The Way
Ariana Grande featuring Mac Miller | Artist Essentials
First released: 2013 (year verified)
Original 2013 English-language studio recording with Mac Miller
MusicAtlas editorial note: Bright piano chords and the guest verse give the early recording an easy swing.
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Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2013 (year verified)
The original recording is documented in the 2013 release history of Yours Truly. Only year precision is assigned; later singles, charts, remasters and live versions do not establish its first release.
Recording: Original 2013 English-language studio recording with Mac Miller
Credit: Ariana Grande featuring Mac Miller
Role in this collection: Primary vocalist with featured rapper Mac Miller
Original album: Yours Truly
Yours Truly - original Republic album and credits
Original 2013 program identifies Honeymoon Avenue and The Way featuring Mac Miller. The selected original English recording is separate from the Spanglish item and later anniversary live performances. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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About Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is a singer and performer from Boca Raton, Florida. Her debut album, Yours Truly, introduced The Way with Mac Miller, followed by the second album My Everything. Later solo projects include Sweetener, Positions and eternal sunshine, while collaborations place her voice alongside other pop and R&B performers. Her screen work also includes Glinda in the film adaptation of Wicked. Album recordings, featured appearances and film-cast performances remain distinct parts of that career.
Artist background sources
Ariana Grande - Recording Academy artist biography and release credits
Florida origin, first two albums and Mac Miller collaboration, named later album credits and Glinda role; award-year and discovery anecdotes are not used. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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