Studio Album · No. 3
Radical Optimism Songwriting Credits by Dua Lipa
Produced by Kevin Parker, Danny L Harle, Ian Kirkpatrick, Andrew Wyatt · Engineered by Josh Gudwin, Cameron Gower Poole, Kevin Parker, Chris Gehringer
Warner Records
PopDance-PopElectropopEuropopNeo-Psychedelia
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Dua Lipa carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Dua Lipa
0 tracksoutside writers
Dua Lipa's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
16
Lyricists
6
Producers
2024
Released
Data Insight
Dua Lipa co-wrote Radical Optimism with a smaller, guitar-leaning circle than her earlier records, working closely with Kevin Parker of Tame Impala and producer Danny L Harle. Her longtime collaborator Caroline Ailin returned, alongside Tobias Jesso Jr., Ian Kirkpatrick and Andrew Wyatt. The lead single 'Houdini' came from Lipa, Kevin Parker, Danny L Harle, Caroline Ailin and Tobias Jesso Jr., with Parker and Harle producing. The album folds neo-psychedelia and Europop textures into her dance-pop framework.
Radical Optimism is Dua Lipa's third studio album, released May 3, 2024 on Warner Records. Produced primarily by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and Danny L Harle, it is her most sonically cohesive album, built around a consistent retro-pop sound with heavy use of synths and bass.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
End of an Era
|
Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Kevin ParkerDanny L HarleCameron Gower PooleCaroline Ailin | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Houdini
#11
|
Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Kevin ParkerDanny L HarleCameron Gower PooleCaroline Ailin | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Training Season
#27
|
Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr.Nick GaleMartina SorbaraShaun FrankYaakov GruzmanSteve Francis Richard Mastroianni | Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr.Nick GaleMartina SorbaraShaun FrankYaakov GruzmanSteve Francis Richard Mastroianni | Kevin ParkerDanny L HarleCameron Gower Poole | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
These Walls
|
Dua LipaAndrew WyattDanny L HarleBilly WalshCaroline Ailin | Dua LipaAndrew WyattDanny L HarleBilly WalshCaroline Ailin | Andrew WyattDanny L HarleCameron Gower Poole | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Whatcha Doing
|
Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinAli Tamposi | Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinAli Tamposi | Kevin ParkerDanny L HarleCameron Gower Poole | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
French Exit
|
Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Kevin ParkerDanny L HarleCameron Gower Poole | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Illusion
|
Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Kevin ParkerDanny L HarleCameron Gower PooleCaroline Ailin | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Falling Forever
|
Dua LipaIan KirkpatrickDanny L HarleEmily WarrenAli TamposiCaroline Ailin | Dua LipaIan KirkpatrickDanny L HarleEmily WarrenAli TamposiCaroline Ailin | Ian KirkpatrickDanny L HarleCameron Gower Poole | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Anything for Love
|
Dua LipaIan KirkpatrickDanny L HarleTobias Jesso Jr.Julia MichaelsCaroline Ailin | Dua LipaIan KirkpatrickDanny L HarleTobias Jesso Jr.Julia MichaelsCaroline Ailin | Ian KirkpatrickDanny L HarleCameron Gower Poole | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Maria
|
Dua LipaAndrew WyattDanny L HarleJulia MichaelsCaroline Ailin | Dua LipaAndrew WyattDanny L HarleJulia MichaelsCaroline Ailin | Andrew WyattDanny L HarleCameron Gower Poole | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Happy for You
|
Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Dua LipaKevin ParkerDanny L HarleCaroline AilinTobias Jesso Jr. | Kevin ParkerDanny L HarleCameron Gower Poole | Dua Lipa (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 17 contributors
DL
Danny L Harle
Writer · Producer
CA
Caroline Ailin
Writer · Producer
DL
Dua Lipa
Writer · Vocals
KP
Kevin Parker
Writer · Producer
TJ
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Writer
AW
Andrew Wyatt
Writer · Producer
IK
Ian Kirkpatrick
Writer · Producer
AT
Ali Tamposi
Writer
JM
Julia Michaels
Writer
BW
Billy Walsh
Writer
EW
Emily Warren
Writer
MS
Martina Sorbara
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Radical Optimism
When was Radical Optimism by Dua Lipa released?
Radical Optimism was released on May 3, 2024, through Warner Records. The album runs about 37 minutes across 11 tracks. It is Dua Lipa's third studio album, following Future Nostalgia.
Did Dua Lipa write Radical Optimism herself?
Dua Lipa co-wrote Radical Optimism with a compact group of collaborators. These included Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, Danny L Harle, Caroline Ailin, Tobias Jesso Jr., Ian Kirkpatrick and Andrew Wyatt. Caroline Ailin had also worked with her on the previous two albums.
Who produced Radical Optimism by Dua Lipa?
Production was led by Kevin Parker and Danny L Harle, with Ian Kirkpatrick and Andrew Wyatt also contributing. Josh Gudwin handled mixing and Chris Gehringer mastered the album. Kevin Parker additionally served as an engineer on several tracks.
What was the lead single from Radical Optimism?
'Houdini' was the lead single from Radical Optimism, peaking at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It topped the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for 17 weeks. The follow-up single 'Training Season' reached number 27 on the Hot 100.
Who wrote Houdini by Dua Lipa?
'Houdini' was written by Dua Lipa, Kevin Parker, Danny L Harle, Caroline Ailin and Tobias Jesso Jr. Kevin Parker and Danny L Harle produced the track. It served as the album's lead single.
What genre is Radical Optimism?
Radical Optimism is a pop album that mixes dance-pop and electropop with neo-psychedelia and Europop elements. Kevin Parker's involvement brought a psychedelic, guitar-tinged texture to several tracks. The record moves away from the strict nu-disco focus of Future Nostalgia.
Did Radical Optimism win any awards?
Radical Optimism did not win a Grammy or comparable major album award based on documented sources. The album did earn certifications in several countries, including Platinum in France and double Platinum in Brazil. It surpassed two billion Spotify streams by May 2025.