Review
The effortlessly stylish Ariana Grande brings us her debut studio album, "Yours Truly," a release that, in many ways, epitomizes the best of modern pop with dollops of legendary 1990s R&B and 1950s doo-wop flair. Think vintage Givenchy meets contemporary Versace; it's an intriguing fusion of past and present that cements Grande's status as a bold new talent.
Producer dream team Harmony Samuels, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and Leon Thomas III work their magic to create an album that echoes the grandeur of Grande's idolized icons - Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera, and Mariah Carey. Cameos from Big Sean, Mika, Mac Miller, and Nathan Sykes only add to the album's sheen. Vocally, Grande shines, delivering powerhouse performances that earned widespread critical acclaim and commensurate commercial success.
"Yours Truly" saunters onto the scene like a well-heeled model on the catwalk, flaunting hits like "The Way," "Baby I," and "Right There" to dazzling effect. At number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, it marked Grande's triumphant debut as a bonafide pop sensation, with platinum certification and international chart-topping success to boot. Even now, this album remains an essential chapter in Grande's ongoing narrative, offering an exquisite taste of her artistic trajectory. - Vivian
