During the Sweetener livestream on August 16, 2018, Grande confirmed that she would start working on her next album in September 2018. Tommy Brown shared a short snippet of a song on his Instagram story on October 4, 2018. Later that day, Grande shared a 45-second-snippet of a song on her Instagram with the caption "tell me how good it feels to be needed" which are lyrics from the song.
On November 1, 2018, Grande revealed on Twitter that she was finishing the album, but she later deleted the tweet. On November 3, 2018, Grande confirmed the title of the album, Thank U, Next.
Possible tracks featured on the music video for "Breathin".
A music video for Grande's single "Breathin", from her previous album Sweetener, was released on November 7, 2018. In the video, a short scene shows a departures board, where some possible tracks from Thank U, Next are listed, including "NASA", "Imagine" and "Needy". Also, another short scene shows the board in the background blurred. Fans noted more possible songs "Make Up", "7 Rings", "Ghostin" and "Remember". Grande also teased "Imagine", "7 Rings" and "Needy" on the music video for the album's title track, "Thank U, Next", released in November 2018.
On December 4, 2018, Grande revealed on Twitter that the album was finished.[4] In an interview with Billboard, the album was described as "deep, bass-driven bangers with trap beats alternating with airy, sad ballads".
On January 3, 2019, Grande confirmed on Twitter that "7 Rings" will be the second single from the album.
Recording
On October 1, 2018, Grande uploaded a photo at studio on her Instagram story. A day later, she uploaded more photos and revealed that at least nine songs were recorded, tagging songwriters and producers Kaydence, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Tommy Brown, Scootie and Mikey (from Social House).
Singles
The lead single and title track, "Thank U, Next", was released on November 3, 2018.
The second single, "7 Rings", will be released on January 18, 2019.
Promotional singles
A promotional single, "Imagine", was released on December 14, 2018.
Sweetener WorldTour
Grande confirmed that the tour for her album Sweetener will be combined with Thank U, Next. The dates for the North American leg of the Sweetener World Tour were announced on October 25, 2018 and will begin on March 18, 2019.
Songs
The album will feature 12 tracks and will not include any collaborations. Grande has also confirmed that this album will not include an intro.
Confirmed songs
Track 12 - "Thank U, Next" - 3:27
"Imagine" - 3:32
"Needy" - a 45-second snippet was posted by Grande on her social media.
"NASA" - the title can be seen in the music video for "Breathin".
"7 Rings" - the title can be seen in the music videos for "Breathin" and "Thank U, Next".
"In My Head" - Grande confirmed the song on Twitter.
"Fake Smile" - Grande confirmed the song on Twitter.
Possible songs
"Remember" - the title can be seen in the music video for "Breathin".
"Make Up" - the title can be seen in the music video for "Breathin".
"Ghostin" - the title can be seen in the music video for "Breathin".
"You" - a scrapped song from Sweetener, however Grande said that she might release the song at some point in an interview with Zach Sang.
"Break Up With Your Girlfriend" - the song was registered on APRA.
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