Ariana Grande - The Light | Is Coming Ft. Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj opens the song with a slick, high-energy verse that reminds everyone why her chemistry with Ariana (seen previously in "Side to Side" and "Bang Bang") is so consistent.

Pharrell’s signature style is all over this. It’s built on a frantic, staccato beat and a quirky vocal sample ("You wouldn't let anybody speak!") that loops throughout the entire song. It feels less like a radio hit and more like a high-fashion runway track. Ariana Grande - the light is coming ft. Nicki Minaj

For some, the constant vocal sample loop can feel grating or distracting rather than catchy. Nicki Minaj opens the song with a slick,

"The light is coming" is one of the more experimental, "love it or hate it" moments in Ariana Grande's discography. Produced by Pharrell Williams, it’s a jittery, avant-garde pop track that swaps traditional melodies for a repetitive, percussion-heavy groove. It feels less like a radio hit and

Ariana’s breathy, melodic delivery provides a smooth contrast to the chaotic, metallic production. The Critique: