Ariana Grande Releases Highly Anticipated Single “yes, and?”, Announces New Album ‘Eternal Sunshine’
The single marks her first solo release in nearly four years since 2020’s “positions”.
Courtesy of Republic Records
Courtesy of Republic Records
Ariana Grande, the iconic American pop sensation, has made her long-awaited comebackComebackA comeback refers to an established artist or group's highly anticipated new release following a period of relative inactivity, a term borrowed from broader Asian pop industry convention. P-pop groupsGo to Comeback Glossary with the release of “yes, and?“
The electronic house-inspired track was released today, January 12, out via Republic Records and features production from Swedish hitmaker Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
Grande’s return to music serves as the first glimpse into her upcoming studio album, which has been revealed to be titled Eternal Sunshine, and is expected to be released this March 8. Fans of the popstar, lovingly dubbed the “Arianators”, attuned to Grande’s subtle hints strategically posted on dates featuring the number seven, was quick to anticipate the imminent release. The pop star initially teased her musical comeback in December in a series of posts posted to Instagram, which sparked speculation among enthusiasts about the potential launch of a new album.
Official cover art for “yes, and?” Courtesy of Republic Records.
It was also announced that the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary to “yes, and?” will be released later today at 11 PM (7 AM PST), with the first teaser being posted to Grande’s page. The video, which pokes fun at the criticism that Grande has received regarding her private life, also features the location coordinates of Montauk, New York, which is the setting of the popular film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”
Last year, Grande treated her audience to a remixRemixA new version of an existing song created by altering or reworking its elements, such as tempo, key, instrumentation, or vocals. Remixes can introduce songs to new audiences and genres,Go to Remix Glossary of The Weeknd‘s “Die For You,” a move that swiftly ascended to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This remix marked her musical endeavor following the release of “Just Look Up,” an original song with Kid Cudi for the Netflix film “Don’t Look Up” in December 2021. Reflecting on her illustrious career, Grande made her debut in 2013 with “Yours Truly” and continued to captivate audiences with subsequent releases like “My Everything” (2014), “Dangerous Woman” (2016), “sweetener” (2018), “thank u, next” (2019), and “positions” (2020).
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Accumulating accolades throughout her career, Grande boasts two Grammy Awards: Best Pop Vocal Album for sweetener in 2019 and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga in 2021, as well as two Billboard Music Awards for both Top Female Artist and Billboard Chart Achievement AwardChart Achievement AwardA chart achievement award recognizes a song or artist's specific, measurable Billboard Philippines chart milestone, whether longest run, highest peak, or most cumulative weeks charting. These data-driven awards distinguish themselvesGo to Chart Achievement Award Glossary in 2019. Additionally, Grande was also awarded the Woman of the Year Award in 2018 for Billboard’s Women in Music celebration.
Listen to Ariana Grande’s “yes, and?” in its entirety below: