DUA LIPA
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DUA LIPA
Dua Lipa is the debut studio album by English singer Dua Lipa. It was released on 2 June 2017 by Warner Bros. Records. The album has spawned eight singles, including the UK top 40 singles "Be the One", "Hotter than Hell", "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)", "IDGAF" and "New Rules", with the last becoming Lipa's first number-one single in the UK. -Wikipedia
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NME
2017 - Much of the album’s magic boils down to one element: Lipa’s voice. It could make the thickest synths seem tame in comparison and carries a 20-a-day raspiness capable of making heartfelt ballads sound edgy. ... She’s the real deal.
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Beat
Her sultry and low yet impressive range is one that will keep you listening to her lyrics on repeat.
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Clash
2017 - a debut album brimming with confidence, confidence not only in Lipa’s own voice and her eye for a chorus, but in the emotive quality of her lyrics
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The young Folks
2017 - It all comes down to the way her husky, raspy tone moves through the instrumentals, injecting stamina in some and downright providing a whole new dimension to others.
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The Line of Best Fit
2017 - this is a mostly compelling and wholly fun trip through modern pop with a charismatic protagonist, that hangs together way better than it should
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Music OMH
2017 - Lyrically the album is an intriguing cocktail of emotions, veering from insecurity and vulnerability to assertiveness and outright feminine power.
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The 405
2017 - As the pop landscape changes and artists such as Shura, Carly Rae Jepsen and Lorde become bolder in structure, production and presentation it is assuring to see Dua Lipa has comfortably anchored herself in the category of pop innovator with this debut record.
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BVNW News
2017 - Despite the entirety of her music sounding similar, I enjoyed the album as a whole. For a new and upcoming artist her sound is very mature
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Popfection
2017 - Dua Lipa’s self-titled debut makes a solid pop album with the range of styles offered, along with meticulous and smart production that turns every chorus and beat drop into gems
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Immortal Reviews
2017 - Dua Lipa brings a sweet sound in her self-titled debut Dua Lipa, bringing some good ideas to the table.
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The Edge
2017 - Her effortless versatility on Dua Lipa is a reflection of how strong her trademark rasping vocals are, showing she can shine in understated soft pop as well as screaming bangers.
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The Wesy Wend
2019 - The album contains a certain amount of magic due to Lipa’s vocals. Sung from high to low with harmony and melody, her vocals are very well the strongest part of this album.
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Hypster
Her potential shines through as she is learning to create her unique sense of self; however, more reflection is necessary.
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The Central Trend
2017 - The interwoven repeating themes, connections between songs, the overall variety of styles, and odd but fitting collaborations make Dua Lipa a whole new kind of artist for a new time.
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El Gato News
2017 - it does have its moments of ingenuity that make it worth listening to
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Poparazzi
2017 - Dua Lipa is a well-packaged album that’s been given careful attention to detail and arrangement. For those new to Lipa’s style, there’s a healthy mix of singles to keep them happy, with an array of new songs to satisfy her fans who have been there from the beginning. Highly recommended.
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Cryptic Rock
The album’s stylistic variety, held together by her distinct voice, is enough to sustain Lipa’s shining star and to further attract music fans who get attracted by a kind of music that combines upbeat Electronic Dance tunes and slow, soulful R&B balladry.
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Spectrum Pulse
2017 - this is still pretty damn good and very listenable, the sort of debut that showcases a ton of potential going forward
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Yorkshire Times
Probably one of the best debut pop albums of the year.
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The Straits Times
2017 - There is an authenticity about her music, which also manages to find a catchy chorus at every turn.
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Amor Magazine
2017 - With a total of 17 tracks on the deluxe edition, Dua brings a range of various sounds to the album, all of which show off her vocals
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Media Hype
2017 - A perfect assortment of pop tracks to kickstart Dua’s promising music career ahead.
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Vendor Culture
2017 - What she already has going for her is that smoky, versatile vocal. Even when the tracks don’t quite hit the mark, Lipa is accomplished enough already to salvage the situation.
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Thomas Bleach
2017 - I truly wanted this to be album of the year contender worthy but instead it’s in the running for most disappointing debut of the year.
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Relix
2017 - These songs may or may not be based on truth from her own experience but, as relatable pop numbers, they are effective and immediately memorable.
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Rappler
2018 - Like a potent pill, Lipa’s tracks are short, sweet, and seedy.
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All Music
It's moments like this one that strike such a satisfying balance on Dua Lipa, an excellent first effort from a budding pop star. 4/5
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DIY
Across the album's 12 tracks there are bangers aplenty. 3/5
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Pressplayok
for Dua Lipa, what shines more than anything is this brilliantly headstrong voice that feels like it can smash barriers with its confidence. 3/5
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Vocal Beat
Dua Lipa is a damn good album. It's bold, inventive and contains a wide array of flavours and delights. Desire and romantic drama, deep introspection and blissful release - as a writer and performer, the 21 year old is witty, confident, smart and demonstrates great emotional maturity. Both Dua Lipa and Dua Lipa are effortlessly cool and exciting.
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Olly Boston Media
Overall this is a very cohesive album and a very strong debut and I am very much looking forward to music in the future. 4.3/5
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Speakers Headphones and Stage Presence
Dua Lipa is everything I was hoping for in the singer’s debut album. The rest of the songs have the same poppy pizazz that the several songs the released before it did, it’s got some really excellent instrumentals and it’s got an overall flow that worked really well for her. I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s a perfect album, but I also think that it’s an excellent start. A-
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Off Radio
It is simply a self titled Alt-Pop masterpiece. 9.5/10
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