Josh: It reminds me of Sia’s “Nostalgia for the Future” tour in 2016. I would put Doja Cat’s single “Say So” in the same category as Future Nostalgia. It takes old school musical influences, comparative to the ’70s or ’80s, but adjusted for 2020 audiences. What do you think about the album title? What does ‘future nostalgia’ mean to you after having listened to the album? Nicole: Just like Josh, I love every single one. Shayna: The message behind “Boys Will Be Boys” is strong but its tone doesn’t fit well with the rest of the album. As a counterpoint, what is your least favorite song?īaylee: “Boys Will Be Boys.” I don’t think the melody matches the verses. But I’m also absolutely addicted to all the singles, which I’ve incessantly listened to on repeat. Nicole Almeida: I love “Pretty Please” and “Hallucinate.” I love the change of pace and sultry atmosphere of “Pretty Please”, and “Hallucinate” has such a great energy to it. Shayna Chabrow: “Love Again.” The interpretation of White Town’s “My Woman” sample is used so incredibly well. Josh Weiner: “Physical.” Her most exciting song ever.īaylee Less: Definitely, “Levitating.” I adore her quick-paced vocals and starry aura to the song. Lexi Lane: I know “Break My Heart” is the latest single, but it’s a great song. Starting things off: What is your favorite song off Future Nostalgia? Below, a few of Atwood Magazine’s writers debate Future Nostalgia, Dua Lipa’s evolution as an artist, and what it means to live with this album during quarantine season. “New Rules” projected Lipa into worldwide, overnight success, guaranteeing her astronomical streaming numbers, a ton of broken records, incredible partnerships with the likes of Calvin Harris, Mark Ronson, and BLACKPINK, and two Grammy awards, including the coveted Best New Artist.įast forward a year plus a few months, and Dua Lipa has returned with her disco-inflected, unapologetic, and undeniable second album, Future Nostalgia – released during a global pandemic, when most of the world is on lockdown in their own homes and can’t give the album the club treatment it begs for and deserves. At the time of the release of her self-titled debut album, Dua Lipa was a fully-blown pop star, ready for the spotlight, looking for the perfect stage. One hit song does not make a hit artist, but in the case of Dua Lipa, “New Rules” only showed the world what we already knew she was capable of. Dua Lipa: The Future of Pop - Exploring Her Unique Sound, Dance-Inducing Beats, and Catchy Hooks
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