Dua Lipa Releasing New Extended Version of Radical Optimism
We wanted more and got it. Dua Lipa is extending each track on her newest album for an iconic release of Radical Optimism (Extended).
The English-Albanian singer and songwriter is known for her incredible voice, popular pop projects, and powerful stage presence. Using her platform to promote her stances and inspire others, she stands as a strong female icon.
She continues to impress old fans while garnering a larger audience through new iconic releases and performances, such as her recent Saturday Night Live performance following the new album.
you know the funny thing is that she used to be bullied for her performance but now she’s the standard and everyone looks up to her performances skills
— radical optimism era | Loris (@luvlxris) June 25, 2024
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Lipa began May with an iconic release of her album, Radical Optimism, giving her fans the perfect summer tracklist. Although she incorporated elements similar to those of previous projects, including impressive vocals and catchy beats, this album dove deeper into her capabilities as an artist and producer.
Even the cover art revealed it all, giving summer sunshine and power all in one depiction. With storytelling lyrics and entirely new rhythms, the album quickly became a huge success.
RADICAL OPTIMISM IS YOURS!!! grateful beyond belief for what this album has gifted me during the time of writing and i'm so happy/relieved/excited/nervous/crying/fizzing it's finally yours. I love you and thank you for all the support every step of the way (zoom in for my… pic.twitter.com/HnAFU825fM
— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) May 3, 2024
This fan understands the hype exactly, with the car karaoke of Lipa’s hit song Houdini.
me in 40 years after everyone told me it was just a phase pic.twitter.com/OswIYojpwv
— radical optimism era | Loris (@luvlxris) June 21, 2024
For the production of Radical Optimism, Lipa teamed up with Andrew Wyatt, Danny L Harle, and Ian Kirkpatrick, alongside artist Kevin Parker, also known as Tame Impala.
Parker, known for his musical skills on and off the stage as a producer, singer, and songwriter, perfectly tailored 8 tracks to Lipa’s style while including the iconic rhythm featured in Tame Impala. These tracks wowed fans of both artists, showing the abilities of the entire team behind the magic. Lipa owned the unique style, and the project was released better than ever.
| “The production on ‘Radical Optimism’ from high-profile names like Danny L Harle and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker is precise, but never suffocating. The songs sound light, carefree even. But that’s the goal, and anyone who sees that as a negative is missing the point.” —… pic.twitter.com/rCB0c6E6sq
— Dua Lipa Hungary (@dlipahungary) May 9, 2024
With only a month since the release of Radical Optimism, Lipa didn’t waste any time and is now hours away from giving fans more of the songs they know and love. We could not be more excited for the musical magic in store.
Run-times for each song on the extended version of ‘Radical Optimism’ and the difference in time from their original version:
— Dua Lipa News (@dlipanews) June 27, 2024
1. End of an Era — 4:36 (+1:20)
2. Houdini — 5:53 (+2:48)
3. Training Season — 4:55 (+1:26)
4. These Walls — 5:40 (+2:03)
5. Whatcha Doing —… pic.twitter.com/u9XQ8uJp3I
Stream Radical Optimism (Extended) Friday, June 28, 12 A.M.
