Ariana Grande was never in danger of being a one-hit wonder. Anyone who heard "The Way," her Top 10 debut single featuring Mac Miller, when the song was first released last spring quickly understood that the co-star of "Victorious" possessed a musical ability too magnetic to be contained to one radio hit. "Yours Truly" carries the expectations of a young singer who has already proven herself on the pop charts, and even if the songs on her debut could not equal the quality of "The Way," Grande had the fan base and powerful pipes to survive a misfire.
Thankfully, Ariana Grande's debut LP is a surprisingly varied affair for a 20-year-old Nickelodeon star with a devastatingly strong voice. The R&B effort could have easily featured 11 carbon copies of her breakout single, but "Better Left Unsaid" is a slow-building club banger and "Piano" is an uptempo pop track that should make Sara Bareilles envious. "Yours Truly" benefits from ace production by Babyface and Harmony Samuels (among others), but credit Grande for making the most of her mainstream bow. There is a lot to like about "Yours Truly," and a lot to look forward to in Grande's career.
Why does Bruno look cuter in his mugshot than in any other picture/video I've seen of him? They need to hire the mugshot photographer for his next era.
Why does Bruno look cuter in his mugshot than in any other picture/video I've seen of him? They need to hire the mugshot photographer for his next era.
I'm sure that'll be the shtick for his next album.
He's already made enough songs about being an alcoholic (wouldn't surprise me since he's an addict).
