Following the release of Grande's debut studio album Yours Truly in September 2013, which was met with critical acclaim, Grande began writing and working on her second studio album soon after. Recording sessions began in October 2013 with Grande working with previous producers from her debut album, including Harmony Samuels, Babyface, The Rascals and Tommy Brown. Grande was initially aiming at releasing the album around February 2014. In January 2014 Grande confirmed she had been working with new producers Ryan Tedder, Savan Kotecha, Benny Blanco, Key Wane and Max Martin. It was announced on March 3, 2014 that Grande would be featured on the fifth single from Chris Brown's upcoming sixth studio album X titled "Don't Be Gone Too Long". The single was originally set for release on March 25, 2014, however was postponed due to Brown being sent to jail awaiting trial on assault charges. Grande had announced the songs delay on March 17, 2014 via twitter stating "My loves… so obviously some things have changed recently... So we have to delay the dbgtl countdown, some things are out of our control".That same night she held a live stream to make up for the singles delay, where she previewed four new songs from her second album.Two days later following the announcement Grande revealed due the songs delay, she would be releasing the first single from her upcoming sophomore studio album.
On June 28, 2014 Grande announced that her album would be available for pre-order through her website. Those who would order the album would get exclusive access to Grande's iHeartRadio concert stream where she would perform songs from her album live for the first time.
Grande also announced that she will embark on her second concert tour in promotion of the album. The tour will travel outside of the United States, marking it her first world tour.The tour dates have not been revealed yet.
Grande premiered her first single "Problem" at the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards and released it to digital download later that night on April 28, 2014. The song debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold 438,000 units in its first week making it the fourth largest debut by a woman in history.[16]
The second single, "Break Free" features electronic music producer Zedd and will be released on July 2, 2014. The third single, "Best Mistake", features rap sensation Big Sean.
When I heard this song I knew this album might actually be good I love the intro on the album
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