Special (Lizzo album)
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Special is the upcoming fourth studio album by American singer and rapper Lizzo. It is set to be released through Nice Life and Atlantic Records on July 15, 2022.[1][2] It was preceded by the lead single "About Damn Time", released on April 14, 2022.[3] This is her second studio album under a major label, after 2019's Cuz I Love You.
Background and promotion
American singer and rapper Lizzo released her third studio album and major-label debut studio album, Cuz I Love You, on April 19, 2019.[4] The album was met with critical acclaim and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.[5] The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, contributing to Lizzo receiving the most nominations at the ceremony. The album also won the award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
In October 2020, Lizzo announced that her fourth studio album was nearing completion, saying she had "a few more songs to write".[6] On January 18, 2021, American singer SZA confirmed to have heard new music from Lizzo. She explained that Lizzo played her "the best song I ever heard in my life" and that it made her cry.[7] In August 2021, Lizzo announced "Rumors", her first song after two years, which was released on August 13.[8] The single features American rapper, singer, and songwriter Cardi B.
During her keynote speech at the South by Southwest festival in March 2022, Lizzo announced that her album was finished, saying "It’s done so it’s coming very very soon…and it’s good. I worked real hard on it, so it better be good."[9]
On March 21, 2022, Lizzo previewed the single "About Damn Time" on The Late Late Show with James Corden, with a release date of April 14.[10] Shortly after the release of the song and its accompanying music video, Lizzo formally announced "Special", with a release date of July 15.[3]
In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1, Lizzo explained that the album was originally titled In Case Nobody Told You until Max Martin helped her "restructure" the hook of the song "Special", which she then changed the title of the album to.[11]
Tour
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On April 25, 2022, Lizzo announced a full arena tour in support of the album, starting on September 23, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida and ending on November 18, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Latto will open up for the tour.[12]
Track listing
The album will contain 12 tracks, including the title track.[11]
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| 2. | "About Damn Time" |
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| 13. | "A Very Special Message from Lizzo" | 1:39 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer
- "About Damn Time" samples the song "Hey DJ" performed by The World's Famous Supreme Team, as written by Malcolm McLaren, Ronald Larkins, Larry Price and Stephen Hague.
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