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This is truly a disappointment.

I think this era unfortunately already wrapped up...in retrospect, I feel like she should have released the album January the latest...It probably would have looked better chart wise with Houdini and Training Season "smashing" during Jan-May period!!!

Totally, the album was released 4 months too late, god knows why.

I am shocked how low the album is charting right now

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The re-release is inevitable to happen and, at this point, I guess it's coming sooner than later. I assume the music video she filmed back in June in Budapest will be used as an extension of the album, like "Love Again" or it will be shelved. If the latter happens, it will be the second from this era. :drama:

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I reckon guest features throughout 2025 and then DL4 in spring 2026..?

Looking forward to a deluxe, radical optimism is my favourite album to date although it always felt somewhat on the short side.

I did wonder if they'd do this or start afresh, it's a shame they didn't extend the original album's era to at least a 4th single although it probably would have done nothing.

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Can they add 'Crocodile Tears' as Deluxe track please, would fit the album so well and would have been such a highlight.

Japan Tour edition coming nov 13th. I’ve seen from multiple sources on Instagram and twitter this is the cover

 

https://gagadaily.com/forums/topic/412336-d...n-tour-edition/

 

Though they’re not quite clear online if it’s gonna be a global release? It might just be for Japan when she tours there

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Radical Optimism has now overtaken Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER streams

From a recent Music Week, Warner Records president Joe Kentish and Dua's dad and manager Dukagjin Lipa reflect on Dua's 2024:

 

JOE KENTISH

President, Warner Records & Parlophone Label Group

How do you reflect on the Dua Lipa campaign so far? Selling out Wembley Stadium must have been a pretty good feeling…

 

“Re-launching an artist as huge as Dua comes with a unique set of opportunities and pressures but it’s been great fun. And whilst there have been some notable highlights on the campaign so far, we know that with a world tour just starting and with someone able to turn in the spectacular performances that she can, it feels like we’re just getting started.”

 

How do you feel Dua moved forward as an artist and live performer this year?

“As she has said many times, Glastonbury was everything to her, so to do it in such style has given her an incredible amount of confidence. I think the shows are becoming as important to her as the music, which is a really exciting development for her as well as her fans!”

 

DUKAGJIN LIPA

Radical Management

How was your 2024, in regards to both Dua Lipa and beyond?

“Well, she kicked off by winning a BRIT and giving a stunning performance at the show (below), then delivered a No.1 album and headlined Glastonbury. She had a TV special of her Royal Albert Hall performance and started her world tour, which includes two sold-out Wembley shows. To say I’m over the moon would be an understatement! In general, it’s encouraging to see artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan breaking. It was also great to see the huge interest around the Oasis tour – the demand is there for UK music if the proposition is exciting enough.”

 

For artists, what was the key to capturing the zeitgeist in 2024?

“Authenticity, being unique, writing exceptional songs as opposed to just good ones, using a mixture of channels like TikTok and YouTube for reach, while ensuring you spend time on your story with longer-form opportunities like podcasting. There is no room for just phoning it in at any level now.”

 

What was your track of 2024?

 

“Whatcha Doing from Dua’s new album.”

 

https://www.musicweek.com/interviews/read/2...in-music/091077

I’m shook Dugi didn’t push for ‘Watcha Doin’’ single treatment :kink:

'Maria' was crying out for a single release :cry:

Radical Optimism, when do you think it can achieve platinum status?

'Falling Forever' is one of those songs fans want desperately as a single despite it screaming flop. The chorus is an immediate skip x

 

This!! :lol:

 

4th album incoming now. Hopefully a ballads album for more clout.