From power ballads to memorable anthems, Rolling Stone USA has selected the greatest highlights of Ariana Grande’s career, which turns 30 this Monday, June 26
Ariana Grande became known invictorious” (2010) when starring as cat valentine in the series of Nickelodeon. Gradually, the artist gained a fan base, who were soon surprised by yet another talent: her voice. During a karaoke battle in Season 1 Episode 13, titled “Freak the Freakout”she is Elizabeth Gillies sang “Give It Up”and left everyone speechless.
Not only were fans enthralled by Grande’s voice, but so were record labels. Ariana signed with Republic Records in 2011, and in December of that year, he shared his debut single, “Put Your Hearts Up”. Six years later, the former star of Nickelodeon is considered one of the greatest pop artists of her generation.
The career transition followed Grande’s personal life, who previously sang about young love and insecurities, to enter into her sexuality and venture into new genres with anthems that accumulate millions of streaming on digital platforms.
With a successful discography, fans probably have a hard time choosing the best songs. Thinking about it, the Rolling Stone of the United States selected the artist’s 50 best songs that bring the singer’s differential: her honesty, frankness and emotional intimacy in her lyrics.
“Into You”one of the singles from the album “Dangerous Woman” (2016), was chosen as the greatest track by the singer, followed by “No Tears Left To Cry” 2018, in second place, “Ghostin”2019, in third position, “Bad Idea” It is “thank u,next”both from 2019, in fourth and fifth place, respectively.
“With an epic bridge and a disco-synth beat, “Into You” is arguably one of the best songs of the 2010s. Bursting with swagger and sass, Ariana Grande commands the attention of the dance floor and makes “Into You” not just the most seductive track on her 2016 album, “Dangerous Woman”but one of the most catchy of all time.” justified the magazine about the song chosen as TOP 1.
The American magazine placed the banner ‘The Way’musical partnership with Mac Millerat number 12, saying the song became “undeniably moving” after the rapper’s death in 2018.
“Although “The Way” isn’t necessarily Ariana’s best track, it was instrumental in helping her push beyond the box office space. Nickelodeon. What is most impressive about “The Way” it’s her euphoric vocals – it’s a smooth transition from her 2011 bubblegum pop single “Put Your Hearts Up” into the R&B space”, pointed out the Rolling Stone.
Check out, in full, which are the 50 best tracks of Ariana Grande:
50. “Piano” (2013)
49. “Best Mistake” ft.Big Sean (2014)
48. “Tattooed Heart” (2013)
47. “The Light Is Coming” feat. Nicki Minaj (2018)
46. ”Everytime” (2018)
45. “just like magic” (2020)
44. “Adore” – Cashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande (2015)
43. “Shut Up” (2020)
42. “motivate” ft. doja cat (2020)
41. “Dance to This” – Troye Sivan ft. Ariana Grande
40. “Thinking About You” (2016)
39. “Bad Decisions” (2016)
38. “Just a Little Bit of Your Heart” (2014)
37. “Only 1” (2014)
36. “Hands on Me” ft. A$AP Ferg (2014)
35. “Greedy” (2016)
34. “You’ll Never Know” (2013)
33. “positions” (2020)
32. “Santa Tell Me” (2014)
31. “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” (2019)
30. “pov” (2020)
29. “Love Me Harder” (2014)
28. “Be Alright” (2016)
27. “Problem” ft. Iggy Azalea
26. “Moonlight” (2016)
25. “Break Free” ft. Zedd (2014)
24. “Somwhere Over the Rainbow” (2017)
23. “Honeymoon Avenue” (2013)
22. “Needy” (2019)
21. “Know Better/Forever Boy” (2016)
20. “Get Well Soon” (2018)
19. “Goodnight n Go'” (2018)
18. “NASA” (2019)
17. “Dangerous Woman” (2016)
16. “REM” (2018)
15. “In My Head” (2019)
14. “Pink Champagne” (2013)
13. “7 rings” (2019)
12. “The Way” ft. Mac Miller (2013)
11. “Breathin” (2018)
10. “God is a Woman” (2018)
9. “Rain on Me” – Lady Gaga It is Ariana Grande (2020)
8. “Imagine” (2019)
7. “Touch It” (2014)
6. “One Last Time” (2014)
5. “thank u, next” (2019)
4. “bad idea” (2019)
3. “ghostin” (2019)
2. “No Tears Left to Cry” (2018)
1. “Into You” (2018)
Source: Rollingstone

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