What does Positions sound like?

A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and pop, infused with playful innuendo and intimate confessions. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul. Start with "shut up".

Is Positions a good place to start with Ariana Grande?

Yes, Positions is recommended as a starting point for new Ariana Grande listeners. A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and pop, infused with playful innuendo and intimate confessions. Released on October 30, 2020, 'Positions' is Ariana Grande's sixth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Thank U, Next'. At this point in her career, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in pop music, having transitioned from teen star to a mature artist exploring deeper themes of love and intimacy.

Who is Positions for?

Positions works well if you're into playful intimacy throughout listening, steady flow for easy enjoyment and short tracks for quick engagement.

How many songs are on Positions?

Positions has 14 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Positions

Ariana Grande · 2020

41 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul · dance-pop

A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and pop, infused with playful innuendo and intimate confessions.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

playful intimacy throughout listening
steady flow for easy enjoyment
short tracks for quick engagement
late-night confessions and reflections

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, sprawling albums
seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality in sound and commercial success late in her career.
Themes: intimate confessions· playful innuendo
Career context: Released on October 30, 2020, 'Positions' is Ariana Grande's sixth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Thank U, Next'. At this point in her career, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in pop music, having transitioned from teen star to a mature artist exploring deeper themes of love and intimacy.
Stylistic neighbors: Dua Lipa· Jessie Ware· Tinashe
If this clicks, go next to: Thank U, Next — Continues the blend of R&B and pop with personal themes and confident energy.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Ctrl by SZA — Shares a similar intimacy and exploration of love and relationships with a contemporary R&B sound.

Free Spirit by Khalid — Combines playful themes of youth and love with smooth production and sultry vocal delivery.

Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa — Features dance-pop elements and confident storytelling about romance, echoing the playful vibe of 'Positions'.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "shut up".

1 shut up Start here 2:38
2 34+35 2:54
3 motive 2:48
4 just like magic 2:30
5 off the table 4:00
6 six thirty 3:04
7 safety net 3:28
8 my hair 2:38
9 nasty 3:21
10 west side 2:12
11 love language 3:00
12 positions 2:52
13 obvious 2:27
14 pov 3:22

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Ariana Grande's catalog. Shows continued vitality in sound and commercial success late in her career.

Listen next

Thank U, Next

2019

Continues the blend of R&B and pop with personal themes and confident energy.

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Sweetener

2018

Sets the stage with a similar sonic landscape and emotional depth.

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