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Both artists are credited with bringing back an 80’s vibe to pop music. In particular The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” and Dua Lipa’s “Physical” have an 80’s feel to the music and accompanying videos. Some trademarks of the “80’s sound” include saxophones, big sounds and dreamy lyrics.
Dua LipaDua Lipa is a British pop singer, actress, and activist who borrows from catchy pop and disco music. She has won three Grammy Awards, a plethora of MTV Music Awards, and other awards in her career. Her eponymous debut album was released in 2017 and contained eight singles, one of which being UK number one "New Rules" that also reached the top 10 in America. She won the Grammy for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for "Electricity" in 2019.
Her second studio album, "Future Nostalgia", released in 2020, was a commercial and critical hit. It was #1 in the UK and had huge hits like "Don't Start Now," "Physical," "Break My Heart," and "Levitating." The album received six Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year, and won the Best Pop Vocal Album award.
In 2023, Dua Lipa performed for the first time in the blockbuster movie "Barbie" and also provided her voice for the soundtrack hit single "Dance the Night" of the movie. She released her long-awaited third studio album, "Radical Optimism", in May 2024. More neo-psychedelic and dance-pop in its sound than its predecessors, the album debuted at number one in 11 countries and features the singles "Houdini," "Training Season," and "Illusion." The album has since been shortlisted for Mastercard Album of the Year at the 2025 Brit Awards. She is currently on her "Radical Optimism Tour," with tours scheduled across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia in 2024 and 2025.
Outside of music, Dua Lipa is also a vocal opinion on issues of political and social activism. She has consistently used her platform to speak out for women's rights and has been a vocal advocate for issues concerning mental health, calling them "the issue of our generation." In 2024, she was awarded The Trevor Project's Mental Health Champion of the Year Award for it. She is of Albanian heritage and began her own charity, the Sunny Hill Foundation, to aid people in Kosovo. A fashion industry mainstay, she has graced numerous magazine covers and has a modeling contract. She also founded newsletter and podcast "Service95" in 2022 that covers an array of topics such as fashion, culture, and activism.
Her second studio album, "Future Nostalgia", released in 2020, was a commercial and critical hit. It was #1 in the UK and had huge hits like "Don't Start Now," "Physical," "Break My Heart," and "Levitating." The album received six Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year, and won the Best Pop Vocal Album award.
In 2023, Dua Lipa performed for the first time in the blockbuster movie "Barbie" and also provided her voice for the soundtrack hit single "Dance the Night" of the movie. She released her long-awaited third studio album, "Radical Optimism", in May 2024. More neo-psychedelic and dance-pop in its sound than its predecessors, the album debuted at number one in 11 countries and features the singles "Houdini," "Training Season," and "Illusion." The album has since been shortlisted for Mastercard Album of the Year at the 2025 Brit Awards. She is currently on her "Radical Optimism Tour," with tours scheduled across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia in 2024 and 2025.
Outside of music, Dua Lipa is also a vocal opinion on issues of political and social activism. She has consistently used her platform to speak out for women's rights and has been a vocal advocate for issues concerning mental health, calling them "the issue of our generation." In 2024, she was awarded The Trevor Project's Mental Health Champion of the Year Award for it. She is of Albanian heritage and began her own charity, the Sunny Hill Foundation, to aid people in Kosovo. A fashion industry mainstay, she has graced numerous magazine covers and has a modeling contract. She also founded newsletter and podcast "Service95" in 2022 that covers an array of topics such as fashion, culture, and activism.
The WeekndAbel Makkonen Tesfaye, stage name The Weeknd, born February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada, is one of the music legends of the modern age who transformed R&B. His enigmatic persona and genre-defying music have made him one of the most influential musicians of his time. The Weeknd started in 2011 with three critically acclaimed mixtapes, introducing a dark, ambient sound that blended R&B and electronic music. His major-label breakthrough, "Beauty Behind the Madness," gave rise to hit singles like "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills," catapulting him into superstardom. He went on to dominate the charts with releases like "Starboy" and the record-breaking "After Hours," which featured the world phenomenon "Blinding Lights," a record that was the most-streamed song in Spotify history. The Weeknd continued to mature his craft in the years that followed. His 2022 album "Dawn FM" was a conceptual album with a retro-futuristic style. His highly anticipated sixth studio album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," released on January 31, 2025, was the final installment in a trilogy and garnered positive reviews. He also tried his hand at acting, co-creating and starring in HBO's salacious series The Idol. His collaborations with artists like Playboi Carti and Justice on the upcoming album, and his starring role in a companion film with the same name, also reflect his drive as an artistic performer. The Weeknd's legacy is defined by the artistic risks he takes, his ability to blend pop accessibility with a dark, brooding style, and total creative control. He remains a powerful presence, always testing the boundaries of music, film, and art.
