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==Background and release== |
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In October 2015, Ariana Grande released "[[Focus (song)|Focus]]" as the intended first single of her third studio album, which was called ''Moonlight'' at the time.<ref>{{cite web| last1=Schillaci|first1=Sophie| title=Ariana Grande Says Her Grandmother Inspired Her Platinum 'Focus' Makeover|url=http://www.etonline.com/news/175246_ariana_grande_says_her_grandmother_inspired_her_platinum_focus_makeover/|website=[[Entertainment Tonight]]|date=November 3, 2015|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref> The song peaked in the top-ten on several charts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Focus by Ariana Grande - Music Charts|url=http://acharts.co/song/95865| publisher=Music Charts| accessdate=March 17, 2016}}</ref> Grande stated that the song was the perfect transition from her previous album to the new one and that the song didn't represent the album as a whole. However, Grande decided to change the album's title to ''Dangerous Woman'' and subsequently released the title track as a single.<ref name="top10"/><ref name="bustle">{{cite news| last1=Kritselis|first1=Alex|title=Does Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman" Hold Up As The Title Track For Her New Album? – LISTEN| url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/147369-does-ariana-grandes-dangerous-woman-hold-up-as-the-title-track-for-her-new-album|accessdate=March 17, 2016|work=[[Bustle.com|Bustle]]| date=March 16, 2016}}</ref> |
In October 2015, Ariana Grande released "[[Focus (song)|Focus]]" as the intended first single of her third studio album, which was called ''Moonlight'' at the time.<ref>{{cite web| last1=Schillaci|first1=Sophie| title=Ariana Grande Says Her Grandmother Inspired Her Platinum 'Focus' Makeover|url=http://www.etonline.com/news/175246_ariana_grande_says_her_grandmother_inspired_her_platinum_focus_makeover/|website=[[Entertainment Tonight]]|date=November 3, 2015|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref> The song peaked in the top-ten on several charts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Focus by Ariana Grande - Music Charts|url=http://acharts.co/song/95865| publisher=Music Charts| accessdate=March 17, 2016}}</ref> Grande stated that the song was the perfect transition from her previous album to the new one and that the song didn't represent the album as a whole. However, Grande decided to change the album's title to ''Dangerous Woman'' and subsequently released the title track as a single.<ref name="top10"/><ref name="bustle">{{cite news| last1=Kritselis|first1=Alex|title=Does Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman" Hold Up As The Title Track For Her New Album? – LISTEN| url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/147369-does-ariana-grandes-dangerous-woman-hold-up-as-the-title-track-for-her-new-album|accessdate=March 17, 2016|work=[[Bustle.com|Bustle]]| date=March 16, 2016}}</ref> She explained the title change as follows: "'Moonlight' is a lovely song and it's a lovely title. It’s really romantic, and it definitely ties together the old music and the new music. But ''Dangerous Woman'' is a lot stronger. I want to be empowering to my fans. I feel like my personal growth is reflected in the sound. I’m really proud of it… To me, a dangerous woman is someone who’s not afraid to take a stand, be herself and to be honest."<ref>{{cite news| last1=Greenwald| first1=Morgan|title=Why Ariana Grande Changed Her Album Name to ''Dangerous Woman''| url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6897341/ariana-grande-album-name-dangerous-woman-moonlight|accessdate=March 17, 2016| work=Billboard|date=March 2, 2016}}</ref> |
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On February 25, 2016, Grande launched a website titled dangerouswoman.com, specially to promote the album and its lead-single.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCall|first1=Tyler|title=Ariana Grande's Latest Album Comes With a Feminist T-Shirt Line|url=http://www.teenvogue.com/story/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-shirt|accessdate=March 17, 2016|work=[[Teen Vogue]]|date=February 25, 2016}}</ref> Later, on March 1, 2016, she released the song's first preview, with some of the song's lines and some "studio chatter".<ref name="preview1">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/6897237/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-song-live-preview|title=Ariana Grande Shares 'Dangerous Woman' Live Preview|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=March 1, 2016|accessdate=March 5, 2016|author=Colin Stutz}}</ref> On March 10, 2016, Grande released a one-minute preview during [[CBS]]' [[Victoria's Secret Swim Special]].