Ariana Grande Surprises Fans With 'Raindrops' Track & Video

Happy birthday, Ariana!

The pop superstar is 25 today, and gave a gift to her fans in celebration: the opening intro track to her new album, Sweetener, titled "Raindrops," which comes accompanied by a stunningly simple video where she sits upon a giant staircase.

Grande's voice dazzles and cuts through the air like a diamond-edged razor blade, showing us that this album will deliver the Broadway baby we know her to be.

Take a look and scream:

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