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Kevin Parker Says Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ Crew Referred to Themselves as ‘The Band’: ‘I Felt Like I Was in the Beatles!’
Dua Lipa assembled an all-star crew for 'Radical Optimism' and in a new interview they talk about the sessions and she opens up about her dating life.
Dua worked on Radical Optimism with an A-list group of co-songwriters and producers, including longtime collaborator songwriter Caroline Ailin, as well as Tobias Jesso Jr. (Adele, Harry Styles), Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Danny L Harle (Dux Content). The result, the the magazine says, is a mix of live and electronic instruments that create a “global groove” on a “cosmopolitan dance-pop record with a 1970s flair, and a vibrant, resounding affirmation of life.” It was the experience that I’ve been waiting for.” He described the origins of the first single, the bouncy “Houdini,” as starting with a bass line he plunked out weeks before their session that he realized could work once the singer added a “moody,” post-disco melody.
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