Ariana & Nicki Minaj's 'The Light is Coming' Is Here At Last & Worth the Wait

Ariana Grande has released the second single off of her forthcoming new album Sweetener, a collaboration with Nicki Minaj titled "The Light Is Coming." And the sharp, lo-fi track does not disappoint.

Best listened to at full volume in headphones, "The Light Is Coming" is backed by a staccato of percussive electric sounds, with Minaj rapping the opening verse. While it isn't the same kind of dramatic power anthem of "No Tears Left To Cry," the song is a more low-key track that's just as fun, with production from Pharrell.

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Sweetener is out August 17 via Republic Records (available for pre-order now), and one of two recent Grande/ Minaj collabs--the latter released "Bed" just days ago, off of her forthcoming new record Queen.

Take a listen to "The Light Is Coming" below: