2024 single by Dua Lipa
"Illusion " is a song by English-Albanian singer Dua Lipa . It was released through Warner Records on 11 April 2024, as the third single from her third studio album, Radical Optimism (2024). A dance song containing psychedelic and French house influences,[1] [2] it was written by Lipa along with Caroline Ailin , Tobias Jesso Jr. , and its producers Danny L Harle and Kevin Parker . "Illusion" topped the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart and reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Croatia.
Background and release [ edit ]
In 2023, Dua Lipa announced that her third studio album would be releasing in 2024.[3] She released the first single from the album, "Houdini ", on 9 November 2023.[4] She went on to release the second single, "Training Season ", on 15 February 2024.[5] On 13 March 2024, the singer announced the album, Radical Optimism , via an Instagram livestream; she confirmed its title, cover artwork and release date.[6] The tracklist of the album was also revealed on the same day, with "Illusion" serving as the seventh track.[7]
Lipa announced the release of "Illusion" as a single on 4 April 2024, via her social media accounts, along with its cover artwork and a 30-second snippet of the song.[8] [9] It was released on 11 April 2024, through Warner Records .[8]
Critical reception [ edit ]
Julia Koscelnik of V praised the song, stating that it "stands out as perhaps one of Lipa’s best songs, showcasing the artist at her strongest".[10] El Hunt of Evening Standard gave the song 3 out of 5 stars; she criticised the opening verse due to its "odd phrasing" but praised the chorus.[2]
Commercial performance [ edit ]
"Illusion" debuted at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart on 19 April 2024, becoming the third consecutive top-ten single from Radical Optimism .[11]
Music video [ edit ]
The accompanying music video for "Illusion" was released alongside the song. It was directed by Tanu Muino and filmed at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc in Barcelona .[12] Vogue Adria compared the music video to that for "Slow " (2003) by Kylie Minogue .[13] The video featured a climbing structure based on human towers , a tradition in Catalan culture .[14]
Track listing [ edit ]
Digital download / streaming single
"Illusion" – 3:08
"Illusion" (extended) – 4:23
"Illusion" (instrumental) – 3:07
"Illusion" (acapella) – 3:08
Digital download / streaming single
"Illusion" (London sessions) – 3:12
Digital download / streaming single
"Illusion" (Regard remix) – 3:20
Digital download / streaming single
"Illusion" (The Blaze remix) – 4:10
"Illusion" – 3:08
"Illusion" – 3:08
"Illusion" (instrumental) – 3:07
Certifications [ edit ]
Release history [ edit ]
^ Of the physical editions, only the 7-inch single includes the instrumental version.
References [ edit ]
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^ "Illusion (London Sessions) - Single by Dua Lipa" . Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024 – via Apple Music .
^ "Illusion (Regard Remix - Amazon Music Original)" . Retrieved 15 June 2024 – via Amazon Music .
^ "Illusion (The Blaze Remix) - Single by Dua Lipa" . Retrieved 21 June 2024 – via Apple Music.
^ "Illusion 7" Single" . Dua Lipa Official Store. Retrieved 17 June 2024 .
^ "Illusion Cassette Single" . Dua Lipa Official Store. Retrieved 17 June 2024 .
^ "Illusion CD Single" . Dua Lipa Official Store. Retrieved 17 June 2024 .
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