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Yours Truly (10 Year Anniversary) – Ariana Grande

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Although Ariana Grande, global popstar is experiencing some heat by the media for supposedly cheating on co-star Ethan Slater; I remain a fan of her music. I think it is big that we can identify an artist is a human beyond their music but the topics discussed in music can contribute to their image and should be proceeded carefully.

However, I came here to talk about Ariana’s re-recording of her debut album Yours Truly. This album is one of my favorites from her because of classics like Honeymoon Avenue, Daydreamin’, as well as The Way ft. Mac Miller.

I think the reason I enjoy this re-recording is how insane she sounds in singing. Not insane as in crazy but insane as in awe. She has immensely improved since the last time fans heard her sing I believe to be in 2020. However, she has been starring in Broadway musical Wicked which could be reason why her vocals have gotten better knowing she has gotten training and lessons guided to singing.

Everyone should give it a listen especially if you haven’t heard her debut album originally, it truly is beautiful. Also, for those who know Mac Miller passed away she inputted instrumentals during her part of The Way to exemplify his feature more prominently. I think even with all the backlash she is receiving people should still listen to the album regardless because the music is after all just a re-recording.

-Madison C.

Music Review – Die For You Remix by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande

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This is my first post writing about something not book related which feels refreshing since I’ve kind of restricted myself in what to post. As some of you may have heard or even listened to The Weeknd posted a remix on one of his top hits being Die For You.

Die For You was originally released in his Starboy album in 2016 so no one really saw this release coming a solid 7 years later. Fans also knew of his performance last year with Ariana Grande doing a remix of Save Your Tears which made many fans go insane, including myself. Being a big fan of both artists definitely shows my bias towards this song but genuinely it’s just a good song.

The song includes components from the original but hints of differences hence it being a remix. Ariana Grande hasn’t released music for around 2 year so through this song we were able to see how mature her voice had gotten and the potential she’s reached. Although at first I had mixed opinions of the song and how I thought Ariana’s voice was too high in vocals, in the end my mind ended up finding a beauty within the song. I think what really influenced me to enjoy the song more was just listening it to it over and over again and also just the fact that these two artists came together to preform such a beautiful song.

I definitely think that everyone should at least give this song a listen and understand what I mean with being withdrawn at first.

-Madison C.

“thank u, next” Review

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Pop singer, Ariana Grande, released a new song called “thank u, next” on November 3. Though I’m not a huge fan of Grande, I love how her song is not only catchy but empowering and eyeopening.

Ariana became engaged to Pete Davidson not long after breaking up with singer, Mac Miller, in early 2018. Miller died in early September from drug overdose and though Ariana was engaged, she still felt the heavy pain from losing someone she once loved. Davidson and Grande broke off their engagement in October but, Ariana embraced the single life, singing about it in “thank u, next.”

In a society that encourages “clapping back” and stirring up drama, Grande’s song is refreshing and genuine. Rather than wanting to throw shade at her exes, Ariana wants to thank them for making her a stronger individual. They all hold an important and special place in her heart because “one taught [her] love / one taught [her] patience / and one taught [her] pain” and now, “[she’s] so amazing.” Without these past relationships, Ariana wouldn’t be the person she is today.

In my opinion, another important aspect of the song is Ariana’s focus on self-love and self-betterment. While her exes taught her love, patience and pain, she also taught herself love, patience and how to deal with pain, which ultimately made her a better person. Grande explains that she found someone else to love, referring to herself as that “someone else.” Grande promises that the self-love she holds for herself is “gon’ last” and she “ain’t worried bout nothing.'”

Self-love and appreciation is a noticeable trend among today’s youth. Feminists advocate strength and success without the aid of men. Mental health victims strive to put their health and progress first. Social media posts remind individuals (whether they are fresh out of a relationship or have been single for awhile) of their self worth and hype them up. Grande’s song advocates this confident self-love and explains that no one should feel ashamed for putting themselves first.

Grande reveals herself as a self-aware, vulnerable and mature artist through this song, which are rare qualities to find in modern day artists. She teaches listeners that not all relationships are meant to last but they all can teach important lessons. Heartbreak can be a negative or a beautiful part of life and Ariana believes that it’s up to the individual to make it positive.

-Jessica T.

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