Be Alright (Ariana Grande song)

"Be Alright"
Promotional single by Ariana Grande from the album Dangerous Woman
Released March 18, 2016 (2016-03-18)
Format Digital download
Recorded June 2015
Genre
Length 2:57
Label Republic
Writer
Producer
Dangerous Woman track listing

"Dangerous Woman"
(2)		 "Be Alright" "Into You"
(4)

"Be Alright" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her upcoming third studio album Dangerous Woman. The song was released as a first promotional single from the album.[1] Idolator's Christina Lee classified the song as both "'90s house and R&B".[2]

Background

On June 17, 2015, the song was recorded and Grande release two snippets of it.[3] In the following months, she mentioned the song on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.[4] On March 11, 2016, she announced on Ryan Seacrest's radio show that "Be Alright" would be released on March 18, 2016.[5]

Critical reception

"Be Alright" was well-received upon its release. Pitchfork's Corban Goble lauded the song, claiming that "it's a little more downtempo and assured than the whizzing pinball machine of something like "Break Free", but it suits Grande just as well. "Be Alright" utilizes the Deep House Lite that's en vogue these days, allowing an assured Grande to soar, though she wisely omits some of the garnish vocal runs. The chorus is compact and clever, highlighting [the song's] understated approach. Here, Grande keeps finding ways to make the hot sound of the moment work for her; it's proof she can change speeds. If you're invested in the longevity of weird personalities in pop, the versatility showcased in "Be Alright" suggests that Grande is about to go 3/3."[6]

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 52
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 39
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[9] 86
France (SNEP)[10] 75
Greece Digital Songs (Billboard)[11] 9
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 92
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[13] 67
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 89
New Zealand Heatseekers (Recorded Music NZ)[15] 8
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[16] 42
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] 81
South Korea International Chart (Gaon)[18] 25
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[19] 65
US Billboard Hot 100[20] 43

References

  1. ↑ Anna Gaca (March 18, 2016). "Ariana Grande Wants All of Us to ‘Be Alright’ on House-y New Single". Spin. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ Christina Lee (March 18, 2016). "Ariana Grande Releases “Be Alright”: Listen". Idolator. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ariana Grande ft Nicki Minaj You'll Be Alright - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  5. ↑ "INTERVIEW: Ariana Grande Talks New Songs, 'Mature' Album & 'SNL' | On Air with Ryan Seacrest". onairwithryan.iheart.com. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ Goble, Corban (March 22, 2016). "Ariana Grande "Be Alright"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "CHART WATCH #361". auspOp. March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ariana Grande – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Ariana Grande. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  9. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201614 into search. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Ariana Grande – Be Alright" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Greece Digital Songs – Apr 02, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2016.(subscription required)
  12. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 12, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Ariana Grande – Chart history" Japan Hot 100 for Ariana Grande. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Ariana Grande – Be Alright" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  15. ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-03-25". Scottish Singles Top 40. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  17. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201614 into search. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart – Issue date: 2016.03.20 – 2016.03.26". Gaon Chart. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  19. ↑ "CHART: CLUK Update 31.03.2016 (wk16)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Ariana Grande – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Ariana Grande. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
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