<ref name="preview2">{{cite web|last1=Strecker|first1=Erin|title=Hear 1 Minute of Ariana Grande's Sultry 'Dangerous Woman' Single|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7024448/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-preview|website=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=March 11, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311162728/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7024448/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-preview|archivedate=March 11, 2016|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> Finally, on March 11, 2016, the song was fully released to [[Music download|digital download]].<ref name="ewrelease">{{cite web|last1=Nolfi|first1=Joey|title=Hear Ariana Grande's sultry new single 'Dangerous Woman'|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/10/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman|website=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Entertainment|accessdate=March 11, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311162559/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/10/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman|archivedate=March 11, 2016|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> It was sent to US [[contemporary hit radio]] on March 15, 2016.<ref name="top40"/> |
On February 25, 2016, Grande launched a website titled dangerouswoman.com, specially to promote the album and its lead-single.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCall|first1=Tyler|title=Ariana Grande's Latest Album Comes With a Feminist T-Shirt Line|url=http://www.teenvogue.com/story/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-shirt|accessdate=March 17, 2016|work=[[Teen Vogue]]|date=February 25, 2016}}</ref> Later, on March 1, 2016, she released the song's first preview, with some of the song's lines and some "studio chatter".<ref name="preview1">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/6897237/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-song-live-preview|title=Ariana Grande Shares 'Dangerous Woman' Live Preview|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=March 1, 2016|accessdate=March 5, 2016|author=Colin Stutz}}</ref> On March 10, 2016, Grande released a one-minute preview during [[CBS]]' [[Victoria's Secret Swim Special]].<ref name="preview2">{{cite web|last1=Strecker|first1=Erin|title=Hear 1 Minute of Ariana Grande's Sultry 'Dangerous Woman' Single|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7024448/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-preview|website=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=March 11, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311162728/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7024448/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-preview|archivedate=March 11, 2016|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> Finally, on March 11, 2016, the song was fully released to [[Music download|digital download]].<ref name="ewrelease">{{cite web|last1=Nolfi|first1=Joey|title=Hear Ariana Grande's sultry new single 'Dangerous Woman'|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/10/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman|website=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Entertainment|accessdate=March 11, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311162559/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/10/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman|archivedate=March 11, 2016|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> It was sent to US [[contemporary hit radio]] on March 15, 2016.<ref name="top40"/> |
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"Dangerous Woman" was written by [[Carolina Liar|Johan Carlsson]] and [[Ross Golan]], with production being done by Carlsson and [[Max Martin]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ariana Grande {{!}} Offizielle Biografie|trans-title=Ariana Grande {{!