Released 10 years ago
Dangerous Woman
Ariana Grande · 2016
55 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B
A sultry blend of R&B grooves and pop anthems that showcases Grande's evolving sound and lyrical maturity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dangerous Woman Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of empowerment and seduction, showcasing Grande's vocal range while blending contemporary R&B with dance-pop elements.
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Into You — This track stands out with its pulsating beat and catchy chorus, representing the album's dance-pop influences and becoming a staple in Grande's live performances.
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Side to Side — Featuring reggae influences and a collaboration with Nicki Minaj, this song exemplifies the album's boldness and exploration of female sexuality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and varied production but lacks a fully cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow ballad, then shifts to mid-tempo tracks before introducing faster dance-pop songs in the second half.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- sultry vibes for evening listening
- uplifting tracks for confidence boost
- sing-along moments with friends
- emotional depth in vocal delivery
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- want purely instrumental music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Grande's reputation, showcasing her vocal depth and gaining wide acclaim.
- Themes
- female empowerment· sensual nightlife· bold self-expression
- Career context
- Released on May 20, 2016, Dangerous Woman is Ariana Grande's third studio album, following her commercially successful record, My Everything. By this point in her career, she had established herself as a prominent figure in pop music, transitioning from teen star to a more mature artist exploring themes of empowerment and sensuality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dua Lipa· Jessie Ware· Tinashe
Tracklist
- 1 Moonlight 3:22
- 2 Dangerous Woman Start here 3:55
- 3 Be Alright 2:59
- 4 Into You 4:04
- 5 Side to Side 3:46
- 6 Let Me Love You 3:43
- 7 Greedy 3:34
- 8 Leave Me Lonely 3:49
- 9 Everyday 3:14
- 10 Sometimes 3:46
- 11 I Don’t Care 2:58
- 12 Bad Decisions 3:46
- 13 Touch It 4:20
- 14 Knew Better/Forever Boy 4:59
- 15 Thinking bout You 3:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa
Shares themes of empowerment and confident self-expression with a similar dance-pop sonic palette.
Joyride
Tinashe
Blends R&B and dance elements while exploring themes of sensuality and personal freedom.
What's Your Pleasure?
Jessie Ware
Combines sultry R&B vocals with disco-infused dance grooves, echoing nightlife and empowerment themes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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