Dua Lipa Is Following 'New Rules' On Upcoming Album, But They Aren't What You Think

Dua Lipa is known for her rules. That's why it makes sense the English language singer could be looking for a new set of ideas as she embarks on the creation of her next album. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Lipa discusses how her work with Swedish producer Max Martin is teaching her rules that have far less to do with an ex and more with what it takes to prepare an excellent pop song.


"I spent a week with Max [Martin], and it also was the initial time where I felt like there was a lot more method to the things I was writing about," mentioned Lipa. "First with him you lay down the melodies, listen to them over and over again, and mention, 'Maybe we should change this note.' " Once it came to writing lyrics, "You couldn't use the same words also often, next to each other. And not everything can begin on the one, because it doesn't keep it as interesting...He has, like, a lot of rules and theories."


Martin has been one of the most successful songwriters and producers for almost twenty years. In a rare interview with Di Weekend, Martin revealed the process beyond how he constructs elements of a song like a vocal melody.


"If you’ve got a verse with plenty of rhythm, you aspire to pair it with something that doesn’t," mentioned Martin. "Longer notes. Something that may not begin at the same beat. As I mention this, I’m afraid it could sound like I’ve got a whole concept figured out…But it’s not like that. The most important thing is usually how it feels. Nevertheless the theories are wonderful to have available once you get stuck."


It will interesting to be able to see what Lipa takes away from her sessions with Martin. In the interview, she also discusses how Prince and Outkast are inspiring the next phase of her artsy journey. Read Dua Lipa's entire Rolling Stone interview here.