}} Official Biography|url=http://www.universal-music.de/ariana-grande/biografie|publisher=[[Universal Music Group|Universal.Music.De]]|language=German|date=March 11, 2016|accessdate=March 18, 2016}}</ref> A midtempo slow-jam pop and R&B song,<ref name="Wass">{{cite news|last1=Wass|first1=Mike|title=Pop Perspective: Ariana Grande’s "Dangerous Woman" Rated And Reviewed|url=http://www.idolator.com/7626161/pop-perspective-ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-review|accessdate=March 18, 2016|work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Daw">{{cite news|last1=Daw|first1=Robbie|title=Ariana Grande’s "Dangerous Woman": Listen To Her Gritty Noir Single|url=http://www.idolator.com/7626113/ariana-grandes-dangerous-woman-listen-to-her-gritty-noir-single|accessdate=March 18, 2016|work=Idolator|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name="spin"/> "Dangerous Woman" has a {{Music|time|6|8}} [[time signature]] that "falls neatly at the intersection of [[Bubblegum pop|bubblegum]] and [[rock and roll]],"<ref name="spin"/> while having an "[[arena rock]] chorus" and a [[guitar solo]] in its bridge.<ref name="bustle"/> Its sound was heavily compared to [[The Weeknd]]'s "[[Earned It]]".<ref name="Wass"/><ref name=axs/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Davidson|first1=Amy|title=Ariana Grande channels The Weeknd in her new single 'Dangerous Woman'|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a786482/ariana-grande-channels-the-weeknd-in-new-single-dangerous-woman/|accessdate=March 23, 2016|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> Lyrically, the song is about [[empowerment]] and [[confidence]], where the singer talks about not being afraid to take a stand, be herself and to be honest.<ref name="bustlelyrics">{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Sabienna|title=11 Empowering Ariana Grande "Dangerous Woman" Lyrics That You Should Totally Repeat To Yourself|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/147350-11-empowering-ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-lyrics-that-you-should-totally-repeat-to-yourself|accessdate=March 23, 2016|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> The song is performed in the key of [[E minor]], while the [[tempo]] of the song swings at a rate of 45 beats per minute. Grande's vocal range in the song is from D<sub>3</sub> to B<sub>5</sub>.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0161767|title=Ariana Grande "Dangerous Woman" Sheet Music in E Minor (transposable) - Download & Print|last=Carlsson|first=Johan|website=Musicnotes.com|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref> |
"Dangerous Woman" was written by [[Carolina Liar|Johan Carlsson]] and [[Ross Golan]], with production being done by Carlsson and [[Max Martin]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ariana Grande {{!}} Offizielle Biografie|trans-title=Ariana Grande {{!}} Official Biography|url=http://www.universal-music.de/ariana-grande/biografie|publisher=[[Universal Music Group|Universal.Music.De]]|language=German|date=March 11, 2016|accessdate=March 18, 2016}}</ref> A midtempo slow-jam pop and R&B song,<ref name="Wass">{{cite news|last1=Wass|first1=Mike|title=Pop Perspective: Ariana Grande’s "Dangerous Woman" Rated And Reviewed|url=http://www.idolator.com/7626161/pop-perspective-ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-review|accessdate=March 18, 2016|work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Daw">{{cite news|last1=Daw|first1=Robbie|title=Ariana Grande’s "Dangerous Woman": Listen To Her Gritty Noir Single|url=http://www.idolator.com/7626113/ariana-grandes-dangerous-woman-listen-to-her-gritty-noir-single|accessdate=March 18, 2016|work=Idolator|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name="spin"/> "Dangerous Woman" has a {{Music|time|6|8}} [[time signature]] that "falls neatly at the intersection of [[Bubblegum pop|bubblegum]] and [[rock and roll]],"<ref name="spin"/> while having an "[[arena rock]] chorus" and a [[guitar solo]] in its bridge.<ref name="bustle"/> Its sound was heavily compared to [[The Weeknd]]'s "[[Earned It]]".<ref name="Wass"/><ref name=axs/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Davidson|first1=Amy|title=Ariana Grande channels The Weeknd in her new single 'Dangerous Woman'|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a786482/ariana-grande-channels-the-weeknd-in-new-single-dangerous-woman/|accessdate=March 23, 2016|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> Lyrically, the song is about [[empowerment]] and [[confidence]], where the singer talks about not being afraid to take a stand, be herself and to be honest.<ref name="bustlelyrics">{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Sabienna|title=11 Empowering Ariana Grande "Dangerous Woman" Lyrics That You Should Totally Repeat To Yourself|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/147350-11-empowering-ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-lyrics-that-you-should-totally-repeat-to-yourself|accessdate=March 23, 2016|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> The song is performed in the key of [[E minor]], while the [[tempo]] of the song swings at a rate of 45 beats per minute. Grande's vocal range in the song is from D<sub>3</sub> to B<sub>5</sub>.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0161767|title=Ariana Grande "Dangerous Woman" Sheet Music in E Minor (transposable) - Download & Print|last=Carlsson|first=Johan|website=Musicnotes.com|access-date=2016-04-26}}</ref> |
