Studio Album · No. 6
Positions
Produced by Tommy Brown, Mr. Franks · Engineered by Serban Ghenea
Ariana Grande wrote 14 of 14 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ariana Grande carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Positions leans into R&B, and Ariana Grande co-wrote every track with a familiar circle that includes Victoria Monet, Tayla Parx, and producer Tommy Brown. The title track and '34+35' both carry her writing credit alongside these collaborators. The album keeps the high level of authorship she established on thank u, next.
Positions, released on October 30, 2020, was Ariana Grande's sixth studio album, recorded almost entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic and released with minimal advance promotion, a near-surprise drop that contrasted sharply with the rollout of its predecessors. Tommy Brown produced all 14 standard tracks, giving the album an unusually cohesive sonic atmosphere: a late-night R&B-pop intimacy built around restrained production and careful vocal spacing. Grande co-wrote every track, primarily with Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, and Nija Charles, maintaining the close creative circle she had established on thank u, next. The title track debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Grande's fourth chart-topper, and 'Off the Table' with The Weeknd and 'Safety Net' with Ty Dolla Sign were among the album's most candid emotional collaborations, each co-written with the featured artist alone. Positions debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it Grande's third consecutive number-one album.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shut Up
|
Ariana GrandeTayla Parx | Ariana GrandeTayla Parx | Tommy BrownMr. FranksTravis SaylesPeter Lee Johnson | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 2 |
34+35
#2
|
Ariana GrandeScott NicholsonTayla ParxVictoria Monét | Ariana GrandeScott NicholsonTayla ParxVictoria Monét | Tommy BrownMr. FranksXaviPeter Lee Johnson | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Motive
|
Ariana GrandeAmala DlaminiVictoria MonétNija Charles | Ariana GrandeAmala DlaminiVictoria MonétNija Charles | Tommy BrownMurda BeatzMr. FranksJoseph L'Étranger | Ariana Grande (Vocals)Doja Cat (Rap) |
| 4 |
Just like Magic
|
Ariana GrandePriscilla Renea | Ariana GrandePriscilla Renea | Tommy BrownMr. FranksShea Taylor | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Off the Table
|
Ariana GrandeAbel Tesfaye | Ariana GrandeAbel Tesfaye | Tommy BrownShintaro YasudaMr. FranksTravis Sayles | Ariana Grande (Vocals)The Weeknd (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Six Thirty
|
Ariana GrandePriscilla Renea | Ariana GrandePriscilla Renea | Tommy BrownMr. FranksShea TaylorNami | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Safety Net
|
Ariana GrandeTyrone Griffin Jr. | Ariana GrandeTyrone Griffin Jr. | Tommy BrownThe RascalsKeys Open Doors | Ariana Grande (Vocals)Ty Dolla Sign (Vocals) |
| 8 |
My Hair
|
Ariana GrandeVictoria MonétTayla Parx | Ariana GrandeVictoria MonétTayla Parx | Tommy BrownScott StorchAnthony M. JonesScootie | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Nasty
|
Ariana GrandeVictoria Monét | Ariana GrandeVictoria Monét | Tommy BrownThe RascalsTravis SaylesNami | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 10 |
West Side
|
Ariana GrandeVictoria Monét | Ariana GrandeVictoria Monét | Tommy BrownXaviAmmar Junedi | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Love Language
|
Ariana GrandeVictoria MonétTayla ParxKam Parker | Ariana GrandeVictoria MonétTayla ParxKam Parker | Tommy BrownTravis SaylesTommy Parker | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Positions
#1
|
Ariana GrandeAngelina Barrett | Ariana GrandeAngelina Barrett | Tommy BrownMr. FranksLondon on da Track | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Obvious
|
Ariana GrandeNija Charles | Ariana GrandeNija Charles | Tommy BrownMr. FranksTravis SaylesJosh Conerly | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 14 |
POV
#27
|
Ariana GrandeTayla Parx | Ariana GrandeTayla Parx | Tommy BrownMr. FranksOliver Frid | Ariana Grande (Vocals) |