Is Shawn Mendes on Dua Lipa's new album?

Published March 14th, 2024 - 02:45 GMT
Radical Revelations: Shawn Mendes’ surprise echo in Dua Lipa’s upcoming album?
Radical Revelations: Shawn Mendes’ surprise echo in Dua Lipa’s upcoming album? (Shutterstock)
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Is Shawn Mendes collaborating with Dua Lipa on her new album ‘Radical Optimism’? Apparently, Shawn Mendes' voice can be heard on the teaser of Dua Lipa's new album.
Shawn Mendes: "I heard this new term which I fell in love with… Radical" Dua Lipa: "woah! I love that"

In a recent teaser for Dua Lipa’s upcoming album ‘Radical Optimism’, fans were quick to speculate that the voice accompanying the pop sensation belonged to none other than Shawn Mendes.

The snippet, featuring a voice that sounds remarkably like Mendes saying, “I heard this new term which I fell in love with… Radical,” followed by Dua Lipa’s enthusiastic response, “woah! I love that,” has sparked rumors of a collaboration between the two stars.

While there has been no official confirmation of Mendes’ involvement in the album, the idea is not far-fetched. Mendes has previously expressed his admiration for Lipa’s work, and the two have been known to move in the same musical circles. 

The concept of ‘Radical Optimism’ aligns well with Mendes’ own artistic ethos, which often revolves around themes of love, hope, and emotional honesty.

Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ is one of the most anticipated albums of the year, following her critically acclaimed ‘Future Nostalgia’. The album promises to be a collection of tracks that continue to push the boundaries of pop music while staying true to Lipa’s signature style of catchy hooks and danceable beats.

If Mendes is indeed lending his voice to the project, it would mark a significant collaboration between two of the biggest names in contemporary music. Fans will have to wait for the album’s release on May 3 to discover whether the teaser’s voice was a clever hint at a superstar duo or simply a tantalizing red herring. Until then, the excitement and speculation will undoubtedly continue to grow.

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