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The lyrics state how empowering it is to act freely.<ref name="bustlereview">{{cite news|last1=Rhiannon|first1=Alexis|title=Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman" Lyrics Empower You To Be Your Best Self — LISTEN|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/147341-ariana-grandes-dangerous-woman-lyrics-empower-you-to-be-your-best-self-listen|accessdate=March 23, 2016|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> Alexis Rhiannon of ''[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]'' thought that the song has "a heavy dose of feminism; Grande isn't saying that every girl is a bad girl per se, just that we all have something underneath that we hide. [...] It has a message to Ariana Grande's haters, an invitation to other women to be their real selves, and some real catchy melodies besides, so I couldn't be more in."<ref name="bustlereview"/> |
The lyrics state how empowering it is to act freely.<ref name="bustlereview">{{cite news|last1=Rhiannon|first1=Alexis|title=Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman" Lyrics Empower You To Be Your Best Self — LISTEN|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/147341-ariana-grandes-dangerous-woman-lyrics-empower-you-to-be-your-best-self-listen|accessdate=March 23, 2016|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> Alexis Rhiannon of ''[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]'' thought that the song has "a heavy dose of feminism; Grande isn't saying that every girl is a bad girl per se, just that we all have something underneath that we hide. [...] It has a message to Ariana Grande's haters, an invitation to other women to be their real selves, and some real catchy melodies besides, so I couldn't be more in."<ref name="bustlereview"/> Grande explained her intention in song's lyrics, as follows: |
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{{Quote|This song is about an empowered woman who meets another person that brings out a different side of her and it's her decision to put her fears aside and explore these new feelings or not. It's about letting someone into your life in an intimate or vulnerable way and not letting that take away from your independence or your strength. Whether you choose to fall in love or be intimate with someone or share any part of yourself with someone, that doesn't take away from your person. The song "Dangerous Woman" is about choice and empowerment and strength and romance and as a person, as a character, as a persona, "Dangerous Woman" is a fearless, honest, no bullshit superhuman and I think all of us have her inside of us and it's just a matter of when we decide to let her out.<ref>Cabrera, Maria. [http://www.enstarz.com/articles/150453/20160326/ariana-grande-update-singer-performs-dangerous-woman-in-bunny-outfit-video.htm "Ariana Grande Update: Singer Performs "Dangerous Woman" In Bunny Outfit"], Enstarz.com, March 26, 2016</ref>}} |
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==Critical reception== |
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"Dangerous Woman" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, serving as the lead single for her third studio album of the same name (2016). It was written by Johan Carlsson, Ross Golan and Max Martin, with Martin and Carlsson both serving as record and vocal producers. The song was first released along with the pre-order of the album on iTunes Store on March 11, 2016. "Dangerous Woman" is a midtempo pop and R&B song with an arena rock chorus and a guitar solo during its bridge.
Lyrically, "Dangerous Woman" explores themes of empowerment and confidence in a relationship and how a partner can bring out a different side of a woman. Music critics praised the mature, "sultry" feel of the song and Grande's vocal performance. In the United States, "Dangerous Woman" debuted at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Grande's fifth single to debut in the top 10. With the feat, Grande became the first artist in the chart's 57-year history to debut in the top 10 with the lead single from each of her first three albums. The song went on to peak at number eight in its eleventh week on the chart.
