Talking creativity and sanity with one of the world’s biggest pop stars.

British-Albanian singer-songwriter Dua Lipa emerged as a global pop sensation with her captivating blend of sultry vocals, empowering lyrics, and infectious beats. Born in London in 1995 to Albanian parents, Lipa's musical journey began at a young age, inspired by her father's own musical career. She hosts the podcast Dua Lipa: At Her Service, and her latest album is Radical Optimism.

In this episode we talk about:

• What she means by radical optimism – and how it applied when she literally fell on stage • How she resists the temptation to fully armor herself • Her famous work ethic and packed schedule • Her non-negotiable daily practices, including meditation • Her social media hygiene (specially, how to stay sane when nearly 80 million people follow you on Instagram alone) • And we have a great conversation about creativity, including how she builds psychological safety with her team in studio and on tour • Why she had to write 97 songs to make this one album • And her concept of “writing herself into a good idea” – as she says, “You have to be shit to be good.”

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Release date

Lydbog: 10. maj 2024