{"id":142657,"date":"2025-05-23T13:29:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T20:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=142657"},"modified":"2025-05-23T13:29:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T20:29:15","slug":"rain-on-me-by-lady-gaga-and-ariana-grande-3-reasons-why-it-still-slays-after-5-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/rain-on-me-by-lady-gaga-and-ariana-grande-3-reasons-why-it-still-slays-after-5-years\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cRain on Me\u201d by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande: 3 reasons why it still slays after 5 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Five years ago, pop queens<strong> Lady Gaga<\/strong> and <strong>Ariana Grande<\/strong> teamed up to gift the world a sparkling storm of emotion, glitter, and power vocals with \u201c<strong>Rain on Me<\/strong>.\u201d Released on May 22, 2020, during the height of global uncertainty, the track was more than just a chart-topper\u2014it was a lifeline for many. As the second single off Gaga\u2019s \u201cChromatica\u201d album, the collaboration became an instant pop culture moment, blending both artists&#8217; powerhouse energy into one unforgettable anthem.<\/p>\n<p>In honor of the track\u2019s anniversary, let\u2019s break down 3 reasons why it still slays 5 years later:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A return to pop for both Gaga and Ari:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are known for big pop anthems like \u201cBad Romance\u201d and \u201cProblem,\u201d the years prior to \u201cChromatica\u201d signaled a sound change for both artists. Gaga was booked and busy with \u201cJohanne\u201d and later with the \u201cStar is Born\u201d soundtrack. Both projects leaned on a more pop-rock sound, contrasting with the artists\u2019 dance-pop previous releases. Meanwhile, Ari was all about her \u201cPositions\u201d album, which showcases her R&amp;B side.<\/p>\n<p>In a delightful twist, both divas came together to maximize their joint slay! In a way, \u201cRain on Me\u201d is a return to pop music for both artists, who had expanded their musical horizons and delved into other genres. However, their collaboration reminded fans why they\u2019re perfect at making dance-pop, floorfiller tracks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AoAm4om0wTs?si=0uRSj_ySBj0QnrHA\" title=\"Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande - Rain On Me (Official Music Video)\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AoAm4om0wTs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Their VMAs joint performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 2020 VMAs were certainly something! The event took place in an outdoor format across New York City, with most performances being pre-recorded. At the show, Gaga was presented with the MTV Tricon Award, an achievement for her feats in three or more fields of entertainment. She then presented the Tricon Award Chromatica Medley, performing tracks like \u201c911,\u201d \u201cStupid Love,\u201d and \u201cRain On Me\u201d with Ariana Grande herself.<\/p>\n<p>And while this pair gave their all on stage\u2014think belting, powerhouse vocals, gorgeous outfits, and choreo\u2014a particular moment stole the whole thing. While ending the bridge of the song, Ari blessed viewers with her signature whistle note, as Gaga belted her part. Mid-performance, Gaga asked Ari something, and to this day, we don\u2019t know what that was! Neither of them has revealed the mystery, and it looks like they don\u2019t even remember it. At her recent \u201cLittle Monster Press Conference,\u201d Gaga spilled that she doesn\u2019t recall their exchange:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A friendship was born:\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gaga revealed the song was a true partnership. She asked Ari what she wanted and how she would like to proceed with the song. Interestingly, the singer revealed that she kept pulling away from her collaborator. \u201cWhen she came into the studio, I was still crying and she was not. And she was like, \u2018You\u2019re going to be OK. Call me; here\u2019s my number,&#8217;\u201d Gaga says. \u201cAnd she was so persistent. She would try over and over again to be friends with me. And I was too ashamed to hang out with her because I didn\u2019t want to project all of this negativity onto something that was healing and so beautiful. And eventually she called me on my s\u2013t. She was, \u2018You\u2019re hiding.\u2019 And I was \u2026 and then this friendship blossomed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CZXBF9t32zA?si=poeEEwggntU92Swa\" title=\"Lady Gaga - The Chromatica Interview with Zane Lowe\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CZXBF9t32zA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Ari expressed her feelings for Gaga in a post thanking her for their collaboration and friendship: \u201cOne time \u2026.. i met a woman who knew pain the same way i did\u2026 who cried as much as i did, drank as much wine as i did, ate as much pasta as i did and who\u2019s heart was bigger than her whole body. she immediately felt like a sister to me,\u201d Ari wrote about Gaga.\u00a0 \u201ci hope this makes u all feel as uplifted as it does for us both. i love u @ladygaga, u stunning superwoman !\u201d She ended her note.<\/p>\n<p>Happy fifth birthday to \u201cRain On Me!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five years ago, pop queens Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande teamed up to gift the world a sparkling storm of emotion, glitter, and power vocals with \u201cRain on Me.\u201d Released on May 22, 2020, during the height of global uncertainty, the track was more than just a chart-topper\u2014it was a lifeline for many. 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