From her start as the quirky, fiery-haired Cat Valentine on Victorious and Sam & Cat, singing upbeat cute songs like “Put Your Hearts Up” in pink tutu-inspired dresses, we’ve watched Ariana Grande grow into the newly-engaged, leather-clad “Dangerous Woman” she is today.
Ariana has been in the spotlight since she was 13 years old, and now she’s among Hollywood’s most well-known singers and actresses, boasting over 122 million followers on Instagram. Today, she turns 25 (Happy birthday!), and we still love her just as much, if not more, than we did back then.
In honor of her quarter-life celebration, we’ve put together a list of her 25 best songs (yes, including the one from her Victorious days) so you can jam out all day long. You can thank us later.
1. “Give It Up”
We have to start with her first song ever alongside Elizabeth Gillies on Victorious. A serious throwback, we know.
2. “Put Your Hearts Up”
Of course her first single has to be included.
3. Cover of “Emotions” by Mariah Carey
Those high notes though. Seriously??
4. “The Way” ft. Mac Miller
5. “Almost is Never Enough” ft. Nathan Sykes
6. “Popular Song” with MIKA
7. “Baby I”
8. “Right There” ft. Big Sean
9. “Santa Tell Me”
For all you Christmas lovers out there.
10. “Break Free” ft. Zedd
11. “Bang Bang” with Nicki Minaj and Jessi J
12. “Love Me Harder” ft. The Weeknd
13. “Problem” ft. Iggy Azalea
14. “Focus”
15. “Side To Side” ft. Nicki Minaj
16. “Let Me Love You” ft. Lil Wayne
17. “Into You”
18. “Everyday” ft. Future
19. “Dangerous Woman”
20. “Dangerous Woman (Acapella)”
And the acapella version too because it’s just that amazing.
21. “Gimme On Up” ft. Nicki Minaj
22. “No Tears Left to Cry”
23. “The Light is Coming” ft. Nicki Minaj
Her most recent release (from only five days ago).
24. Wheel of Musical Impressions on The Tonight Show
Sure, not a singular song, but she’s so amazing in this that we had to throw it in.
25. Musical Genre Challenge on The Tonight Show
And this one, too.
But wait! There’s more!
As a special surprise to her fans, Ariana released the video for her new song “Raindrops” from her coming-soon album Sweetener. Ahh!!
Happy birthday to Ariana and happy listening to you!