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Dua Lipa's Album 'Radical Optimism': The Latest From Release Date To Track List
2 February 2024, 16:31 | Updated: 14 March 2024, 10:23
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Dua Lipa is releasing her third album and has confirmed the title 'Radical Optimism' – here's when the album's coming out and what songs are on the track list.
Dua Lipa's sophomore album 'Future Nostalgia' dominated the charts in 2020 and we've all been eager for another record from the songstress ever since!
The 28-year-old musician released her self-titled debut album in 2017 and after releasing 'Future Nostalgia' she dropped 'Club Future Nostalgia' and the 'Moonlight Edition'.
Dua's confirmed she's releasing her third album, 'Radical Optimism', in May 2024 after releasing singles 'Houdini' and 'Training Season' in the last few months.
The new singles have fans excited for Dua's next album, which she described in her August interview with The New York Times as 'more personal' than her previous work.
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Dua revealed last year her third album "has its own unique sound" and as she's officially embarked on her new era after sharing the album's artwork, a chilling snap of Dua in the sea with a shark fin casually popping up in the water in front of her.
Here's everything we know about Dua's 2024 album...
When is Dua Lipa's new album coming out?
Dua is releasing her third album 'Radical Optimism' on 3rd May – it's a big month for new music!
There was a three-year gap between her debut, Dua Lipa, and her smash hit successor, Future Nostalgia in 2020, so the time frame between each record is so far on brand for Ms. Lipa.
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What is Dua Lipa's next album called?
Dua's third studio album is called 'Radical Optimism', an unexpected title from the songstress after her dance-filled previous record 'Future Nostalgia'. It's certainly kept fans guessing over the new sound we can expect from Dua.
The president of Warner Records spoke with Variety in May 2021 about the musical powerhouse's next career steps. He said that the next album would be “something completely different and at scale."
“She was talking about album No.3 when we barely had No.2 done," he revealed.
Is Dua Lipa releasing new music?
Dua's latest single is called 'training season' which comes out on 15th February and it gave us 'Physical' vibes (from her last album), it sounds more dance-inspired than her last record.
Her latest era was kickstarted on 9th November, with single 'Houdini' which was the first release from her upcoming new album which we now know is called 'Radical Optimism'.
The production team is listed with names like Tame Impala and Danny L Harle, who are known for making bangers only.
Dua's promised her next album will still be pop, should her fans 'have a meltdown.' She doesn't want to 'alienate' them but is working on a new sound she explained will be less influenced by the kind of house and disco beats we heard on 'Physical' and 'Hallucinate'.
She confirmed she's working with Kevin Parker from Australian psych-rock band Tame Impala, so if you want to get an idea of what her new sound will be like...
What's on the track list for Dua Lipa's album 'Radical Optimism'?
Here's the full track list for 'Radical Optimism'...
- 'end of an era'
- 'houdini'
- 'training season'
- 'these walls'
- 'watcha doing'
- 'french exit'
- 'illusion'
- 'falling forever'
- 'anything for love'
- 'maria'
- 'happy for you'
In her Rolling Stone interview Dua said her new music took inspiration from British club culture and revealed the lyrics are inspired by nights out and evenings with her friends. The publication described it as: "Confident dance pop full of witty Instagram-caption-ready one-liners."
Who will feature on Dua Lipa's third album?
In Dua's Instagram post teasing new music at the start of the year, she tagged some industry names. Producer Koz and songwriter Sarah Hudson were seen in the studio with Miss Lipa.
On the track list however, there are currently no features listed on Dua's new music. However, we know this pop icon is a fan of dropping a remix here and an extended cut there.
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