Ariana Grande says she thought her voice sounded 'annoying' while recording 'Break Free,' but Max Martin insisted she sing it that way

Ariana Grande's 2014 hit single "Break Free" was produced by Max Martin, who asked her to deliver the chorus in a very specific way.

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