Illusion (song)

"Illusion"
Single by Dua Lipa
from the album Radical Optimism
Written11 July 2022
Released11 April 2024 (2024-04-11)
Recorded2023
GenreDance
Length3:08
LabelWarner
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Kevin Parker
  • Danny L Harle
Dua Lipa singles chronology
"Training Season"
(2024) 		"Illusion"
(2024)
Audio sample
"Illusion"
Music video
"Illusion" on YouTube

"Illusion" is a song by English-Albanian 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 dance song containing psychedelic and French house 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, Honduras, San Marino, Flanders, Turkey, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Background and release

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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

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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.[2]

Commercial performance

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"Illusion" debuted at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart on 19 April 2024, becoming the third consecutive top-ten single from Radical Optimism.[11] 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.[12]

Music video

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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.[13] Vogue Adria compared the music video to that for "Slow" (2003) by Kylie Minogue.[14] The video featured a climbing structure based on human towers, a tradition in Catalan culture.[15]

Track listing

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  • Digital download / streaming single
  1. "Illusion" – 3:08
  2. "Illusion" (extended) – 4:23
  3. "Illusion" (instrumental) – 3:07
  4. "Illusion" (a cappella) – 3:08
  • Digital download / streaming single
  1. "Illusion" (London sessions) – 3:12
  • Digital download / streaming single
  1. "Illusion" (Regard remix) – 3:20
  • Digital download / streaming single
  1. "Illusion" (The Blaze remix) – 4:10
  • Cassette / CD single
  1. "Illusion" – 3:08
  • 7-inch single
  1. "Illusion" – 3:08
  2. "Illusion" (instrumental) – 3:07
  • Digital download / streaming single
  1. "Illusion" (Logic1000 remix) – 3:19
  • Digital download / streaming single
  1. "Illusion" (Creepy Nuts remix) – 2:52
  • Digital download / streaming single
  1. "Illusion" (Honey Dijon remix) – 5:04

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Illusion"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[88] Gold 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[89] Gold 40,000‡
France (SNEP)[90] Gold 100,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[91] Gold 25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[93] Silver 212,131[92]

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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
[94]
Italy 12 April 2024 Radio airplay [95]
Various 17 May 2024
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 London sessions [96]
7 June 2024 Regard remix (Amazon Music exclusive)[a] [97]
21 June 2024 The Blaze remix [98]
28 June 2024
  • Original
  • instrumental[b]
 [99][100][101]
19 July 2024
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Logic1000 remix [102]
26 July 2024 Creepy Nuts remix [103]
2 August 2024 Honey Dijon remix [104]

Notes

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  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.

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