Ariana Grande is no longer the sweet, innocent Nickelodeon popstar that we once knew, and Dangerous Woman serves as a reminder that she’s all grown up. Grande has easily proved that she has a voice that’s often been compared to the likes of Celine Dion and other vocal powerhouses, but she’s often been criticized for having a lack of identity in music. While Dangerous Woman helps further prove that she has vocal talent, the album did have some issues. The title track “Moonlight” is a beautiful ballad, but feels out of place compared to the rest of the album. “Into You” and “Side to Side” have already found their way onto radio waves, with “Dangerous Woman” serving as a prelude to the album.
Grande had an almost perfect set of collaborations with other artists. She teams up with rapper Future in the song “Everyday,” which is disappointing as Future is underutilized. Overall, Dangerous Woman is solid and worth replaying, but it never really helps listeners understand who Ariana Grande is as an artist.
