Dua Lipa is the undisputed queen of nu-disco. With her sultry, low voice and her impeccable sense of style, she brought the glitter ball back to the hit lists.
Her music is a perfect mix of nostalgic seventies and eighties influences with modern, tight production. She sings about independence, heartbreak, and dancing until you drop.
Here are the ten best songs of Dua Lipa.
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Cold Heart (PNAU Remix with Elton John)
A brilliant mash-up of four Elton John classics, including "Rocket Man" and "Sacrifice". The remix gives it a relaxed, summery disco vibe.nnThe combination of Elton's iconic melodies and Dua's cool singing is pure gold. The song connects generations and brings a sense of warmth and nostalgia.nnA worldwide hit that already feels like a timeless classic.
Don't Start Now
The song that breathed new life into the disco era. The bass line is fat and funky. It's the ultimate "move on" track.nnDua tells her ex to stay away now that things are going well for her. She sounds confident and cool. The production is crystal clear and swings out of the pan.
Massive radio hit, but definitely not their best songwriting. no cap
Levitating
The bass line is funky, the hand claps are catchy, and the atmosphere is cosmic. You spontaneously get roller-skate cravings.nnIt's about a love that makes you float. "I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight." It's happy, optimistic, and perfectly produced. A song you can't possibly be grumpy about.
Fire 🔥 tbh
Physical
A power-pop track bursting with energy. Inspired by Olivia Newton-John's hit, but darker and harder.nnThe synthesizer riff drives the track forward like a steamroller. "Let's get physical!" It's intense, sweaty, and made for stadiums. A song that instantly raises your heart rate.
Still remember the exact moment I bought the CD with Physical on it, pure nostalgia.
One Kiss (with Calvin Harris)
The summer hit of 2018. A house track that reaches back to the nineties. The beat is simple, effective, and enormously danceable.nn"One kiss is all it takes." Dua's low, nonchalant voice fits perfectly with Calvin Harris' tight production. It's the sound of sun, beach, and endless nights.nnAn instant party starter.
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Be the One
One of Dua Lipa's first hits.nnIt's dreamy synthpop with a melancholic edge. Her voice sounds here still young and pleading.nnIt's about fighting for a relationship and asking for a chance. The melody is hypnotic and stays in your head. The song that showed the world a new star had risen.
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New Rules
The hit that made her break through globally. A tropical house beat with lyrics every woman should learn by heart.nnIt's a guide to not going back to your ex. "One: don't pick up the phone." The music video was iconic, but the song stands on its own as an anthem for female solidarity and self-respect.
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Love Again
A dramatic song that begins with a sample from an old hit ("My Woman" by Lew Stone). The strings give it a cinematic, western-like feel.nnIt's about the fear and surprise of falling in love again after a breakup. "I never thought I'd hear my heart beat so loud." Dua sounds powerful and vulnerable at the same time.
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Houdini
A psychedelic, dark pop track produced by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala). The atmosphere is sweaty and nocturnal.nnDua sings about being elusive: "Catch me or I go Houdini." The beat is compelling and hypnotizing. It shows a rawer, more experimental side of her without losing the pop appeal.
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Dance The Night
Written for the Barbie film. It's a perfect disco track that glitters and shines. The strings and bass line are irresistible.nnIt's about dancing through the tears. Even if your heart breaks, you keep moving. The production by Mark Ronson is tight and stylish. A song made for the catwalk and the dance floor.
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A brilliant mash-up of four Elton John classics, including "Rocket Man" and "Sacrifice" Hard to argue with #1 on this list.
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