The Rundown: Ariana Grande, My Everything

A track-by-track review of of the singer's sophomore album.

Ariana Grande, My Everything - Tracks like "Best Mistake" and "Love Me Harder" helped launch singer/actress Ariana Grande's sophomore LP My Everything. Her smash collab with Jessie J and Nicki Minaj ("Bang Bang") helped seal the deal.  (Photo: Republic Records)

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My Everything Deluxe Edition - Ariana Grande pleases everyone with her sophomore studio album. Filled with features from all different kinds of artists from Iggy to ZEDD to Big Sean to Cashmere Cat and more, you are sure to hear every sound of popular music in this project. Check out Ariana Grande’s My Everything to hear some amazing vocals, dope features and incredible beats. (Photo: Courtesy of Republic Records)

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"Intro" - The track opens up with Ariana's angelic harmonization. The barbershop quartet style used to create this simple sounding intro is married with a piano. This intro is a non-skippable track. It gets you excited for everything Ariana has in store.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea – 'Problem' - Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea on a pop hit together? Sounds like a problem solved if there even was one to begin with.  (Photo: Republic Records)

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"Problem" ft. Iggy Azalea - Ariana Grande’s summer hit “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea shook the radio waves with its catchy hook and infectious dance floor beat. This song stormed the charts, with Ariana hitting every note with her seemingly limitless range and Iggy delivering a fun-filled verse that heightened her career.(Photo: Courtesy of Republic Records)

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"One Last Time" - On a "Take Care"-inspired beat, Ariana sings about wanting "One Last Time" with someone. This track mixes an island sound and house music style, creating an epic dance track.(Photo: Larry Marano/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Ariana Grande: June 26 -  The Nickelodeon actress-turned-pop star turns 21 this week!(Photo: Republic Records)

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"Why Try" - A breakup track from your favorite artist often becomes your go-to track when experiencing heartache. This song goes into the complications of needing to separate from someone although you still love them. Could Ariana be talking about her ex?(Photo: Courtesy of Republic Records) 

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"Break Free" ft. ZEDD - For the second single of the album, Ariana Grande collabs with EDM's young king ZEDD. Ariana sings her heart out while giving fans the perfect track to jump around to. Although we are unsure how much sense the hook makes, we still love this bouncy song.(Photo: Courtesy of Republic Records)

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"Break Free" ft. ZEDD - For the second single of the album, Ariana Grande collabs with EDM's young king ZEDD. Ariana sings her heart out while giving fans the perfect track to jump around to. Although we are unsure how much sense the hook makes, we still love this bouncy song.(Photo: Courtesy of Republic Records)

Big Sean and Ariana Grande Collab - Ariana Grande released "Best Mistake," featuring Big Sean, yesterday (Aug. 12). The two have been working together a lot over the past year, stirring up dating rumors. The smooth beat complements their very different voices and the song is the "best mistake" they ever made. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

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"Best Mistake" ft. Big Sean - Among the rumors of Ariana and Big Sean dating, they collab on "Best Mistake," one of the slower songs on the album, the vocals sound pleasantly smooth and relaxed from both Ari and Big Sean. This is the second song they’ve collabed on, and hopefully it's not the last.(Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

"Be My Baby" ft. Cashmere Cat - You might not expect a hip hop/R&B sound from a Norwegian EDM DJ, but Cashmere Cat kills it everytime. It seems as if Ariana has completely mastered her vocals, seeing how her voice goes chameleon to blend with any beat she touches. Her voice sounds absoluelty amazing with this Cashmere Cat-produced beat.(Photos from Left: Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

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"Be My Baby" ft. Cashmere Cat - You might not expect a hip hop/R&B sound from a Norwegian EDM DJ, but Cashmere Cat kills it everytime. It seems as if Ariana has completely mastered her vocals, seeing how her voice goes chameleon to blend with any beat she touches. Her voice sounds absoluelty amazing with this Cashmere Cat-produced beat.(Photos from Left: Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

"Break Your Heart Right Back" ft. Childish Gambino - This song, which samples Diana Ross's “I'm Coming Out,” is about a boy cheating on his girl with a guy. According to Ariana, this topic hits home considering she believes this happened to her. This is one of the best produced tracks on the album. Childish Gambino completely nails the feature with a Biggie-inspired flow and Ariana gives life with her breakdowns.(Photos from left: Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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"Break Your Heart Right Back" ft. Childish Gambino - This song, which samples Diana Ross's “I'm Coming Out,” is about a boy cheating on his girl with a guy. According to Ariana, this topic hits home considering she believes this happened to her. This is one of the best produced tracks on the album. Childish Gambino completely nails the feature with a Biggie-inspired flow and Ariana gives life with her breakdowns.(Photos from left: Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

