Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa
Album Overview
- Artist: Dua Lipa
- Release Date: March 27, 2020
- Recorded: August 2018 - November 2019
- Genre: Dance-pop, electropop, nu-disco, pop-funk, synth-pop, power pop, disco-pop
- Length: 37:17
- Label: Warner Records
Production
- Producers: Jeff Bhasker, Jason Evigan, Koz, Ian Kirkpatrick, SG Lewis, The Monsters & Strangerz, Stuart Price, Take a Daytrip, TMS, Andrew Watt
- Studios: Various locations including London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Norfolk, Beverly Hills, and Surrey
Singles
- "Don't Start Now" (October 31, 2019)
- "Physical" (January 31, 2020)
- "Break My Heart" (March 25, 2020)
- "Hallucinate" (July 10, 2020)
- "Levitating" (October 1, 2020)
- "Love Again" (March 11, 2021)
Concept and Themes
- Inspired by music from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s
- Themes include feminism, self-reflection, empowerment, romance, sex, equality, hope, and vulnerability
- The album intends to blend nostalgic elements with futuristic sounds
- Lipa describes it as a "nostalgic pop record that feels like a dancercise class"
Critical Reception
- Acclaim: Universally praised by critics for its production, coherence, and Lipa's stylistic evolution
- Awards:
- Won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards
- Nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards
- "Don't Start Now" nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance
- Won Brit Award for British Album of the Year
- Commercial Success: Topped charts in 15 countries and reached the top ten in 31 countries
Promotion
- Originally scheduled for April 3, 2020, release was advanced to March 27 due to leaks
- Accompanied by an arena tour, postponed due to COVID-19, commenced in February 2022
Notable Tracks and Music Videos
- "Don't Start Now": Disco and Eurodance influence, addresses moving on from a relationship
- "Physical": High-energy power pop and synth-pop song with Italo disco elements
- "Levitating": Features a remix with DaBaby, electro-disco and pop-funk influences
Reissues and Remixes
- Club Future Nostalgia: Remix album released on August 28, 2020
- The Moonlight Edition: Reissue released on February 11, 2021
- Notable Collaborations: Features with Madonna, Missy Elliott, Angèle, DaBaby
Impact and Legacy
- Lauded as a major pop album of the decade, highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic for its upbeat disco themes
- Cited as influencing a revival of 80s and 90s music trends, particularly in house music revival discussions
- Featured in year-end best album lists from numerous publications
Future Nostalgia Tour
- Initially postponed, the tour commenced in February 2022, with 69 announced shows
Conclusion
Future Nostalgia further establishes Dua Lipa as a leading figure in pop music, blending past and present musical elements into a coherent and celebrated album.