GLOBAL RELEASE—The global sensation Dua Lipa makes a triumphant return with her latest single, “Houdini,” signaling the advent of a new era following the monumental success of her 2020 hit, Future Nostalgia.
“Houdini” initiates the narrative that will thread its way through Dua’s upcoming project. Describing the essence of the track, Dua explains, “It embodies that 4 a.m. feeling when the night is winding down, and you’re a bit sweaty, but you just don’t want the party to end.”
In the music video, directed by Manu Cossu and cinematographer André Chemetoff, Dua is portrayed post-rehearsal in a dance hall, fine-tuning her choreography under the glow of fluorescent lights. The lights reflect in the room’s mirrors, creating an optical illusion as the energy intensifies.
Image Courtesy of Warner Music Philippines.
Dua shares her perspective on the song, stating, “This track represents the most light and freeing parts of my singledom. ‘Houdini’ is very tongue in cheek, exploring the idea of whether someone is really worth my while or if I’ll ghost them in the end. You never know where something may take you; that’s the beauty of being open to whatever life throws your way. I’m looking forward to sharing that feeling of defiant bliss with my fans.”
Image Courtesy of Tyrone Lebon.
The songwriting credits for “Houdini” go to Lipa, along with Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr., and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker—key collaborators who played integral roles throughout the project. Parker and Harle took on the production duties.
Reflecting on the album’s creation, Dua notes, “A lot of this album was written in those joyous moments of absolute chaos and how I moved through the world with lightness and optimism of whatever the outcome may be.”
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