Illusion (Dua Lipa song)

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"Illusion" is a song by English singer Dua Lipa. It was released through Warner Records on 11 April 2024, as the third single from her third studio album, Radical Optimism (2024). A club and psychedelic-dance song containing 2000's dance-pop influences,[1][2] it was written by Lipa along with Caroline Ailin, Tobias Jesso Jr., and its producers Danny L Harle and Kevin Parker. "Illusion" topped the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart and reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Croatia, Flanders, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Released11 April 2024 (2024-04-11)
Recorded2023
Length3:08
Quick facts Single by Dua Lipa, from the album Radical Optimism ...
"Illusion"
Single by Dua Lipa
from the album Radical Optimism
Released11 April 2024 (2024-04-11)
Recorded2023
Genre
Length3:08
LabelWarner
Songwriters
Producers
  • Kevin Parker
  • Danny L Harle
Dua Lipa singles chronology
"Training Season"
(2024)
"Illusion"
(2024)
"Handlebars"
(2025)
Audio sample
"Illusion"
Music video
"Illusion" on YouTube
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Background and release

In 2023, Dua Lipa announced that her third studio album would be releasing in 2024.[3] She released the first single from the album, "Houdini", on 9 November 2023.[4] She went on to release the second single, "Training Season", on 15 February 2024.[5] On 13 March 2024, the singer announced the album, Radical Optimism, via an Instagram livestream; she confirmed its title, cover artwork and release date.[6] The tracklist of the album was also revealed on the same day, with "Illusion" serving as the seventh track.[7]

Lipa announced the release of "Illusion" as a single on 4 April 2024, via her social media accounts, along with its cover artwork and a 30-second snippet of the song.[8][9] It was released on 11 April 2024, through Warner Records.[8]

Critical reception

Julia Koscelnik of V praised the song, stating that it "stands out as perhaps one of Lipa's best songs, showcasing the artist at her strongest".[10] El Hunt of Evening Standard gave the song 3 out of 5 stars; she criticised the opening verse due to its "odd phrasing" but praised the chorus.[1]

Year-end lists

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Publication List Rank Ref.
Billboard The 100 Best Songs of 2024: Staff selection
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Commercial performance

"Illusion" debuted at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart on 19 April 2024, becoming the third consecutive top-ten single from Radical Optimism.[12] It entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 43 on the chart issued for 27 April 2024, and charted for 18 weeks before departing.[13] Elsewhere, especially in Europe and Latin America, the song reached the top ten in Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Honduras, Japan, Turkey and Russia, top twenty in Portugal, Panama, Paraguay, Lebanon, Ireland, Greece and El Salvador, top thirty in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland, top forty in Denmark, France, The Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain and top fifty in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Nigeria.

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Illusion" was released alongside the song. It was directed by Tanu Muino and filmed at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc in Barcelona.[14] Vogue Adria compared the music video to that for "Slow" (2003) by Kylie Minogue.[15] Both videos feature the competition pool diving structure and surroundings of Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc against the backdrop of Barcelona.

Track listing

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Illusion"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[106] Platinum 70,000
Belgium (BRMA)[107] Gold 20,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[108] 3× Platinum 120,000
Canada (Music Canada)[109] Platinum 80,000
France (SNEP)[110] Gold 100,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[111] Gold 15,000
Poland (ZPAV)[112] Platinum 125,000
Spain (Promusicae)[113] Gold 30,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[114] Gold 400,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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Release history

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Release dates and format(s) for "Illusion"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various 11 April 2024
  • Original
  • extended
  • instrumental
  • acapella
Warner [8]
United States Contemporary hit radio Original
Italy 12 April 2024 Radio airplay [116]
Various 17 May 2024
  • Digital download
  • streaming
London sessions [117]
7 June 2024 Regard remix (Amazon Music exclusive)[a] [118]
21 June 2024 The Blaze remix [119]
The Blaze extended remix [120]
28 June 2024
  • Original
  • instrumental[b]
[121][122][123]
19 July 2024
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Logic1000 remix [124]
Logic1000 remix extended [125]
26 July 2024 Creepy Nuts remix [126]
2 August 2024 Honey Dijon remix [127]
Honey Dijon remix extended [128]
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Notes

  1. The Regard remix was released on all streaming and digital platforms on 27 September 2024.
  2. Of the physical editions, only the 7-inch single includes the instrumental version.

References

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