I can't recall the last time someone released a lead single that didn't need to be listened to 10 times before you started to get into it.  (and yes I'm taking EOM into consideration too before someone tries it) Only time that works is if you're truly doing something different and lbr, this is not. I still think it'll be a hit though, just one more in line with this current era of "hits".

 

With that said, it's a good song. I just wish lead singles felt more instant again and lived up to the hype. Great video as well.

4 minutes ago, Mr. Blue_Shirt said:

Shakespeare couldn't do it

Dua could write Hamlet but Shakespeare could NEVER write Houdini

Alongside streaming also buy the song on itunes! We need that global #1 hit 

The video is on my top 5 right now 

1. Physical
2. Levitating
3. New Rules
4-5. DTN / Hoedini

The back to back stomp of Dance The Night and Houdini. She’s TAKEN it!

The music video is modern but it feels like an 80s video at the same time, it’s perfect for the song.

Song:

Love the instrumental, the chorus is ear worm, very repetitive, lack longevity due to non existing progression. Last chorus should have had added drums, guitars and strings and be repeated twice with drum riser into outro

 

Video:

exactly what I was afraid of, Dua is not a trained dancer, she tries and it s all good but you can see her movements are not so coordinated and naturally sharp as they should be.

I really dont like those pants, she has an amazing body and those doesn't make her look her best. Also one hair style, one outfit, almost all video just one scene ... hmmm

 

Its good, its cool but its not great ... Overall 6.5/10

 

Song could have been 10 with some minor structure and production changes

 

Will I stream it to infinity and buy the single and album in few versions and go to see her live on concert? YES lol

16 minutes ago, Nashe said:

because you're delulu fan girlies? kisses

Please let the door hit you on your way out 

I love it

Hmm, I  don't know how to explain it, but this song is... too gay for me?

 

4M views, she's taking it 

just crossed 4M views! 

4M in like 7 hours time omg… and also in the night for her core fanbase. I think 16-17M views first day might be possible 

4 minutes ago, mael said:

Hmm, I  don't know how to explain it, but this song is... too gay for me?

 

Oh no, the time when straights abandon her has come 

Cindy this is EXCELLENCE.

4 minutes ago, houdini said:

4M in like 7 hours time omg… and also in the night for her core fanbase. I think 16-17M views first day might be possible 

Lets go with 10mio as a goal which equates to 30 Mio in 2015 anyway lol

She ate.

 

This is excellent… up-tempo, danceable, catchy and DRIPPING with sexy confidence.
 

Future Nostalgia’s DNA is very evident but it’s definitely an evolution in terms of sound… makes me excited to hear what else she has in store.

 

Every bit as good as Don’t Start Now. Well done Miss Lipa.

Edited November 10, 20232 yr by Peroxide

btw HOEdini > DSN 


 

Masterpiece 

AN EVENT 

56 minutes ago, Relampago. said:

Our girl just released Talk To Me Nice as her lead, don’t set T up like that love

when it's her best song this decade? 

THE LAST MINUTE

 

SMASHINI  

 

SHE IS BACK  

32 minutes ago, mael said:

Hmm, I  don't know how to explain it, but this song is... too gay for me?

 

But your fav have literally a gay career. 

Hmm, I  don't know how to explain it, but this song is... too good for me?

 

She saved Pop in 2023. Thanks.