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Released | July 15, 2022 | |||
Recorded | September 2021 – March 2022 | |||
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Length | 35:16 | |||
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Special is the fourth studio album by American rapper and singer Lizzo, released by Nice Life and Atlantic Records on July 15, 2022.[3][4] It was preceded by the lead single "About Damn Time", released on April 14, 2022, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and the top ten in twelve other countries.
Special, has been described by critics as a pop, funk, disco, hip hop, and R&B album. It received positive reviews from music critics. The album peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, becoming, at the time, the highest-charting album by a female artist in 2022, as well as the largest week by units earned, among all albums released by women in 2022.[5] It reached the top ten on the UK, Australian, Canadian, Hungary, and New Zealand album charts.
At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, the album received nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, while “About Damn Time” won Record of the Year, with additional nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.