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Ariana Grande has revealed that Fergie and Mariah Carey are among the artists she is inspired by.

The singer – who recently topped the US iTunes chart with new single ‘The Way’ – admitted that she is looking forward to releasing her debut album Daydreamin’ this summer.

“The whole album has a throwback feel,” Grande told Digital Spy. “It’s all urban-pop and it’s a good vibe.

“We’re just finishing up. It’s been a really long process, but we’re almost there. It’s been worth all of the waiting and the frustration and hard work. I’m really happy with it.”

Talking about her influences during the making of the project, Grande listed divas past and present that help her make music.

“My biggest inspirations have been Imogen Heap, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Fergie,” Grande explained.

“‘Clumsy’ by Fergie is always one that I love to listen to when I need inspiration.”

Grande recently admitted that comparisons between her new song ‘The Way’ and Mariah Carey’s early work were “definitely a compliment”.