ARIANA GRANDE TAKES HER FIRST STEPS IN MUSIC WITH “PUT YOUR HEARTS UP”

On December 12, 2011, Ariana Grande, then known for her role as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon series Victorious, released her first solo single, titled Put Your Hearts Up.

The song, primarily aimed at a younger audience, featured an upbeat pop sound and was accompanied by a colorful music video, in line with the actress and singer’s image at that early stage of her career.

Despite receiving a warm response from fans, Ariana later revealed that she did not fully identify with the style of the track, considering it too childish for the musical direction she wanted to pursue.

Even so, Put Your Hearts Up represented an important milestone: it marked the starting point of Ariana Grande’s transition from television to music, a first step that preceded her rise as one of the most influential voices in global pop music.