What makes Last Dance by Dua Lipa notable?

'Last Dance' helped solidify Dua Lipa's emerging identity as a pop artist capable of blending contemporary dance sounds with catchy hooks. The remixes contributed to its club appeal, reflecting the growing trend of electronic influences in mainstream pop during this period. In 2016, Dua Lipa was still establishing her presence in pop music, with 'Last Dance' being one of her early singles following her self-titled debut EP. This release came at a time when she was gaining traction, leading to a notable rise in her popularity as she began to define her sound within the pop landscape.

How many songs are on Last Dance?

Last Dance has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Last Dance

Dua Lipa · 2016

7 min · 2 tracks · house music

Glittering synths and danceable beats create a euphoric atmosphere perfect for late-night escapism.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Last Dance (Stefan Ponce remix) — This remix enhances the original's vibrant energy with pulsating rhythms and layered synths, showcasing the dancefloor potential of Dua Lipa's music.
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Last Dance (Coucheron remix) — Featuring a more laid-back tempo, this remix highlights the dreamy qualities of Dua Lipa’s vocals while maintaining an infectious groove.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The remixes showcase solid production but lack depth and variety in composition, limiting their long-term appeal.

What we noticed

Both tracks are remixes of the same song, featuring variations in tempo and arrangement while maintaining the core melody.
The first remix emphasizes a driving bassline and layered synths, while the second remix introduces a more laid-back groove with softer synth textures.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single helped establish Dua Lipa's reputation in the pop scene.
Themes: neon-lit dance floors· club culture euphoria
Moods: Uplifting· Energetic
Career context: In 2016, Dua Lipa was still establishing her presence in pop music, with 'Last Dance' being one of her early singles following her self-titled debut EP. This release came at a time when she was gaining traction, leading to a notable rise in her popularity as she began to define her sound within the pop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Charli XCX· Robyn· Tove Lo