Dua Lipa on leaving bad relationships and choosing Radical Optimism
Dua Lipa is back with her third studio album, “Radical Optimism.” The Grammy-winning pop superstar sits down with Tom in New York for an in-depth conversation about the record, shifting her sound and her mindset, and what she loves about clubbing.
00:00 - Introduction
03:50 - Houdini and relationships
08:40 - Protection and songs as therapy
13:45 - Radical Optimism
16:45 - Stigma in pop music
22:18 - Dua's upbringing, parents and hard work
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Dua recognized what so many of us have known for a long time - Tom is a stellar interviewer especially with musicians. What I personally did not know what how lovely Dua Lipa seems to be. I enjoyed this interview very much.
Yes, isn't she! It's what I love most about her. So personable and real. Especially when she's in 'difficult' situations. So together and cool. I'm annoyed with myself that I only discovered Dua late last year (Nov. '23) when she released 'Dance the Night' for the Barbie movie. I've been smitten ever since. Fwiw, i'm 76 and on my 3rd coupling, 20 years in, so I know a bit about relationships... and how to survive them.
@@gregbailey45I mean someone your age, they wouldn't be discovering Dua at all. You're rare. I hope that doesn't come out offensive.
Tom is not an interviewer, he is a conversationalist. Dua's comment at the end was due recognition of it.
No he's an interviewer...
Dua is not wrong, Tom is incredible. Easily one of the best in the world.
Dua is such a lovely and well spoken person! I can listen and watch Dua the whole day and don't get tired of it. I love her new album it's on repeat the whole day as well. It's so kind of her to give you also a lovely compliment!
Dua's inspiring and a breath of fresh air
Finally Dua is on Q
Elegant and educated. So smart too. The way she suppressed some of the feelings, and switched on and off her mind and emotions on demand. Crazy.
Another sensational interview. The chemistry between you two as music lovers was palpable!
I'm so glad that people are really appreciating Tom's gift for interviewing. I've been listening to him from when he first started on Q and from the first moment, I was awed by his ability. He is so compassionate and empathetic and meets people where they are at and he's genuine. He just treats everyone as regular human beings because they are. We are all human and all want to connect and share. 😊
Chris Evans good news now is on this one day in now q power back on this one day did people would just like you now do that soon thanks you guys and be happy and right tomorrow from me look good
Dua is just full of light!! ❤
This is so nice CBC got this guy to interview Dua Lipa a big star.
this was such a good interview i wish they gave y’all an hour!!!
First time I listened to her speak. Yeah now I see a song writer, a bit like Faouzia. Theres wisdom in those thoughts
great interview Tom, also enjoyed you taking about Dua with Heather Hiscox this morning. Dua is quite attractive and open in her disclosures.
Heard of her lots but never heard here music. Great interview and lovely person…just downloaded her new album.
That's called perspective and we gain that from reflection.
Dua is a breath of fresh air. I love my tf so much 💖💖
This was a great interview. Not familiar with her music, but her honesty shines through!
Enjoyed every second of this interview, due answers were very smart, genuine and direct. Tom did a good research about her in a way to empower his questions. Which also has a big respect from the guest.
I think Dua is a very intelligent woman and loves intelligent interviews. You can tell some of these questions felt challenging just by how are being phrased. Loved this. ❤
She carries a constant smile that shines and it's very lovely.
Her song "Dance the Night Away" is like a breath of fresh fun air!❤ I grew up in dance and music moves my soul. It's such a vibe! I just smile ear to ear and crank it up when it comes on! She's such a lovely brilliant creative soul❤ I'm glad I lived in a time to get to experience such a wide swath of music from Ms. Lipa to Tibetan throat singing to bard/ pirate songs remixes on Tik Tok to Dolly Parton to Beethoven!❤
Dua is one of the realest most down to earth stars ever. I feel like I could talk to her for hours on end.
I watched many of Dua’s interviews but this is definitely one of the best ❤️!!
What a class A interview! Just beautiful communication and bringing out moments,words,by both of you. Dua proves everytime in her interviews how in touch with herself she is, her ability to express herself and humbly so,funnily so. She's so beautiful,beautiful energized soul. Tom,this is the first time I've heard you, and you are soulful,interested and never invasive...such a gift. Both leave this interview with radical optimism,richness and deep respect for each.other. Great seeing souls interact and connect so organically. Thank you, loved this❤
Beautifull interview....I liked her then now I like her more...behind that beauty is this smart talented educated little girl living her dream that I love so much...they say that in the world u have a double...for sure I dont look like her and theirs some age difference but men we have a lot of thing in common ....keep shinning hermosa 🌟💖 In here i write...1 day ill be dancing somewhere in the world with her....💃💃😉😉
Wow, It’s the best interview for Dua I ever saw, intelligent Questions and I get to know Tom, how nice? Thanks I enjoyed a lot 🙏🏻✨
I enjoyed this intervew better than the one with zane. tom you are a legend
Really great interview, Imma huge fan of hers, I've seen lots of interviews with this new era, and this guy really gets to talk with her and makes her feel so comfortable to keep sharing about her process and personal life. Thank you Tom.
