Ariana Grande gives Madonna vibes in comeback single 'yes, and?'
MANILA, Philippines — Pop singer Ariana Grande is back with her first single since the pandemic with the empowering track "yes, and?"
Ariana's last solo release was for her sixth album "Positions" from 2020, though she's had collaborations with The Weeknd, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, and Kid Cudi since then.
"yes, and?" serves as the lead single of her upcoming album "Eternal Sunshine," and the track's sound and beat borrows inspirations from '80 pop singers like Janet Jackson and Madonna, particularly the latter's "Vogue."
"Say that sh*t with your chest, and be your own f**kin' best friend. Say that sh*t with your chest, keep moving like, 'What's next?'" goes part of the empowering chorus.
Other positivity-focused lines in the song include "I'm so done with caring what you think, no, I won't hide underneath your own projections or change my most authentic life" and "Don't comment on my body, do not reply. Your business is yours and mine is mine."
All are likely references to the public's perceptions of Ariana's personal life, particularly her relationships and her own appearance.
Ariana co-wrote the song, which has a radio-friendly version as well, with longtime collaborators Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
The singer has been teasing fans with images of herself in a recording studio with producers and collaborators, finally confirming last month she was working on her seventh album.
Apart from R.E.M., Ariana has been busy filming back-to-back the split film adaptation of Broadway musical "Wicked," where she will portray Glinda opposite Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba.
The singer has been linked to co-star Ethan Slater, who plays the Munchkin Boq, after divorcing with real estate agent Dalton Gomez, who she was married to for two years.
Ariana also recently signed with Good World Management, having parted ways with controversial manager Scooter Braun, now joining a roster that has Demi Lovato, Troye Sivan, Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, and ex-Fifth Harmony singer Normani.
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