Dangerous Woman

Dangerous Woman is Ariana Grande’s third studio album, released May 20, 2016, by Republic Records. It marks a more mature, sultry shift toward pop/R&B textures, with Grande serving as executive producer alongside Max Martin and Savan Kotecha. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))

Recording History

- All songs were recorded at MXM Studios (Los Angeles) and Wolf Cousins Studios (Stockholm); Serban Ghenea mixed the project at MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))
- Executive producers: Max Martin and Savan Kotecha, with input from Ilya Salmanzadeh and Johan Carlsson on the title track. Recording took place during 2015, across touring stops and in between sessions. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))
- The album blends pop with R&B, 1950s-inspired mood on “Moonlight,” disco-leaning tracks like “Greedy,” and contemporary ballads such as “Be Alright.” The music and production reflect a careful, studio-polished approach. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))

Chart Performance & Recognition

- Debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, Grande’s first album not to debut at No. 1 in the U.S. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))
- The album was supported by four singles, including US top-ten hits “Dangerous Woman” and “Side to Side,” and the international hit “Into You.” The title track reached the Top Ten on the Hot 100. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))
- Certifications span multiple regions (US 3x Platinum; Australia 2x Platinum; UK 2x Platinum; Canada 4x Platinum, etc.). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))
- Awards: nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys; the title track earned a Best Pop Solo Performance nomination. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))

Cultural Impact & Legacy

- Critics embraced its maturation; The Guardian highlighted Dangerous Woman among the best albums of 2016. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/nov/30/the-best-albums-of-2016?utm_source=openai))
- The album’s songs have been influential and widely covered/sampled; see WhoSampled for connections to later artists and tracks. ([whosampled.com](https://www.whosampled.com/Ariana-Grande/Dangerous-Woman/?utm_source=openai))
- In 2026 a Dangerous Woman (Tenth Anniversary Edition) was released with bonus material, including Knew Better Part Two; official shop and partner outlets confirm the release. ([shopuk.arianagrande.com](https://shopuk.arianagrande.com/products/dangerous-woman-tenth-anniversary-edition-2lp-2026-art?utm_source=openai))

Notes: Dangerous Woman remains a cornerstone of Grande’s early-mcareer pivot toward a more adult-pop sound, a trend later echoed in her subsequent projects. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman))