Special (Lizzo album)

Special is the upcoming fourth studio album by American singer and rapper Lizzo. It is set to be released through Nice Life and Atlantic Records on July 15, 2022.[1][2] It was preceded by the lead single "About Damn Time", released on April 14, 2022.[3]

Special
Standard cover
Studio album by
Lizzo
ReleasedJuly 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)
Label
Producer
Lizzo chronology
Cuz I Love You
(2019)		 Special
(2022)
Singles from Special
  1. "About Damn Time"
    Released: April 14, 2022

Background

American singer and rapper Lizzo released her third studio album and major-label debut studio album, Cuz I Love You, on April 19, 2019.[4] The album was met with critical acclaim and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.[5] The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, contributing to Lizzo receiving the most nominations at the ceremony. The album also won the award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

In October 2020, Lizzo announced that her fourth studio album was nearing completion, saying she had "a few more songs to write".[6] On January 18, 2021, American singer SZA confirmed to have heard new music from Lizzo. She explained that Lizzo played her "the best song I ever heard in my life" and that it made her cry.[7] In August 2021, Lizzo announced "Rumors", her first song after two years, which was released on August 13.[8] The single features American rapper, singer, and songwriter Cardi B.

During her keynote speech at the South by Southwest festival in March 2022, Lizzo announced that her album was finished, saying "It’s done so it’s coming very very soon…and it’s good. I worked real hard on it, so it better be good."[9]

In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1, Lizzo explained that the album was originally titled In Case Nobody Told You until Max Martin helped her "restructure" the hook of the song "Special", which she then changed the title of the album to.[10]

Tour
Main article: The Special Tour

On April 25, 2022, Lizzo announced a full arena tour in support of the album, starting on September 23, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida and ending on November 18, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Latto will open up for the tour.[11]

Track listing

The album will contain 12 tracks, including the title track.[10]

Special track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
2."About Damn Time"
3:11
Apple Music bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."A Very Special Message from Lizzo"Jefferson1:39

Notes

References
  1. "Lizzo Announces New Album Special, Shares Video for New Song 'About Damn Time'". Pitchfork. April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  2. Anderson, Carys (April 14, 2022). "Lizzo announces new album, Special, shares "About Damn Time": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  3. Aniftos, Rania (April 14, 2022). "Lizzo's New Music Is Here & It's 'About Damn Time'". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  4. "Lizzo Announces New Album and Tour". Pitchfork. January 28, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  5. "Billboard 200 - 2019-09-07". Billboard. September 7, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  6. "Lizzo has 'a few more songs' to write before her new album is finished". Music-News.com. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  7. "SZA appears to tease new Lizzo music: "Best song I ever heard in my life"". NME. January 19, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  8. "Lizzo Releasing "Rumors," First New Song in 2 Years, Next Week". Pitchfork. August 2, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  9. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (March 13, 2022). "Lizzo Says New Album Is Done, Rips Texas's Anti-Trans Legislation During SXSW Keynote Speech". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  10. "Lizzo hypes new album, reveals how she deals with stress and more in Apple Music 1 Q&A". Attack the Culture. April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  11. "Lizzo Announces Fall 2022 North American Tour". Pitchfork. April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
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