AsDua Lipaapproaches the one-year anniversary of her hit sophomore albumFuture Nostalgia, she’s reflecting on its drop as theCOVID-19 pandemictook hold in the United States — and looking at the silver linings.
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly’s Gerrad Hall ahead of the 2021Grammy Awards(during which she is up for six trophies,and scheduled to perform), Lipa, 25, says spending much of the last year in lockdown helped her really be able to “to take it all in” in terms of the positive feedback surrounding the album.
“Because I was at home and not touring or doing all this work that I really got to take it all in and really feel the response from everyone around and really here[what people] thought of the record,” she explains. “It just meant so much to me.”
“I never thought this would happen in a million years — that I would be promoting my record from my sofa or setting up green screens in my living room,” she continues.
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On top of that, “I do feel like I’ve learned so much, I’ve grown so much, I’ve been thinking outside the box,” Lipa adds. “I just didn’t let it stop me from trying to come up with interesting ways to create new dimensions for this record and still make it fun for everyone at home.”
Thetwo-time Grammy winnertells Entertainment Weekly and PEOPLE that when she thinks about the event, whether this year or in general, “I’m very excited and there’s lots of butterflies and there’s so many feelings and lots of adrenaline.”
“I feel like that hasn’t changed at all,” Lipa continues. “Obviously, it’s very different, and just the possibility of being able to performand everyone to get togetherand still do it in a safe way … it’s incredible that we’re able to do this. So for that, I’m just so grateful, especially during this time.”
As for whether fans can expect new music this year,the “New Rules” hitmakersays, “No 2021 album, but I’m always thinking. So we’ll see.”
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Lipa holds a three-way tie withTaylor SwiftandRoddy Ricchthis year forthe most Grammy nominations, with six: record of the year, album of the year, song of the year, best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance and best pop vocal album.
Last month, the English singer/songwriterdropped her latest single “We’re Good”— her first track of 2021 and its accompanying music video.
PEOPLEandEntertainment Weeklyare also teaming up to bring you some glamour and award show speculation ahead of theGrammy Awardson Sunday, even if most of the nominees and guests will be at home wearing sweatpants.
The livestream will broadcast live from New York City and will feature celebrity interviews both virtual and in-person from the Grammys red carpet in Los Angeles.
source: people.com
