Released 10 years ago
Dangerous Woman
Ariana Grande · 2016
3 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B
A bold blend of sultry R&B and infectious pop, showcasing Grande's vocal prowess over pulsating electronic beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dangerous Woman — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of confidence and sensuality, featuring a seductive melody that highlights Grande's vocal range and artistry.
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Into You — This dance-pop anthem stands out with its pulsating production and infectious chorus, representing the album's club-ready energy while exploring themes of desire.
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Let Me Love You — Featuring a smooth blend of R&B and pop influences, this track showcases a collaboration with Lil Wayne that adds dynamic chemistry and lyrical depth.
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Ariana's reputation with chart-topping singles and widespread recognition.
- Themes
- sensual empowerment· late-night allure· confident femininity
- Career context
- Released on March 11, 2016, Dangerous Woman marks Ariana Grande's third studio album and a significant shift in her artistic direction. Following the commercial success of her previous album, My Everything, this project emphasizes a more mature sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dua Lipa· Jessie Ware· Tinashe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dangerous Woman 3:55
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