
Positions is the sixth studio album by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released by Republic Records on October 30, 2020. Grande created the album with focus on her vocals, while its subject matter conveyed emotional healing. Recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, Grande worked with numerous producers on Positions, including frequent collaborator Tommy Brown, accompanied by longtime co-writers Victoria Monét and Tavla Parx. Positions is built around themes of sexual intimacy, attraction, romantic devotion, and endearment. Musically, it expands on the trap-infused R&B and pop sound of its predecessors, Sweetener and Thank U, Next. Doja Cat, the Weeknd, and Ty Dolla Sign appear as guest features, alongside Megan Thee Stallion on the deluxe edition. Upon release, Positions was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics; Grande's vocal performance was often praised, though the album's lyrics and production style drew criticism. Publications ranked the album on various year-end best albums lists of 2020. From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Positions_(album)) under Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-SA3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by- sa/3.0/legalcode)