Release Date and Artist
The single "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande was officially released on January 18, 2019, through Republic Records. The track serves as the second single from her fifth studio album, "thank u, next," which dropped on February 8, 2019. The song was written by Grande, Victoria Monet, Tayla Parx, and its producers Tommy Brown and Charles Anderson, with additional writing credits for the sampled artists. For more details on the official release, you can check the project page on Forbes.
Grande announced the song and its release date on her social media accounts on January 10, 2019, building significant anticipation. The track debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States the following week, marking her second chart-topper. The music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, premiered on YouTube on the same day as the single's release.
Chart Performance and Commercial Success
"7 Rings" debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated February 2, 2019, where it remained for eight consecutive weeks. It also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, among other global markets. The song's first-week streaming numbers on Spotify set a new record for the platform at the time. You can find the current chart history on the Billboard website.
The track was certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming equivalent units exceeding several million copies. It became one of the best-selling digital singles of 2019 globally, with its success driven by strong performance on platforms like Apple Music and Amazon Music. The song's commercial data is regularly updated by RIAA.
Production and Musical Style
The production of "7 Rings" incorporates a prominent sample from Rodgers and Hammerstein's "My Favorite Things," which was originally from the 1959 Broadway musical "The Sound of Music." The track is classified as a pop and trap song with a minimalist beat, featuring Grande's layered vocals and a heavy bassline. The song's composition credits include the original writers of the sampled material, resulting in a complex copyright and royalty structure.
The music video for "7 Rings" features a distinct visual aesthetic centered around the color pink and themes of luxury and independence. It was filmed in Tokyo, Japan, and features Grande and her friends in various scenes referencing Japanese culture and opulence. The video's production design and styling have been analyzed by outlets like Vanity Fair for its cultural references and fashion choices.