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Dua Lipa is looking to the positives with her just announced third album, 'Radical Optimism'

It's set for release this May.

Dua Lipa is looking to the positives with her just announced third album, 'Radical Optimism'
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Mar 13, 2024 • 7:49 PM
Dua Lipa has announced her third album, 'Radical Optimism'.
Released on 3rd May, a press release explains the record is "inspired by Dua’s own self-discovery."
"'Radical Optimism' is an album that taps into the pure joy and happiness of having clarity in situations that once seemed impossible to face," it reads. "The hard goodbyes and vulnerable beginnings that previously threatened to crush your soul, become milestones as you choose optimism and start to move with grace through the chaos."
“A couple years ago, a friend introduced me to the term Radical Optimism. It’s a concept that resonated with me, and I became more curious as I started to play with it and weave it into my life,” Dua explains. “It struck me – the idea of going through chaos gracefully and feeling like you can weather any storm. At the same time, I found myself looking through the music history of psychedelia, trip hop, and Britpop. It has always felt so confidently optimistic to me, and that honesty and attitude is a feeling I took into my recording sessions.”
Dua worked with a team of core collaborators throughout the project including Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Kevin Parker.
The tracklisting reads:
End Of An Era
Houdini
Training Season
These Walls
Whatcha Doing
French Exit
Illusion
Falling Forever
Anything For Love
Maria
Happy For You

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