Ariana Grande Previews Sassy Iggy Azalea-Assisted Single “Problem”: Listen

Mike Wass | April 22, 2014 11:57 am

Breathe a sigh of relief, Arianators. Any concern that the 20-year-old had pulled a Miley Cyrus and turned her back on her previously wholesome ways (the sexy cover and Iggy Azalea feature raised the question) has been dispelled by the first taste of “Problem”. Sure, it’s sassy but this isn’t a huge leap in sound from Ariana Grande‘s Yours Truly LP.

“Head in the clouds got no weight in my shoulders,” Ari sings in her trademark Mariah Carey-tastic whistle register. “I should be wiser and realize that I’ve got one less problem without you.” And that’s where the trap-lite drop hits. It’s fairly tame but still different enough to prove that the rising diva is evolving and trying new things. I can’t wait to hear what Iggy adds to the track. Listen after the jump.

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