Ariana Grande's 'Problem' Has More Than A Few Unexpected Throwbacks

Last night Ariana Grande debuted her horn-y new pop jam “Problem” live at the Radio Disney Music Awards, shortly before the single was made available for purchase on the iTunes store. And, surprise, surprise — “Problem” 

The song is so excitingly new but also decidedly so retro — the kind of '90s-era R&B sound that Ariana has admitted to striving for. The cranky sax, the whispered chorus, the airy harmonies and Iggy's snarky feature — all tied in with a juicy modern

It's been less than a year since Ariana Grande released her debut album, Yours Truly — but when your first record's breezy mix of R&B and pop delights critics and draws endless comparisons to Mariah Carey, you try not to keep the fans waiting. So here 

The song is so excitingly new but also decidedly so retro — the kind of '90s-era R&B sound that Ariana has admitted to striving for. The cranky sax, the whispered chorus, the airy harmonies and Iggy's snarky feature — all tied in with a juicy modern

Powerhouse singer Ariana Grande premiered her next big single at the Radio Disney Music Awards on April 27! Watch her perform her hot new song 'Problem' right here and let us know if you love it as much as we do!