A perfect conversation. Does not feel like an interview. ❤
great interview
That was great interview i was glued to everyword spoken amazing and heart felt glad I saw this ❤️ 👏.
She is truly a Leo girl who knows how to have fun and goes deep.
My Therapy is to Listen to You , Dua, explaining facts in Life and Watching and Listening Your Performances on Stage. Experience gives Facts and A Lot of Experience gives A Lot Of Facts. I guess You know I Love You by now. Love doesn’t go away (Houdini). Eternal Love! Te dua Dua!😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️😎🇫🇮
Very profound.
i love her
Love her sm
Dua lipa is the gorgeous woman in the world , she know what's she talking bout , she very smart woman, never second guess urself ur already spot on the money wit every u do n say proud of u!
I wrote Dua off a little based on the other interviews of hers that I’d watched. But I’ve come around a bit based on this interview. I couldn’t sit through the Zane Lowe interview, because Dua was giving NOTHING. Dua seems very shy and super guarded in interviews, which can make long-form interviews an absolute slog to watch if the interviewer doesn’t know how to navigate this-which Zane did not. It felt like he gave up trying to get anything out of Dua, therefore every answer from her felt like a non answer or a tangent, and Zane didn’t even bother trying to steer things or converse with her. Dua seems like the type of person who needs direct questions and likes things to be conversational, and Tom got that very quickly-which Dua picked up on and responded to. But then again, it’s his approach with every interview, which is largely why his interviews are always great.
You are the best
I love you so much dualipa ♥️❤♥️❤
How cool
Dua Lipa is very talented singer
however light questions it is to soon yes great environment I do grasp that so she observes she is great talented plus good answers
She can Dua Anything!!!!!
Si es un término profundo, Dr. joe pide alcances emociones elevadas para sanarte o cambiar..... increíble termino.. radical optimism .....modo de vida.
Dua Lipa is the next generational Shania Twain. No one in between came close to their talent, beauty, smarts and work ethics. Hopefully, we'll get to enjoy beautifully inspired. melodious and danceable music from Dua as we did with Shania.
Love ya gal 💖
Dua lipa singer ❤❤❤❤
Lovely Dua Lipa
The bane of the Houdini artists looking for tutorials.
She’s basically a disco star in 2024. The end 💃🪩🕺
What you mean is Tom is good at flirting without making it look creepy.
Better than the best biuti full qwalete vhoeis 🌟 amazing 🌟 like jhkaas 🌟 my mind is happy mood tops level legend 🌟
I am not a Dua Lipa fan ( I frequently trash her music on social media), but this woman might be the most genuinely eloquent pop artist I've ever come across. How I would describe her would be "the zeitgeist of sagacity" in the realm of modern pop culture. And big props to Tom Power (assuming that's his name) for making this feel like such a diplomatic interview, I am tired of the others who make things all about pop culture, trying to be hip and cool and using colloquium that's way too much of a cliche. That Apple guy (can't remember his name) is a prime example of this platitude. On the contrary, someone could have told me that the History channel did a Dua Lipa interview and sent me this video and I'd fully believe it. Props to both of them. Very much enjoyed this.
Why would you trash her music? She’s a brilliant songwriter.. it’s not easy to put melodies like that together.. she has a real gift & her voice is amazing.
@@globalcitizenn her sound has developed. I would say her previous records sounded like the result of a big label assembly line, multiple producers and songwriters, famous musician collaborations that she had no prior connection to etc... no real musical DNA.
“I frequently trash her music on social media” lmao why would you go out of your way to be so negative? What’s wrong with you?
leaving bad relationships and choosing CALLUM.
Not Callum it’s me boy 🥱
Permafrost seedlings All spring flowers welcomed sun Prism through mist rain #haiku #rainbow #radicaloptimism
Dime amas a alguien y luego pierdes ese amor , tienes que hacer algo si o no , entonces que es amor
ouh my girl dula peppa!!
Yas dula peep 😂
Radical optimism: Let's have a black celebration To celebrate the fact That we've seen the back Of another black Day
The more u do nothing the more u live watch my words❤❤🎉🎉
Sou Completamente Apaixonado por Essa Mullher que me encobre, me recobre, me envolve e me conquista todos os dias.
I lik bristish English. It is CO, I like THA without FINA letter
Sweet girl 😃
hopefully not to feel sorry Mr reporter!! yes now choosing compassion to move forward that is conducive
Gods gift go easy on yourself,your growing your learning and I know it’s at warp speed but you have to realize that God created you as the supreme being . Trust in your maker , I don’t know you be I’m seeing unbelievable visions of why you were created and how powerful you will be not only in music but in man kind it’s funny in writing this I’m seeing where you are gonna be performing in Times Square my home Town Knock it out of the Park Moonbeam Gods got your Back always
I Certainly love this environment it looks yummy I can tell and that of course a great feeling for her to give good answers
If you watch and carefully listen to interviews with Robert Plant and compare them to interviews like this with Dua.... You will get a sense of the intelligence of the British. Dua Lipa is Albanian. But British. She is very intelligent and would have been an Oxford student or Ivy League Student if God didn't make her a Singer. She has major class. I would be proud of her if she was my daughter.
do you really love it, tom?
