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God Is a Woman Songwriter Reveals Beyoncé and JAY-Z Plans
Songwriter Ilya Salmanzadeh says 'God Is a Woman' was intended for Beyoncé and JAY-Z before Ariana Grande claimed it for Sweetener.
In brief
Songwriter Ilya Salmanzadeh says 'God Is a Woman' was intended for Beyoncé and JAY-Z before Ariana Grande claimed it for Sweetener. Ariana Grande's 'God Is a Woman' was almost given to Beyoncé and JAY-Z but she rewrote it in one day. Originally reported by Complex.
Songwriter Reveals Intended Artists
Ilya Salmanzadeh says 'God Is a Woman' was initially considered for Beyoncé and JAY-Z before Ariana Grande claimed it for Sweetener.
“It didn’t happen”
Ariana Rewrote Song in One Day
Ariana Grande rejected plans for a rap feature and wrote all verses, pre-chorus, and layered harmonies in one day.
“She was like, 'No, we're writing this for me.'”
Song Peaked at No. 8
The song peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became four-times platinum.
“peaked at no. 8 on the billboard hot 100”
Another Beyoncé Demo on Sweetener
Another Sweetener track, 'R.E.M.', evolved from a Beyoncé demo that was previously shopped to her.
“R.E.M.”
What it means
Ariana Grande's 'God Is a Woman' was almost given to Beyoncé and JAY-Z but she rewrote it in one day.