Background and release
In October 2015, Ariana Grande released "Focus" as the intended first single of her third studio album, which was called Moonlight at the time.[1] The song peaked in the top-ten on several charts.[2] Grande stated that the song was the perfect transition from her previous album to the new one and that the song didn't represent the album as a whole. However, Grande decided to change the album's title to Dangerous Woman and subsequently released the title track as a single.[3][4] She explained the title change as follows: "'Moonlight' is a lovely song and it's a lovely title. It’s really romantic, and it definitely ties together the old music and the new music. But Dangerous Woman is a lot stronger. I want to be empowering to my fans. I feel like my personal growth is reflected in the sound. I’m really proud of it… To me, a dangerous woman is someone who’s not afraid to take a stand, be herself and to be honest."[5]
On February 25, 2016, Grande launched a website titled dangerouswoman.com, specially to promote the album and its lead-single.[6] Later, on March 1, 2016, she released the song's first preview, with some of the song's lines and some "studio chatter".[7] On March 10, 2016, Grande released a one-minute preview during CBS' Victoria's Secret Swim Special.[8] Finally, on March 11, 2016, the song was fully released to digital download.[9] It was sent to US contemporary hit radio on March 15, 2016.[10]
Composition and lyrics
"Dangerous Woman" was written by Johan Carlsson and Ross Golan, with production being done by Carlsson and Max Martin.[11] A midtempo slow-jam pop and R&B song,[12][13][14] "Dangerous Woman" has a 6
8 time signature that "falls neatly at the intersection of bubblegum and rock and roll,"[14] while having an "arena rock chorus" and a guitar solo in its bridge.[4] Its sound was heavily compared to The Weeknd's "Earned It".[12][15][16] Lyrically, the song is about empowerment and confidence, where the singer talks about not being afraid to take a stand, be herself and to be honest.[17] The song is performed in the key of E minor, while the tempo of the song swings at a rate of 45 beats per minute. Grande's vocal range in the song is from D3 to B5.[18]
The lyrics state how empowering it is to act freely.[19] Alexis Rhiannon of Bustle thought that the song has "a heavy dose of feminism; Grande isn't saying that every girl is a bad girl per se, just that we all have something underneath that we hide. [...] It has a message to Ariana Grande's haters, an invitation to other women to be their real selves, and some real catchy melodies besides, so I couldn't be more in."[19] Grande explained her intention in song's lyrics, as follows:
This song is about an empowered woman who meets another person that brings out a different side of her and it's her decision to put her fears aside and explore these new feelings or not. It's about letting someone into your life in an intimate or vulnerable way and not letting that take away from your independence or your strength. Whether you choose to fall in love or be intimate with someone or share any part of yourself with someone, that doesn't take away from your person. The song "Dangerous Woman" is about choice and empowerment and strength and romance and as a person, as a character, as a persona, "Dangerous Woman" is a fearless, honest, no bullshit superhuman and I think all of us have her inside of us and it's just a matter of when we decide to let her out.[20]
Critical reception
Carolyn Menyes of Music Times complimented the song's time signature for adding "a bit of a waltz flavor, channeling the old school Ariana that fans first fell in love with", and continued: "But a sultry, distorted guitar line and Grande's passionate, soaring vocals add a sense of texture and modernity that makes "Dangerous Woman" feel as powerful as the title."[21] A writer of NME gave a positive review as well, saying, "With 'Dangerous Woman', Grande shows herself as someone who continues to be determined to challenge the norm." He also noted that "[I]t does sound empowered, even if it doesn’t sound especially dangerous for her in the wake of her 2014 collaboration ‘Love Me Harder’ with The Weeknd."[22] Robbie Daw, Carl Williot and Mike Wass of Idolator gave favorable reviews for the song during their "Pop Persepective" article, with Daw calling it "one walk of danger worth taking", Williot praising her vocal performance and highlighting the "clever little flip of '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'", and Wass naming it a "decent song" but noting that "[s]he still hasn’t found her own lane."[12]
