What does Thank U, Next sound like?

Ariana Grande blends contemporary R&B and pop with raw emotional honesty and infectious hooks. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul. Start with "imagine".

Is Thank U, Next a good place to start with Ariana Grande?

Yes, Thank U, Next is recommended as a starting point for new Ariana Grande listeners. Ariana Grande blends contemporary R&B and pop with raw emotional honesty and infectious hooks. Released on February 10, 2019, 'Thank U, Next' followed Ariana Grande's critically acclaimed album 'Sweetener'. This album marked her swift artistic evolution after a year filled with personal turmoil, showcasing her resilience and growth as an artist.

Who is Thank U, Next for?

Thank U, Next works well if you're into steady pacing for reflective moments, cathartic expressions of personal growth and sing-along choruses for shared experiences.

How many songs are on Thank U, Next?

Thank U, Next has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Thank U, Next

Ariana Grande · 2019

41 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul · dance-pop

Ariana Grande blends contemporary R&B and pop with raw emotional honesty and infectious hooks.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for reflective moments
cathartic expressions of personal growth
sing-along choruses for shared experiences
emotional honesty throughout the album
soundtrack for break-up healing

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek standalone hit singles only

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Ariana Grande's reputation with candid themes and commercial success.
Themes: post-breakup reflection· Los Angeles glamour· millennial empowerment
Career context: Released on February 10, 2019, 'Thank U, Next' followed Ariana Grande's critically acclaimed album 'Sweetener'. This album marked her swift artistic evolution after a year filled with personal turmoil, showcasing her resilience and growth as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors: Dua Lipa· Jessie Ware· Tinashe
If this clicks, go next to: Positions — Continues the blend of R&B and pop with a more mature exploration of themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? by Billie Eilish — Shares a raw emotional honesty with dark pop production and introspective lyrics.

Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa — Combines dance-pop with personal themes of empowerment and resilience, echoing similar emotional growth.

Ctrl by SZA — Explores vulnerability and self-reflection in R&B, with a blend of catchy hooks and relatable narratives.