Thank U, Next (stylized in all lowercase) is the fifth studio album by American entertainer Ariana Grande. It was released on February 8, 2019, by Republic Records, less than six months after her album "sweetener". The cover shows Grande upside down with a dark ponytail, with "thank u, next" spray-painted across her neck. Digital versions of the album show a pink background, while the physical album has a black background.