What is the best Ariana Grande album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Dangerous Woman" (2016). It's the most representative of what makes Ariana Grande worth hearing.

How many albums does Ariana Grande have?

Ariana Grande has 60 releases in their discography, including 12 albums and 2 EPs.

Ariana Grande

Q: Who is Ariana Grande for?

If you're into contemporary R&B and soul, Ariana Grande is worth your time. Grande's music pulses with rhythmic grooves and glossy textures, layering intricate vocal harmonies over dynamic beats that ebb and flow with emotional intensity.

contemporary R&B, dance-pop, electropop, soul

United States

"Grande's music pulses with rhythmic grooves and glossy textures, layering intricate vocal harmonies over dynamic beats that ebb and flow with emotional intensity."

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About Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande reshaped the pop and R&B landscape with her distinct blend of emotion and precision, crafting anthems that resonate on both personal and universal levels.

By channeling vulnerability through her powerful vocal delivery, she has become a cultural touchstone for a generation grappling with love, identity, and empowerment, making her music feel like a lifeline for fans navigating their own experiences. Her approach to songwriting combines meticulous craftsmanship with a deeply personal touch, often drawing from her own life to create relatable narratives. Grande's songs frequently feature intricate melodies layered over contemporary dance beats, generating an intimate atmosphere that encourages listeners to connect with her emotional honesty while still feeling the urge to move. Lyrically, she often explores themes of love and heartbreak, but there’s a refreshing warmth in her sincerity and resilience. Rather than resorting to irony or detachment, her storytelling exudes authenticity, allowing her audience to feel every nuance of longing and triumph. Her voice serves as both a comforting presence and an assertive declaration of self-worth.

12 studio albums· 60 total releases· 1 decade· United States

Full discography

Ariana Grande's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

60 releases • 12 albums • 2 EPS • 2008–2024

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Albums ()

EPs ()

Christmas & Chill

2015

Christmas Kisses

2013

Singles ()

We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) album by Ariana Grande

Essential Ariana Grande albums

Dangerous Woman

2016

If you've heard Dangerous Woman, try Sweetener — Continues the blend of pop and R&B with more experimental sounds and themes.

Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

1

"Dangerous Woman" — from Dangerous Woman (2016)

accessible entry with immediate hook
2

"imagine" — from Thank U, Next (2019)

establishes the sonic palette early
3

"Problem" — from My Everything (2014)

accessible entry with immediate hook
4

"Wit It This Christmas" — from Christmas & Chill (2015)

accessible entry with immediate hook
5

"Honeymoon Avenue" — from Yours Truly (2013)

establishes the sonic palette early
6

"bye" — from Eternal Sunshine (2024)

accessible entry with immediate hook

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Ariana Grande

About Ariana Grande

Full discography

Albums ()

Eternal Sunshine

Positions

Thank U, Next

K Bye For Now (SWT)

Sweetener

The Best

Dangerous Woman

The Remix

My Everything

Love Me Harder (EP)

Yours Truly

Merry Nickmas

EPs ()

Christmas & Chill

Christmas Kisses

Singles ()

We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)

Yes, And?

Humble (Sage The Gemini Remix)

POV

Met Him Last Night

Rain On Me (Purple Disco Machine Remix)

Rain On Me (Ralphi Rosario Remix)

Rain on Me

Stuck with U

Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored

7 Rings

Don't Call Me Angel

Boyfriend

Imagine

Thank U, Next

Breathin

God Is a Woman

The Light Is Coming

Bed

Dance to This

No Tears Left to Cry

Somewhere Over the Rainbow (live from Manchester)

Beauty and the Beast

Everyday

Jason's Song (Gave It Away)

Side to Side

Into You

My Favorite Part

Greedy

Focus

One Last Time

Santa Tell Me

Bang Bang

Break Free

Problem

Love Is Everything

Last Christmas

Right There

Baby I

The Way

Snow in California

Popular Song

Put Your Hearts Up

It's Not Christmas Without You

We R One

Twilight Zone

Essential Ariana Grande albums

Dangerous Woman

Songs to start with