"Love Me Harder" ft. The Weeknd - Ariana Grande and The Weeknd deliver an amazing duet with a beat that complements both their voices. The Weeknd rarely hops on mainstream artists tracks, but it seems as if this beat was made for the two of them to sing together.(Photos from Left: Jlnphotography/WENN, Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

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"Love Me Harder" ft. The Weeknd - Ariana Grande and The Weeknd deliver an amazing duet with a beat that complements both their voices. The Weeknd rarely hops on mainstream artists tracks, but it seems as if this beat was made for the two of them to sing together.(Photos from Left: Jlnphotography/WENN, Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

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"A Little Bit of Your Heart" - This song immediately gives a hint of a Kelly Clarkson-inspired vocal style. This ballad conveys so much emotion discussing the desire to have someone's heart, even if it’s "just a little bit." Ariana's vocals are the main focus of this song, only being supported by a piano for majority of the track.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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"A Little Bit of Your Heart" - This song immediately gives a hint of a Kelly Clarkson-inspired vocal style. This ballad conveys so much emotion discussing the desire to have someone's heart, even if it’s "just a little bit." Ariana's vocals are the main focus of this song, only being supported by a piano for majority of the track.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Ariana Grande - "Baby I" - Another great joint from the rising star.(Photo: Republic Records)

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"Hands on Me" ft. A$AP Ferg - Ariana Grande surprises us with a trap-inspired track featuring Trap Lord A$AP Ferg. As the song builds up, it turns into a trapish-pop sound. Ferg kills the hook and flows right into his verse. The mix of their styles sound amazing and delivers something we haven't heard from Ari before.(Photo: Republic Records)

"My Everything"  - Bringing yet another quartet-inspired style, Ariana gives us crystal clear vocalization. This title track ballad is raw Ari, from the vocals to the lyrics, and an amazing closer to the standard edition of the album.(Photo: Larry Marano/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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"My Everything"  - Bringing yet another quartet-inspired style, Ariana gives us crystal clear vocalization. This title track ballad is raw Ari, from the vocals to the lyrics, and an amazing closer to the standard edition of the album.(Photo: Larry Marano/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

"Bang Bang," Jessie J ft. Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj - We haven't heard anything like this since "Lady Marmalade." This female-empowered smash hit showcases real vocalization from Ariana Grande and Jessie J, while Nicki Minaj supports with a dope verse. “Bang Bang” will also appear on Jessie J’s upcoming album, Sweet Talker.(Photo: Courtesy of Republic Records)

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"Bang Bang," Jessie J ft. Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj - We haven't heard anything like this since "Lady Marmalade." This female-empowered smash hit showcases real vocalization from Ariana Grande and Jessie J, while Nicki Minaj supports with a dope verse. “Bang Bang” will also appear on Jessie J’s upcoming album, Sweet Talker.(Photo: Courtesy of Republic Records)

"Only 1" - The late '90s and early 2000s of R&B paved the way and really inspired Ariana's vocal style. This synthesized percussion-based track takes us back from the intro to the hook. As an added bonus track courtesy of the deluxe edition, it's surely a treat to her older fans. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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"Only 1" - The late '90s and early 2000s of R&B paved the way and really inspired Ariana's vocal style. This synthesized percussion-based track takes us back from the intro to the hook. As an added bonus track courtesy of the deluxe edition, it's surely a treat to her older fans. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

"You Don't Know Me" - Ariana nails the final note, closing out the deluxe edition with an airy-yet-powerful R&B track. On it, she opens up about the pressure of people trying to run her life and simultaneously liberates herself from public opinion. "I don't need to live by your rules, until you've walked a mile in my shoes," she sings with a confidence that convices us she's here to stay.(Photo: Instagram via Ariana Grande)

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"You Don't Know Me" - Ariana nails the final note, closing out the deluxe edition with an airy-yet-powerful R&B track. On it, she opens up about the pressure of people trying to run her life and simultaneously liberates herself from public opinion. "I don't need to live by your rules, until you've walked a mile in my shoes," she sings with a confidence that convices us she's here to stay.(Photo: Instagram via Ariana Grande)