Illusion (Dua Lipa song)

2024 single by Dua Lipa

"Illusion"

Single by Dua Lipa
from the album  Radical Optimism
Released| 11 April 2024 (2024-04-11)
Recorded| 2021
Genre| Dance
Length| 3:08
Label| Warner
Songwriter(s)|

* Dua Lipa
* Caroline Ailin
* Danny L Harle
* Kevin Parker
* Tobias Jesso Jr.

Producer(s)|

* Danny L Harle
* Kevin Parker

Dua Lipa singles chronology
| "Training Season"
(2024)  | "Illusion"
(2024)  |

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Music video
"Illusion" on YouTube

"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 upcoming third studio album, Radical Optimism (2024). She wrote the song along with Caroline Ailin, Tobias Jesso Jr., and its producers Danny L Harle and Kevin Parker.

## Background[edit]

In 2023, Dua Lipa announced that her third studio album would be releasing in 2024.[1] She released the first single from the album, "Houdini", on 9 November 2023.[2] She went on to release the second single, "Training Season", on 15 February 2024.[3] On 13 March 2024, the singer announced the album, Radical Optimism, via an Instagram livestream; she confirmed its title, cover artwork and release date.[4] The tracklist of the album was also revealed on the same day, with "Illusion" serving as the seventh track.[5]

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.[6][7] It was released on 11 April 2024, through Warner Records.[6]

## Composition[edit]

"Illusion" is a dance song containing psychedelic and French house influences.[8][9]

## 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.[9]

## 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.[11] Vogue Adria compared the music video to that for "Slow" (2003) by Kylie Minogue.[12]

## Commercial performance[edit]

"Illusion" debuted at number nine on the UK Singles Chart on 19 April 2024, becoming the third consecutive top-ten single from Radical Optimism.[13]

## Track listing[edit]

* Digital download / streaming single

1. "Illusion" – 3:08
2. "Illusion" (extended) – 4:23
3. "Illusion" (instrumental) – 3:07
4. "Illusion" (acapella) – 3:08

## Charts[edit]

Chart performance for "Illusion"  Chart (2024)  | Peak
position

|

Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[14]
[15] | 81
Australia (ARIA)[16] | 21
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[17] | 27
Brazil (Brasil Hot 100)[18] | 100
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] | 28
Chile (Monitor Latino)[20] | 14
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[21] | 45
Denmark (Tracklisten)[22] | 33
El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[23] | 12
France (SNEP)[24] | 32
Germany (Official German Charts)[25] | 76
Global 200 (Billboard)[26] | 15
Ireland (IRMA)[27] | 14
Italy (FIMI)[28] | 55
Lithuania (AGATA)[29] | 26
Luxembourg (Billboard)[30] | 11
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[31] | 29
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[32] | 38
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[33] | 32
Norway (VG-lista)[34] | 27
Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[35] | 15
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[36] | 44
South Korea BGM (Circle)[37] | 73
South Korea Download (Circle)[38] | 112
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[39] | 24
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[40] | 25
UK Singles (OCC)[41] | 9
US Billboard Hot 100[42] | 43
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[43] | 32
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[44] | 1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[45] | 27

## Release history[edit]

Release dates and format(s) for "Illusion"  Region  | Date  | Format(s)  | Label  | Ref.

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|
|
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Various  | 11 April 2024  |

* Digital download
* streaming

| Warner | [6]
United States  | Contemporary hit radio |

[46]

Italy  | 12 April 2024  | Radio airplay | [47]

## References[edit]

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2. ^ Denis, Kyle (1 November 2023). "Dua Lipa Announces 'Houdini' Single: Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
3. ^ Carter, Daisy (25 January 2024). "Dua Lipa announces next single 'Training Season'". DIY. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
4. ^ Monroe, Jazz (13 March 2024). "Dua Lipa Announces New Album Radical Optimism". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
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6. ^ a b c Paul, Larisha (4 April 2024). "Dua Lipa Continues 'Radical Optimism' Countdown With Teaser for New Single 'Illusion'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
7. ^ Dailey, Hannah (4 April 2024). "Dua Lipa Announces New Single 'Illusion' & Shares Snippet Ahead of 'Radical Optimism': Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
8. ^ Spanos, Brittany (11 April 2024). "Dua Lipa Won't Fall for an 'Illusion' on New Single". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
9. ^ a b Hunt, El (11 April 2024). "Dua Lipa - Illusion: : this French House-influenced dance banger gets the job done". Evening Standard. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
10. ^ Koscelnik, Julia (13 April 2024). "V's New Music Roundup: Maggie Rogers, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, and more". V. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
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* @USRadioUpdater (11 April 2024). "'Illusion' by @DUALIPA has been serviced to US Pop radio and is impacting the format now (via @WarnerPromo)" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 April 2024 - via Twitter.
* @WarnerPromo (11 April 2024). "🕺💃" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 April 2024 - via Twitter.
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* v
* t
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Dua Lipa

* Discography
* songs
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums
and singles|

| Dua Lipa (2017)|

* "New Love"
* "Be the One"
* "Last Dance"
* "Hotter than Hell"
* "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)"
* "Lost in Your Light"
* "New Rules"
* "IDGAF"

|

Future Nostalgia (2020)|

* "Don't Start Now"
* "Physical"
* "Break My Heart"
* "Hallucinate"
* "Levitating"
* "Love Again"

Radical Optimism (2024)|

* "Houdini"
* "Training Season"
* "Illusion"

Remix albums|

| Club Future Nostalgia (2020)|

* "Levitating (The Blessed Madonna remix)"

|

Other singles|

* "No Lie"
* "Scared to Be Lonely"
* "One Kiss"
* "Electricity"
* "Swan Song"
* "Sugar (remix)"
* "Un Día (One Day)"
* "Fever"
* "Prisoner"
* "Real Groove (Studio 2054 remix)"
* "We're Good"
* "Demeanor"
* "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)"
* "Sweetest Pie"
* "Potion"
* "Dance the Night"

Other songs|

* "Thinking 'Bout You"
* "Bridge over Troubled Water"
* "Homesick"
* "Kiss and Make Up"
* "Future Nostalgia"
* "Pretty Please"
* "Boys Will Be Boys"
* "Times Like These"

Tours|

* Future Nostalgia

Related articles|

* Service95
* Studio 2054
* Sunny Hill Festival

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