The Iconic ‘thank u, next’ music

Paige Kruse

In the midst of the death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller, and break up with fiancé Pete Davidson, Ariana Grande release her fifth studio album in February of 2019. Her first release, the title track “thank u, next” became an instant success. Peaking at the top of the charts, including US Billboard Hot 100, she reached over 456 million views on her music video with co-stars such as Troye Sivan, Kris Jenner, Johnathan Bennett, and many more celebrity faces. 

Additionally, her singles “7 Rings” and “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” went off the charts. Grande became the third female artist to have a minimum of two songs make the Hot 100. Reaching the UK Singles Chart, made her the first female artist to replace herself at the number one single. She has a list of accomplishments from this year, becoming a nomination for the People’s Choice Awards and the American Music Awards. Grande’s many success is the reason she has a world-renown brand name.