Sweetener

Sweetener is Ariana Grande’s fourth studio album, released in August 2018. Blending pop and R&B with trap, neo soul, hip hop, and dance influences, the album features production by Tommy Brown, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin, and Pharrell Williams. Recorded over two years, it delves into themes such as womanhood, romance, anxiety, and resilience. Acclaimed for its innovative sound, Sweetener earned Grande her first Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album.