“I love the record… what’s Houdini about” … come on now. :p
She's much better looking than Britney, Christina, Miley, Kelly, Lady Gaga and many others. She has a better voice and style too! 😘😉
Marry me Dua Lipa
Dua is still Very Cute!😘😘😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️😎🇫🇮
Still?...she's only 21
Human Being I Always will love you. You are the Reason for my existence. Thank you so much for all the explendid special beautiful moments that you propitiate to me. For giving me Power to keep walking and trying to transform the world into a better place. Looking at you, imagining, thinking and living you all the time is the most incredible sensation, virtuous feeling I could have. The way I can fly high until Heaven without the fear of losing my wings. You. My final destination and way of living. My creativity and the place I rest and refresh my soul. The place where I can smile together and replenish my solar inner energy. My light ray, my moonlight. My everything in just one place. My amusement park. The girl who only needs to smile to I believe in my days. The girl who transforms the meaning of my life and made me love to live life again. For her I smile like a baby. I cry like an idiot. I feel… who I am. For her I believe in miracles. My ultimate transformation. Simply Dua. The love I choose and I will carry for all my life. For her I will fall forever. For her. I make love again. 💞 Even I lose my wings…
🥲🦇💬
Houdini is about her being stuck up.
A sharp women.
💢
All your efforts are wonderful.How you deal with your book group...it's always class for me. I learn.
you think? Oh, you know how to think? So it`s always easier to stretch someone else`s words and identity, isn`t it?
Psychedelic? Weird? Er, what? There’s nothing psychedelic or weird about this album. It’s straight-down-the-line pop - and that’s fine - but it ain’t psychedelic or weird.
Literally
I’m super confused with the way she markets this album and has been doing for months now. I hear hints of psychodelic and signature Tame Impala sounds in Houdini and Training Season but besides that and maybe a few little sounds here and there in other two or three tracks, it’s very sweet, spring-summer love album, kind of in the vein of 2000s Kylie Minogue. It’s baffling really…
Imagine Jimi guesting on a Dua Lipa track. Alternatively, she could just ask me. Just kidding - I'm a bedroom player exclusively these days! .........
Yorumum engellendi Dua iyi bak kendine
Shes deserves eveything taylor is having..better music, better singing, better looking
Taylor is considered to be on the level of Beatles, michael Jackson and so on in terms of artistry and song writing. She is the first solo touring stadium artist to make 1 billion dollars, she´s the first to have 14 number 1 albums, to become a billionare from MUSIC alone. So Taylor musically, lyrically, artistically is MILES above Dua. Dua is another pop produced sex symbol by the record labels to generate mass appeal and make money. The reviews on this new album showcase "how good" this album is
@@dianariverjackson5123 , They are both in the same industry. Both are molded by the same rules of the game.
@@Ottee2ehh I wouldn't say that. Taylor wrote every single song in her discography, she was signed to an indie label for 15 years of her career, unlike most artists she always had her own management company, she stood up against industry norms many times and showed that they can not mold her (keeping her songs off streaming platforms because she believes that art has value, the rerecordings, the AMC deal, her songs remaining on TikTok despite the UMG contract), ...
Taylor makes good music, sings well and is beautiful. Maybe when Dua Lipa has been in her career for 17 years, she writes her songs without needing more than 3 people for that, when she produces her music, plays an instrument or directs her videos, she will be able to deserve everything that Taylor has achieved in her career.
@@nilay_nur , Got some Swifties, here. Okay, guys, I'll take your word for it. I'm no expert.
When did Dua know that She wasn’t a good Kid? When She moved to London at The age of 15?😘🤡😎🇫🇮
Ok Dua. You need to find me and ask me for a date. Do that and I will know that your serious. If only the sun shines on that day will I know that life is optimistic. Lmao that your parents are always at a party. Keep working and one day you will need to retire and write retirement pop vibes.
Dua, I’m having to threaten world governments to even try to get them to do the right thing so you may want to think about your radical optimism and instead look around and see what’s actually happening because it’s very dangerous to everyone and everything on earth. I need help from all of you because it is that.
It might be camera angle only but pointing a shoe at your guest Does NOT look elegant
Not the pink Pen comment after she mentions that female artists are not taken seriously 😂 poor guy flopping in front of Dua. She's even so nice about it. It's giving men.
What is wrong with pink? He associated it with fun and happy feelings, not women.
I'm disappointed about the new album.
The album is pretty deptless
boring
Marry me Dua Lipa