Brennan Carley of Spin opined, "It is, without a doubt, the most mature piece of music she's released to date. [...] The song's smart, sexy, captivating, and sung to total perfection. Consider us bowled over."[14] Tufayel Ahmed of Newsweek also praised the song's maturity.[23] Sean Fitz-Gerald of Vulture.com said, "'Dangerous Woman' flaunts the pop star's vocal control, starting out as a seductive whisper and slowly swelling into a heavy, swaying ear worm".[24] Lucas Villa of AXS compared the song to The Weeknd's 2014 single "Earned It", writing that Grande "embrace[s] her grown woman side." He also added, "Ariana's powerful pipes take femme fatale to a whole new level."[15] Maeve McDermott of USA Today considered it "her own version of a slinky Bond theme,"[25] while Jessie Morris of Complex called it "enchanting."[26] Ailbhe Malone of Irish Times described it as "slinky and sexy, but tongue-in- cheek too. Imagine it as part of a Spotify playlist with Selena Gomez's 'Hands to Myself' and you're on the right track."[27] Rolling Stone wrote: "the thrush-size diva with the five-alarm vocal power knocks out a sumptuously bluesy ode to her own awesomely lethal ladyhood."[28] The same magazine named "Dangerous Woman" one of the 30 best songs of the first half of 2016: "This sultry, clever, bluesy stalk is full of unlikely patterns and pitch jumps, not to mention a guitar solo that explodes into Nintendo pixels and a vocodered outro. But for all its unique filigrees, there's an unstoppable chorus for one of pop's most pyrotechnic voices."[29]
Commercial performance
"Dangerous Woman" debuted at number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated April 2, 2016, selling 118,000 digital downloads - it also debuted at number two on Digital Songs chart.[3] It became Grande's seventh top ten on the Hot 100, and her second song to enter the top ten unaccompanied by another artist (after her previous single "Focus"). Grande also set a record, as each of the lead singles from her first three albums have all debuted inside the top ten on the Hot 100; "The Way" debuted at number ten, and "Problem" debuted at number three prior to "Dangerous Woman".[3] The single fell to number 13 in its second week but gradually rebounded, reaching a new peak of number 8 in its eleventh week.[30] "Dangerous Woman" has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling 744,104 copies.
Live performance
Grande published a video performing an a cappella version of "Dangerous Woman" on her VEVO account, in anticipation for the official music video release, wearing the latex bunny outfit seen on the album's cover art.[31] Grande performed her first televised performance of "Dangerous Woman" and "Be Alright" on Saturday Night Live on March 12, 2016.[32] Grande performed her first live performance for "Dangerous Woman" as a special guest for Nicki Minaj at the opening of the T-Mobile Arena on April 8, 2016.[33] She also performed "Dangerous Woman" with Jason Robert Brown on April 10, 2016 at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards.[34]
Music video
The video opens with Grande seen lying on a couch looking into the camera. Several shots are shown with Grande posing for the camera, along with various kinds of lighting, flashes and colors throughout the video. The video is directed by the production company The Young Astronauts.[35] The video surpassed 100 million views on May 18, 2016, making it Grande's tenth Vevo-certified music video after "Right There".[35][36]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Dangerous Woman's liner notes.[37]
- Recording and management
- Recorded at MXM Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)
- Mixed at MixStar Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
- Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City, New York)
- Published by MXM — administered by Kobalt — (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) and Back in Djbouti (BMI)
- All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. and MXM — administered pela Kobalt — (ASCAP)
- Personnel
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Charts
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[79] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[80] | Gold | 40,000^ |
Italy (FIMI)[81] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[82] | Platinum | 0* |
South Korea (Gaon) | — | 48,000[83] |
Sweden (GLF)[84] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[85] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[87] | Platinum† | 744,104[86]* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
† Since May 2013 RIAA certifications for digital singles include on-demand audio and/or video song streams in addition to downloads.[88]
Radio and release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Worldwide | March 11, 2016 | Digital download | Republic | [89] |
Italy | Contemporary hit radio | [90] | ||
United States | March 15, 2016 | [10] | ||
Rhythmic contemporary | [91] |
References
- ^ Schillaci, Sophie (November 3, 2015). "Ariana Grande Says Her Grandmother Inspired Her Platinum 'Focus' Makeover". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ^ "Focus by Ariana Grande - Music Charts". Music Charts. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c Trust, Gary (March 21, 2016). "Rihanna Rules Hot 100 for Fifth Week, Ariana Grande Debuts at No. 10". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Kritselis, Alex (March 16, 2016). "Does Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman" Hold Up As The Title Track For Her New Album? – LISTEN". Bustle. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ Greenwald, Morgan (March 2, 2016). "Why Ariana Grande Changed Her Album Name to Dangerous Woman". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ McCall, Tyler (February 25, 2016). "Ariana Grande's Latest Album Comes With a Feminist T-Shirt Line". Teen Vogue. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ Colin Stutz (March 1, 2016). "Ariana Grande Shares 'Dangerous Woman' Live Preview". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
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