Ariana Grande Says It Was ‘Hard’ For Her To Re-Embrace Her Old Music: ‘I Used To Hear It And Cry’

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As a long-time fan of Ariana Grande, witnessing her evolution as an artist has been truly captivating. Her recent interview on Hot Ones shed light on her journey, especially the challenges she faced becoming a pop star at such a young age. I can only imagine what it must have felt like for her, going from relative obscurity to global stardom in the blink of an eye.

It seems that Ariana Grande, aged 31, didn’t initially take pride in her entire body of work. In a recent conversation, she discussed this shift and shared insights into her life as a pop sensation who rose to fame at a tender age.

In the Hot Ones show’s episode that aired on Thursday, August 8, the artist behind 7 Rings was inquired by the host, Sean Evans, about any songs she might be willing to retire, assuming her fans didn’t deeply cherish them.

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but wonder about Ariana Grande’s insights. In response to my curiosity, she shared that this feeling of deep connection with her music is something that most musicians might understand. Yet, what truly resonates with her is not just the music itself, but the heartfelt responses it evokes from fans. She muses, “At one point, it was challenging for me to experience the same sense of gratitude I feel now towards certain songs and my music. Perhaps some of that struggle stemmed from a stressful period in my life.”

At age 31, the artist expressed that transforming into a pop sensation at around 19 or 20 years old was a wild, unforgettable journey. This transformation seems to have influenced her sentiments towards her earlier compositions.

She explained, “The experience blended somewhat with certain songs,” and went on to say, “Some of the more emotional songs seem to connect to the experience that sparked them, merging with the music for me, if only momentarily.”

The singer behind No Tears Left To Cry shared that with the passage of time and therapy, she has been able to reconnect with her early music catalog. She feels incredibly proud, grateful, and content when she listens to these songs, even joking that she used to cry upon hearing them, but now finds it beautiful instead.

Throughout the show, she additionally discussed the hassle music leaks pose for artists. She conveyed her struggle due to the letdown and demoralization they caused, constantly seeking answers about how such content, whether images, audio, videos, or songs, is obtained. She finds it extremely exasperating and dehumanizing.

Besides her previous statement, she also mentioned that there’s another aspect to her personality – a deep sense of gratitude for being an artist who is appreciated by many, and whose audience eagerly anticipates more from her. She even went so far as to say that some fans are prepared to go to such lengths as breaking in and stealing, just to get closer to her.

She expressed a mix of gratitude for being there and a hint of doubt or exasperation, something along the lines of “I’m grateful to be here, but honestly?” or “I’m glad I’m here, but still…”

Ariana Grande is set to make an appearance in the upcoming musical “Wicked,” premiering on November 27th. Additionally, her music video for “The Boy is Mine,” released in June, garnered significant attention from fans due to its starring role by Penn Badgley, a former cast member of “Gossip Girl,” and its intense yet intriguing narrative.

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2024-08-09 12:23