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The Mechanics of "Pop Perfection": An Analysis of Ariana Grande’s "Into You"

Released on May 6, 2016, as the second single from Ariana Grande’s third studio album, Dangerous Woman , has transcended its initial chart performance to become widely regarded by critics and fans as a pinnacle of modern pop music. Crafted by a "certified team of pop hitmakers," including Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh , the track is a masterclass in tension, release, and electronic dance-pop production. 1. Sonic Architecture and Production Ariana Grande - Into You

The song is built on a "minimal club beat" that steadily crescendos into a "thumping chorus". According to Wikipedia , it is written in the key of with a tempo of 108 beats per minute . The Mechanics of "Pop Perfection": An Analysis of