thank u, next (explicit)

~ Recording by Ariana Grande

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeSingle
  • XW2018-11-03
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)
1.1thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeSingle
  • XW2018-11-03
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)
1.37Thank U, Next3:27Ariana GrandeMegahits 2019: Die ErsteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2018-12-14
Polystar (Germany)
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, next (44.1kHz / 24bit)Ariana GrandeAlbum
  • US2019-02-07
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeAlbum
  • JP2019-02-08
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)UICU-9097
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextアリアナ・グランデAlbum
  • XW2019-02-08
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeAlbum
  • XE2019-02-08
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)00602577378034
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, next (explicit)Ariana GrandeAlbum
  • US2019-02-08
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)B0029653-02
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeAlbum
  • US2019-02-08
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeAlbum
  • XW2019-02-08
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeAlbum
  • US2019-02-08
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeAlbum
  • XW2019-02-08
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
2.2Thank U, Next3:27Ariana GrandeBravo Hits 104Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2019-02-15
Sony Music Media
2.2Thank U, Next3:27Ariana GrandeBravo Hits 104Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2019-02-15
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)19075920402
2.1Thank U, Next3:27Ariana GrandeMNM Big Hits 2019, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-02-15
Universal Music Belgium538.675-4
1.7Thank U, Next3:28Ariana Grande538: Hitzone 88Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2019-03-01
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)538 624-1
1.11Thank U, Next?:??Ariana GrandeMNM Party 2019, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-03-15
Universal Music Belgium541821CD
1.10thank u, next3:29Ariana GrandeVirgin Radio 2019, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2019-03-15
Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music France)0600753869055
2.19Thank U, Next3:25Ariana GrandeUltratop Hit Connection 2019.1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-04-05
Universal Music Belgium
1.1thank u, next?:??Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeSingle
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)B0029726-21
1.42thank u, next3:26Ariana GrandeMinistry of Sound: Love Island: Pool Party 2019Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IE2019-06-07
  • GB2019-06-07
Ministry of Sound
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana GrandeAlbum
  • JP2019-06-26
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)UICU-9098
2.22Thank U, Next3:28Ariana GrandeMNM Big Hits: Best of 2019Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-11-22
2.22Thank U, Next3:28Ariana GrandeMNM Big Hits: Best of 2019Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-11-22
Universal Music Belgium538.941-4
1.11thank u, next3:27Ariana Grandethank u, next (video album, explicit)Ariana GrandeAlbum
  • -2020
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)
Promotion
1.2Thank U3:24Ariana GrandeEssential Hits 164Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-11-15
DMC (Disco Mix Club)DMC HITS 164, DMC HITS164, HITS 164
(unknown)
2.19Thank U, Next3:25Ariana GrandeUltratop hit connection 2019.1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-04-12
Universal Music Belgium

Relationships

assistant engineer:Sean Klein
engineer:Billy Hickey (US sound engineer and mixer in Los Angeles, California; formerly in Washington, DC)
Brendan Morawski
additional producer:Ariana Grande
Victoria Monét
producer:Charles Anderson (hip-hop producer, writer aka Charles Anderson)
Michael Foster (R&B and pop producer and songwriter)
Tommy Brown (US producer, songwriter and rapper Tommy Brown)
assistant mixer:John Hanes (audio engineer, mixer)
mixer:Serban Ghenea
background vocals:Victoria Monét
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 2018)
recorded at:Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
has remixes:thank u, next ( MACROSS 82-99 REMIX ) by マクロスMACROSS 82–99
mash-ups:ARihanna Grande by Expensive Dispenser (SiIvaGunner contributor)
So? by Expensive Dispenser (SiIvaGunner contributor)
thank u, chlorine (twenty one pilots vs. Ariana Grande) by TJA Mashups (mash-up artist)
thank u, next (ariana grande vs. the weeknd) by aihposmashups
United State of Pop 2018 (Turnin' It Up) by DJ Earworm
Yeah Yeah Mashups Are Cool but for Real If You Remember the Title of the Last Song on Vol II I Need to Make Money So It Can’t Go on Forever by The Sheep Queen Experiment
zero thanks (Ariana Grande vs. Nine Inch Nails) by ah! (mashup producer)
edits:thank u, next (clean)
music videos:thank u, next
part of:Rolling Stone: The 100 Best Songs of the 2010s (number: 7) (order: 7)
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2019 (number: 12) (order: 12)
Pitchfork: The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s (number: 48) (order: 48)
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 137) (order: 137)
recording of:thank u, next

Related works

thank u, next

publisher:Victoria Monét McCants
writer:Charles Anderson (hip-hop producer, writer aka Charles Anderson)
Ariana Grande
Kimberly Krysiuk (Kimberly Anne Krysiuk)
Michael Foster (R&B and pop producer and songwriter)
Njomza Vitia
Tayla Parx
Tommy Brown (US producer, songwriter and rapper Tommy Brown)
Victoria Monét
publisher:Avex Music Publishing
District 4-12
GrandAriMusic
Taylor Monet Music
Universal Music Group Corp.
referred to in medleys:Breakup Mashup
later translated versions:Thank u, Next