God Is a Woman

Released on July 13, 2018, as the second single from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album Sweetener, "God Is a Woman" is a sultry, atmospheric pop song that fuses trap-pop and R&B elements. Co-written by Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, and Rickard Göransson, and produced by Max Martin and Ilya, the track features a minimalist beat, deep bassline, and layered harmonies that build into a soaring, dramatic chorus. Grande's vocal performance shifts between breathy, intimate verses and a powerful, belted climax, underscoring the song's confident and sensual tone.

Upon release, the song received widespread critical acclaim. Pitchfork called it a "confident, self-assured anthem," while Rolling Stone described it as a "sultry, swaggering declaration of female power." The New York Times praised its "spare, hypnotic" production and Grande's "commanding vocal performance." Commercially, "God Is a Woman" peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Grande's eighth top-ten single at the time, and reached the top ten in multiple countries including the UK (number four), Canada (number five), and Australia (number four). It was certified 4× Platinum by the RIAA and received platinum or multi-platinum certifications in several other markets.

The official music video, directed by Dave Meyers and released on August 13, 2018, is a visually rich, symbolic piece. It features Grande floating in a cosmic void, crushing a giant male figure with her foot, and having the solar system orbit around her, reinforcing the themes of feminine divinity and power. The video has garnered over 480 million views on YouTube. The song was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards and was frequently cited as one of the best songs of 2018 by publications such as Billboard and The Guardian. Its title and lyrics sparked widespread discussion as a feminist anthem, with the phrase "God is a woman" becoming a popular slogan on social media and merchandise.[edit]