Ariana Grande is celebrating her comeback!
The 30-year-old singer released her first solo single in three years on Friday and celebrated by posting a red-lipped selfie on Instagram captioned ‘yes’. and? Out now.’
It followed an earlier post of a picture of Grande with a heart emoji and the date of the post, January 12.
Ariana Grande announces first solo music in 3 years with upcoming single ‘Yes, And?’
The post also featured a sample of the catchy tune and hints that Grande is experimenting with a house-inspired beat before her soprano vocals kick in.
Grande also included a gallery of messages from fans about the release on her Instagram Story, including messages like “We’ve been blessed” along with the song’s lyrics, which include lyrics like “Say it with——— your chest , keep moving like “What’s next? ” ‘Yes and?’ ”
Recorded in New York, the new single was written and produced by Grande alongside Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
Grande released the official audio on her YouTube channel on Friday, and while she has now delighted fans with the release of new music, they still have to wait for the accompanying visual.
Another Instagram post on Thursday saw the singer tease the video for “Yes, And?” which will be available to stream from 7am PST/10am EST on Friday,
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The enticing teaser shows someone holding a red card that says “ag7” with coordinates listed below it and “your presence is strictly requested” written on the back.
After seeing the card, another person jokes, “a real exclusive, typical Ari,” while a third laments, “I think I liked her better when her ponytail was a few inches higher.”
Single image for ‘Yes, and?’.
Courtesy of Republic Records
Another says, “Is that so? Who cares if she’s happy? I don’t want happiness, I want art.”
Meanwhile, another pair of critics chat about how they miss the “old Ari”, while two more gossip about the pop star, with one asking “Oh my god, did she really do that?” to which the other replies “Well, I read it on the internet so it must be true.”
In addition to fans eagerly awaiting her new music, rapper Nicki Minaj, 41, was also excited about Grande’s return to the charts. “Queen. We’re ready. 🤍☁️🤍,” the star commented on Sunday’s first post about “Yes, and?”
Although “Yes, and?” is Grande’s first solo offering since positions, meanwhile, the star was busy with various collaborations.
In 2021, she appeared on a track with Kid Cudi from Don’t look up sound track, remix of The Weeknd’s song After hours hit “Save Your Tears” in 2021 and its 2023 remix Starboy the song “Die For You.”
She also joined Jimmy Fallon and Megan Thee Stallion for 2021’s “It Was a… (Masked Christmas)” and Kelly Clarkson for 2021’s “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me.”
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And back in August, Grande celebrated its 10th anniversary With respect, her debut album, with a reissue featuring new live recordings.
During her time not making solo singles, Grande has been focusing on her REM Beauty brand and her role in the upcoming film adaptation Wicked. Earlier this year, the star also separated from her husband Dalton Gomez, whom she had been with for two years.
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