What does Dua Lipa sound like?

A vibrant blend of pop, funk, and electronic elements that radiates confidence and modernity. Rooted in house and indie pop. Start with "Genesis".

Is Dua Lipa a good place to start with Dua Lipa?

Yes, Dua Lipa is recommended as a starting point for new Dua Lipa listeners. A vibrant blend of pop, funk, and electronic elements that radiates confidence and modernity. Upon its release in June 2017, Dua Lipa's self-titled debut album marked her transition from a promising newcomer to a dominant force in pop music. Following the success of singles like 'Be the One' and 'Hotter Than Hell', this album solidified her place in the industry and showcased her distinctive sound.

Dua Lipa works well if you're into steady pacing for celebration, empowering anthems for confidence and infectious melodies for dancing.

How many songs are on Dua Lipa?

Dua Lipa has 17 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa · 2017

60 min · 17 tracks · house music

A vibrant blend of pop, funk, and electronic elements that radiates confidence and modernity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Genesis Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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New Rules — This track not only topped charts worldwide but also became an anthem for empowerment, illustrating Lipa's ability to blend catchy hooks with meaningful messages about self-respect.
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IDGAF — With its bold declaration of independence and infectious beat, this song encapsulates the album’s theme of self-assertion while showcasing Lipa's vocal prowess.
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Be the One — This earlier hit set the stage for her commercial breakthrough, featuring lush production and heartfelt lyrics that highlight Lipa's pop sensibility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong pop songwriting and production but follows familiar trends in house music.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong, synth-driven track that sets a danceable tone, followed by a series of songs that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response structures, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the infectious quality of the hooks.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the upbeat nature of the preceding songs and providing an emotional resolution.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for celebration
empowering anthems for confidence
infectious melodies for dancing
catchy hooks for sing-alongs
feel-good vibes for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
avoid upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This debut album established Dua Lipa's reputation in pop music.
Themes: toxic relationship empowerment· dance floor resilience· self-respect anthems
Moods: Uplifting· Anthemic
Career context: Upon its release in June 2017, Dua Lipa's self-titled debut album marked her transition from a promising newcomer to a dominant force in pop music. Following the success of singles like 'Be the One' and 'Hotter Than Hell', this album solidified her place in the industry and showcased her distinctive sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Charli XCX· Robyn· Tove Lo