Ariana Grande released "Knew Better Part Two," an unreleased track from her 2016 album Dangerous Woman, as part of the record's 10th anniversary deluxe edition. The outtake arrives as a fan favorite that has circulated in bootleg form for years among Grande's devoted listener base.
The song joins other previously unreleased material on the anniversary edition, which expands the original 13-track album with additional vault recordings. Dangerous Woman stands as a pivotal record in Grande's discography, arriving after her breakout success with 1999 and establishing her as a formidable pop force. The album spawned hits including the title track and "Into You," cementing Grande's shift toward more sensual, confident pop production.
The inclusion of "Knew Better Part Two" satisfies long-standing demand from fans who have sought official releases of bootleg recordings circulating online for the past decade. Deluxe and anniversary editions have become standard practice in the modern music industry, allowing artists to monetize vault material while rewarding longtime listeners. Grande has previously released similar archival content, making this strategy consistent with her approach to catalog stewardship.
The Dangerous Woman anniversary edition arrives at a moment when Grande remains one of pop music's dominant figures. Her recent album eternal sunshine received critical acclaim and commercial success, though the deluxe release taps nostalgia for the era that first established her as a solo superstar. Re-examining Dangerous Woman through its outtakes offers listeners insight into Grande's creative process during a transformative period in her career.
The release also reflects broader industry trends in which anniversaries of iconic albums generate renewed interest and streaming revenue. As physical album sales decline, anniversary editions with vault material provide incentives for fans to revisit classic records in new formats.