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Why Dua Lipa Challenged Herself to Write Positive Songs on New Album ‘Radical Optimism’: ‘It’s Probably the Most Daring Thing We Can Do’
Dua Lipa speaks with Variety about how writing from an optimistic place inspired her upcoming third album 'Radical Optimism.'
“Future Nostalgia,” which was released in March 2020, resonated far and wide with listeners seeking escape from the gloom of quarantine and propelled singles like “Levitating” and “Don’t Start Now” up the charts. She began recording the album while on her 2022 “Future Nostalgia Tour,” bookending shows with studio sessions alongside Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Danny L. Harle. Lead singles “Houdini” and “Training Season” set the table for “Optimism”; both are revved-up dance anthems in line with the pace and sound of the record at large.
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