"Into You" | ||||
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Single by Ariana Grande | ||||
from the album Dangerous Woman | ||||
Released | May 6, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Studio | MXM (Stockholm, Sweden), Wolf Cousins (Stockholm, Sweden) | |||
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Length | 4:04 | |||
Label | Republic | |||
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"Into You" on YouTube |
"Into You" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on June 28, 2016, by Republic Records as the second single from her third studio album Dangerous Woman (2016). Grande co-wrote the song with Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and its producers Max Martin and Ilya. The song was made available for digital download on May 6, 2016, via pre-order of the album, and was later serviced to US contemporary hit and rhythmic radio stations on June 28 as the album's second single. It is a dance-pop, house, electro, and EDM song that features a club beat, synths, and sharp clicks. The song is about Grande's desire for her partner to show more affection in their relationship. The song received widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised the production and the lyrics of the song.
The song peaked at number one in Argentina, number nine on the New Zealand Singles Chart, number 11 on the ARIA Singles Chart, number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also attained top-10 peaks in Guatemala, Greece, and New Zealand, as well as reaching the top-twenty in Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, the Netherlands, Scotland, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It has been certified gold or higher in 14 countries, including being awarded a quadruple platinum certification in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The accompanying music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and released on May 24, 2016. The video sees Grande and guest star Don Benjamin having a secret love affair. It spawned four nominations at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Female Video. Grande has promoted the song with televised performances at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, the season 10 finale of The Voice, and the 2016 Summertime Ball.