Co-written by Max Martin and Savan Kotecha, "Problem" employs a saxophone sample that immediately recalls recent hits like Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Thrift Shop" and Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty," but the boisterous track also unchains Grande's incredible voice, which spews out insecurities over an ex-flame with an anxious rapidity before hitting home on the high notes.
Grande says that she originally didn't want "Problem" to appear on her sophomore album, and after playing the song in a meeting with her label and management, she realized that she had another hit on her hands.
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After working with hip-hop artists like Mac Miller and Big Sean (who provides those whispered vocals on "Problem") on "Yours Truly,"
Grande decided to strengthen "Problem" with the help of Azalea, whom she met while attending Katy Perry's MTV EMAs after-party last October. "I was a fan of hers from when she put 'Work' out," says Grande of Azalea's 2013 single. "I thought she was so sensible and down-to-earth and talented."
She talks more about the album on the full article:
http://www.billboard.com/articles/co...-album-due-out
And she better stan for Work!
