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Ariana Grande says ‘Petal’ was written from a place of “unfiltered rage”
Ariana Grande has said her forthcoming eighth studio album, ‘Petal’, was written with more “unfiltered rage” than she normally allows into her songwriting. Speaking in a preview of an Apple Music interview, she said she resisted her usual tendency to soften lyrics through rewrites, suggesting the record marks a more confrontational and experimental direction.
‘Petal’ is due for release on 31 July through Republic Records and contains 12 tracks, led by single ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’. Grande previously called the album “a little feral” and said it emerged from feelings she had been too shy or polite to express; she is currently on the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour, with a 10-night London O2 Arena residency scheduled for August.
In short
- Grande says ‘Petal’ channels unfiltered rage.
- The 12-track album arrives on 31 July.
- London O2 residency begins in August.
Explained simply
Ariana Grande is an American pop singer known for her distinctive vocal range and multiple successful albums released throughout her career. She has become recognised for meticulous studio work and carefully refined songwriting, often extensively reworking lyrics.
Her eighth studio album, 'Petal', is due for release on 31 July through Republic Records and features 12 tracks led by the single 'Hate That I Made You Love Me'. Grande has indicated that this album takes a different approach to her usual songwriting process.
The album is being released whilst Grande is on tour, with a 10-night residency at London's O2 Arena scheduled for August. Her comments suggest that listeners may notice a notable shift in the tone and direction of this release compared to her previous work.