do ANYTHING to her beautiful self!
She’s a big pop vocalist powerhouse imo on the level of Mariah Carey, dare I say it
No mariah old now she can’t sing anymore like she used too
Hell nah she's good tho
Mariah was HUGE HUGE in the 90s. I can see the comparison.
@@elijah1931 The delusion.
No, Mariah Carey CLEARS her. Ariana can’t even support a simple B4. 😭💀
Honestly I think the buwyg video was a try to save ari’s ass when ppl where like “omg this song is f’ed up!” in which the video can lean towards self love & not an actual 3rd party relationship. I remember ariana saying this would be a fun silly song & they finished it the day she thought it up
BUWYG is still ny favorite song on that album and I’ll stand by that
Still feel like in my head should of been a single and still to this day NEEDS more appreciation and attention and love cause it’s just slept on 😩 oh and also positions need more attention and appreciation got really good songs BESIDES POSITIONS🤷🏽♀️
I like 7r a bit more than buwyg,ib. And MV as well, a bit more.
At first i didn't really liked 7r. It took me a year to acually want to listen to it. I acually knew the words of how much i heard it on radio, videos and when my (then) friend play it, so one day in December of that year, i acually played it sang it and danced to it on the street in my neighbourhood with the same frend lol. That's when i realised i love it.
Now, it's like my 4th fav on the album, not neccecerarly THE BEST song, but overall on how good it as AND on how much i listened to it, bc there are songs like ghostin' that are some of her best, but i'm not in the mood mostly to listen to it, so i'd put it a bit below in my books.
buwyg, ib started growing on me again few weeks ago even tho i already loved it so yeah, i love them both sm and i wish buwyg, ib was #1 for at least 1 week so all the singles could've been #1 which idk if that ever happened acually
😞i wish she dropped a new album
thank u, next shall always be better than Sweetener and Positions. God save the Queen
Random but did she ever say why she named the album positions? Such an odd name for an album lol
Maybe it was in a sexual context?
people say its a play on sexual context and the position she is in her career. the music video kinda confirms this with her being the president
Hi Honest can you make a video on George Michael and/or Prince and/or Karen Carpenter's career (similar to a Documentary) please
Ariana is great but this new look is a bit off-putting to me. I was hoping you'd mention it. It looks like she's trying to appeal to Asian audiences.
Switching races like💁🏻♀️💁🏽♀️💁🏾♀️💁🏼♀️
@@yasminaziz4802 like Nikita 😜
Dumbest comment I've ever read with the dumbest reply my god
She’s grown in so many ways ❤️
I feel like Ariana has always wanted to make Sweetener from the start of her career but her label and her relationship with Nickelodeon prevented her from exploring that sound for a few years, until she has established herself as a pop star and earned more creative control over her career.
Don’t forget her manager’s Scooter Braun who is biased towards pop acts, so i wouldn’t be surprised if he gave her creative control once she became a household name.
@@jennifern2403 that’s true. He’s a very corrupt man and has been long before the Taylor Swift situation. I’m hoping Ari is able to free herself from him soon.
LMFAO I COMPLETELY FORGOT WE DID THE WHOLE BOYCOTT 7 RINGS THING
this might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually prefer her earlier albums, specifically yours truly, my everything and dangerous woman. Dangerous woman especially I still have on repeat to this day
agree! dangerous woman is what made me fall in love with her and her voice
I like her first two albums more than what she’s released since
Huh?!? Everything other than the singles of those were absolute garbage
That's exactly right, if Ariana Grande right now would release DANGEROUS WOMAN album, then «Dangerous Woman», «Into You» and «Side to Side» would be #1 on bb hot 100 all year. But that's exactly how she paved her way with the «Thank you, next» album, that's the merit career defining moment. It's rather her point of inflexion, it was her first #1 NOW SHE HAS 8 #1! Whatever she releases can go #1 because it's Ariana Grande. After how hard it was for her, people made it so extremely hard on her. Before it was: nothing she releases can go #1 because she is Ariana Grande. She pulled a UNO Reverse.
But definitely those 3 songs from DW would be #1 completely ruling over. And even more so than the «My Everything» bop songs Problem, Bang Bang, Break Free, (they were almost #1) Love Me Harder and One Last Time. Ariana's fans have a preference for those Dangerous Woman 3 songs and One Last Time.
Arianas competition is herself.
I love Ari but let’s not be delusional. Taylor Swift is to worry about
@@marialarios3647 lmao no.
Sweetner was a "let me look into the light of things" and TU,N was more a "let me embrace the dark things"
Ariana 🥺🥺✨✨
That’s my girlllll
Sweetner was ok, it had a few downloadable tracks. But thank you next saved her. That album is gas 🔥
The way she gets celebrated for her r&b, soul, and trap sound it what I want to see this type of hype for black female (who are dark skin) artist as well.
2019!!?? you sure thank u next came out that long ago!!?? lorddd
Breakup with your girlfriend, bloodline and bad idea are the only songs I liked from thank u, next. If these tracks were released as singles I think they’d have done really well and have the album taken seriously from the start.
She's obviously one of the biggest artists in the world, but I think she could evolve a bit just by being more conceptual with her albums. She can be a bit appropriative for example when she does hip-hop and then pretends like that's her real personality and manner of speaking. I think Gaga has the right approach that lets her cross genres and be experimental whereas Ariana is sort of stuck playing a bit of a character but while at the same time trying to convey honesty/self-reflection like a Taylor Swift album. It's a difficult balance.
Same. I personally prefer deeper and more genuine and more creative stuff
I get what you're saying but her albums and songs have meanings. They are deep, genuine and creative.
I think ariana doesn't really know who she is. Typical child star. Growing up in the spot like with 100s of people influencing you.