The 10 best songs by Ariana Grande for the singer’s 31st birthday: From “7 Rings” to “Thank U”

From being a theater kid to a big career as a Disney actress to one of the most successful pop stars – Ariana Grande has done it all. She debuted in the music industry with her album Yours Truly and immediately caught the attention of listeners with her powerful voice and groovy mix of pop and R&B.

The American singer and songwriter was born on June 26, 1993. On her birthday, we take a look at the top 10 songs Ariana has released in recent years that broke all records and became groovy hits. The list includes Thank You, Next, 7 Rings and more. Her latest album Eternal Sunshine has definitely created a huge buzz among her fans. Ariana’s single “Yes, And?” has also received a lot of appreciation from the audience. At the same time, the pop princess has also carved out a place for herself in the acting industry and was recently seen in Disney’s Wicked.

1. The boy is mine

“The Boy is Mine” is one of the tracks from her latest album, Eternal Sunshine. The music video was released on her YouTube channel 2 weeks ago and has garnered over 19 million views so far. The video stars Grande and Penn Badgley. The song has its own charm, but the sensual video gives it extra oomph. It may have only recently gained attention, but the track is so catchy that it might stick in your head for a long time.

2. From side to side

This is one of Ariana Grande’s most iconic songs, co-written with Nicki Minaj. Nicki’s piquant voice made Side to Side a very special song. The song appeared on Grande’s 2016 album Dangerous Woman and reached number 4 on the UK and US charts.

3. 7 rings

7 Rings was the second single released under the album Thank You, Next in 2019. After its release, the track became a super hit. It was even nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards. Adapted from the cult classic “My Favorite Things” and reworked into trap pop, 7 Rings has a fanbase all its own. It has over 1.3 billion views on YouTube.

4. Into yourself

“Into You” is another song from Ariana Grande’s third album, Dangerous Woman. The romantic mood and tension that runs through the lyrics of the song are something special. She sings, “So baby, come on, light me up and maybe I’ll let you on it / A little dangerous, but baby, that’s how I want it.” While the song didn’t peak on the pop charts, it has garnered over 1 billion views on her YouTube channel.

5. No more tears to cry

The song “No Tears Left to Cry” was released on the album “Sweetener” in 2018. The beautiful lyrics and chorus with the melody earned the song number 2 in the UK and number 3 in the US. It even surpassed the 1.1 billion views mark on YouTube.

6. Thank you, Next

Thank You, Next is an iconic song that Ariana Grande released after her split from Pete Davidson. The song is about her past relationships. The singer sings: “I thought I’d end up with Sean / But he wasn’t a good fit / Wrote a couple songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh / Almost got married / And for Pete, I’m so thankful / I wish I could say thank you to Malcolm / ‘Cause he was an angel,” referring to all of her ex-boyfriends, including Mac Miller, Big Sean, Ricky Alvarez and Pete Davidson.

7. Dangerous Woman

Dangerous Woman is the first single released by the singer from the album of the same name. Although the song did not reach the top of the British pop charts, it peaked at number 8 in the US. It has been viewed 719 million times on YouTube. The song Dangerous Woman has its own fan base.

8. Positions

For Grande, “Positions” is one of the catchy numbers she released in 2020 under the album of the same name. The track broke records and reached number 1 in the UK and the US. The official video was also very popular and has 575 million views on YouTube. The song even received a nomination for the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance.

9. Bloodline

Bloodline caught the attention of the audience through TikToks and Reels and created quite a buzz after its release. The song was from Ariana’s fifth album Thank You, Next. The official video was not a big hit in the market, but the lyrics “Even though you’re bad for me, I know/ You’re the one I’m thinking about/ You made me feel so incredible/ Would you mind putting a link?” and the melody got her fans hooked on it.

10. Love me harder

Love Me Harder is Ariana Grande’s collaboration with The Weeknd. The song didn’t make a splash in the UK, but was a smash hit in the US. The official music video has been viewed over 822 million times on Grande’s YouTube channel.

So these are the ten songs that could make the list alongside the others. But Ariana Grande is a huge pop star and her albums and singles are proof of that. Happy birthday, Dangerous Woman!