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The renowned pop diva, Ariana Grande, has yet again stirred the music world with her latest creation, Eternal Sunshine. This album marks her seventh endeavour into the music industry and has been released much sooner than anticipated, catching both the industry and her fans by surprise.
During a recent appearance on the widely followed Zach Sang Show, Grande revealed that the inception of Eternal Sunshine was as surprising to her as it was to her fan base.
“I had no initial plans or goals to make an album. In fact, I was rather against releasing any music until after the completion of Wicked—either in parts or as a whole. I was unsure of how I would feel,” she confessed.
Although her initial intent was to focus solely on her acting role in Wicked, a sudden twist of events led her down a different path.
A sudden strike by the Writers Guild of America in 2023 led to a halt in the production of Wicked, freeing up Grande’s schedule. She found herself in New York City, exploring her musical roots and ultimately landing back in the recording studio.
Renowned producer Max Martin joined Grande in the Big Apple, spending a week with her at Jungle City Studios. The unexpected creative burst that followed led to the birth of Eternal Sunshine. Grande detailed the organic process of creating the album, sharing that even some of her most upbeat tracks stemmed from emotional moments.
“Some of the songs were born out of intense emotions, even the ones that seem more fun. I found myself crying while writing some of these tracks. The beautiful thing about this was that I was creating it with no intention for the world to hear it,” she shared.
On February 27, Ariana returned to her Instagram to reveal Eternal Sunshine‘s official tracklist. She masterfully crafted the 13-song project, avoiding any popular features. The only credited guest appearance was a personal touch—her grandmother, who features on the track “Ordinary Things.” The album also includes tracks like “Don’t Wanna Break Up Again,” “The Boy Is Mine,” “I Wish I Hated You,” as well as the previously released singles “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).”
Eternal Sunshine is Grande’s first full-length release since her 2020 album, Positions. The new album is now available on all major platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, for fans and music lovers to enjoy.
The music industry and her fans eagerly await to see how this unexpected release will fare in the charts and what new milestones Grande will achieve with this latest offering.
Ariana Grande’s unexpected release of Eternal Sunshine is a testament to her immense talent and her ability to turn unexpected circumstances into creative opportunities. With its emotional depth and Grande’s signature vocal prowess, the album is set to be another significant addition to her illustrious music career.
