Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress from Boca Raton, Florida, who rose to prominence in the early 2010s. Initially known for her work in musical theatre and television, she transitioned to a recording career encompassing pop, R&B, and contemporary urban influences. Grande is recognized for her wide vocal range, strong use of melisma and whistle register, and for incorporating soulful, electronic, and hip-hop–informed production into mainstream pop songwriting. Her repertoire includes ballads and uptempo tracks that often emphasize vocal agility and layered harmonies. Active from the mid-2000s as a performer and commercially successful as a recording artist since the 2010s, she has had a significant presence in contemporary popular music.