Dua Lipa’s Discography: From Debut to Radical Optimism

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Dua Lipa is now a global sensation, primarily due to her catchy pop and dance tunes along with electrifying stage performances.

Currently, she is returning to the BRIT Awards, having earned four nominations that position her as a potential major winner in the awards’ 48-year span.

By reaching stardom at just 29 years old, it’s evident that this mixed Albanian-British artist has an unlimited potential ahead of her. Her musical achievements already speak volumes on their own.

As a die-hard film buff, let me walk you through the entire discography of this remarkable artist – all her studio albums, EPs, and singles that have graced our airwaves thus far. I’ll give you an insight into their accomplishments and the awards she’s taken home due to their success.

Dua Lipa (2017)

Singles:

  • Be the One (charting at No. 9)
  • Hotter Than Hell (charting at No. 15)
  • IDGAF (charting at No. 3)
  • New Rules (charting at No. 1)
  • One Kiss feat Calvin Harris (charting at No. 1) – Complete Edition Only

Approximately three years following her contract with Warner Bros, Dua Lipa made a powerful impact on the music charts with her initial album and its hit singles. The song “New Rules” secured her the top position for the first time in the UK Top 40 chart.

Later on, she unveiled an extended edition of her album, titled The Complete Edition, featuring a joint effort with Calvin Harris. This collaboration, titled “One Kiss,” reigned supreme on the charts for eight consecutive weeks and astoundingly remained in the charts for 63 weeks.

In 2018, Lipa was awarded British Breakthrough Artist and British Female Solo Artist at the BRITs, and she received Best British Single the next year for her song “One Kiss.

Apart from that, she earned her initial pair of Grammys in the categories of Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording (for Electricity feat Silk City). Her success extended globally with multi-platinum certifications. This recognition was granted to her in various regions such as the United States (1x), the United Kingdom (3x), Canada (5x), and New Zealand (4x).

Future Nostalgia (2020)

Singles:

  • Don’t Start Now (charting at No. 2)
  • Physical (charting at No. 3)
  • Levitating (charting at No. 5)

Future Nostalgia marked Dua Lipa’s debut as a number one album worldwide, dominating charts in 14 countries including the UK. It also secured a top three position on the Billboard charts in the United States. Compared to her initial album, this release showcases a stronger influence from ’80s dance-pop music, whereas her first album had a more club and R&B flavor.

The album received the Best Pop Vocal Album award at the Grammy’s the next year and was also honored with the title British Album of the Year at the BRIT Awards.

Radical Optimism (2024)

  • Houdini (charting at No. 2)
  • Training Season (charting at No. 4)
  • Illusion (charting at No. 9)

Her second chart-topping album, titled Radical Optimism, marked the largest opening week for a female artist in three years. For this release, she delved deeper into influences from ’70s psychedelic rock. The album was awarded Platinum status in France and Gold in the UK.

This year at the BRITs, she has been nominated in four categories: Song of the Year (for “Training Season”), Artist of the Year, Best Pop Artist, and Album of the Year. Additionally, she took the stage on the Pyramid Stage at last year’s Glastonbury Festival.

Other notable releases

  • Cold Heart feat Elton John (charting at No. 1)
  • Dance the Night (charting at No. 1)

In the Barbie film’s soundtrack, “Dance the Night” stood out, with Dua Lipa herself appearing as Mermaid Barbie within the movie.

Her song was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the Best Original Song category, as well as receiving two Grammy nominations – one for Song of the Year and another for Best Song Written for Visual Media.

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2025-02-19 20:36