"Problem" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring Australian rapperIggy Azalea. The song was released by Republic Records on April 28, 2014, as the lead singlefrom Grande's second studio album My Everything (2014). The song was written by Grande, Azalea, Savan Kotecha, Ilya and Max Martin and the latter two co-produced it with Shellback. "Problem" is an uptempo dance-pop and R&B song which comprises a melody based on drums,saxophone loops, and trumpets. The chorus features uncredited background vocals from American hip hop artist Big Sean. Lyrically, Grande has stated that the song is about "the feeling of being absolutely terrified to re-approach a relationship that's gone sour -- but you want to more than anything."