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This release has the 'spaz' line in it! Not what I expected, and love the record either way, but might be something to note if those affected by the word want to avoid it. Song You Need to Know: Lizzo's 'Coldplay' ". Rolling Stone. July 15, 2022. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022 . Retrieved July 16, 2022.

Dylan Kilby of MusicOMH gave the album four stars out of five, describing it as "a triumphant album by an extraordinary artist and woman, whose girl-empowering lyricism and social consciousness puts her at the top of the underground and alternative hip-hop community." [1] Killian Fox of The Guardian gave the album four stars out of five, saying: "At times joyfully nonsensical, Lizzo's stream-of-consciousness rhymes can also be lethally pointed." [19] Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017 . Retrieved July 29, 2022. Riemenschneider, Chris (December 19, 2013). "Twin Cities Critics Tally 2013: Lizzo's bang-up year". Star Tribune . Retrieved June 6, 2015. 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. [5] Anderson, Carys (April 14, 2022). "Lizzo announces new album, Special, shares "About Damn Time": Stream". Consequence. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022 . Retrieved April 14, 2022.Lizzo Says She Will Remove 'Harmful Word' from 'GRRRLS' Lyrics". Vulture. June 13, 2022. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022 . Retrieved June 15, 2022. LIZZO "2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" | (Radio Date: 18/07/2022)". radiodate.it. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022 . Retrieved July 27, 2022. Caulfield, Keith (August 7, 2022). "Beyonce's 'Renaissance' Bows at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With Year's Biggest Debut By a Woman". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 7, 2022 . Retrieved August 7, 2022. Lizzo has 'a few more songs' to write before her new album is finished". Music-News.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021 . Retrieved April 20, 2022. In October 2020, Lizzo announced that her fourth studio album was nearing completion, saying she had "a few more songs to write". [9] In January 2021, American singer SZA confirmed to have heard new material from Lizzo. [10] In August 2021, Lizzo announced " Rumors", her first song after two years, which was released on August 13. [11] The standalone single features American rapper, singer, and songwriter Cardi B.

a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (March 13, 2022). "Lizzo Says New Album Is Done, Rips Texas's Anti-Trans Legislation During SXSW Keynote Speech". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022 . Retrieved April 20, 2022. Fans ask Lizzo to remove song over offensive lyric". BBC News. June 13, 2022. Archived from the original on June 13, 2022 . Retrieved June 13, 2022. a b Trust, Gary (July 24, 2022). "Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' Lands Sixth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 24, 2022 . Retrieved July 24, 2022. Album – Classifica settimanale WK 29 (dal 15.07.2022 al 21.07.2022)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Archived from the original on March 18, 2020 . Retrieved July 23, 2022.About Damn Time" was released on April 14, 2022, as the lead single of the album. The song was a commercial success peaking at the top of The Billboard Hot 100 in the US as well as reaching top 3 in 7 other countries. The album was released on Totally Gross National Product on October 15, 2013. [5] [6] In 2014, it was re-released on Virgin Records. [7] Lizzo released her third studio album and major-label debut studio album, Cuz I Love You, on April 19, 2019. [7] The album was met with critical acclaim and peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. [8] 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. I Love You Bitch" samples the song "I Hate You Bitch" performed by Z-Ro, as written by Z-Ro and Mike Dean. [47]

Yip, Waiyee. "Lizzo is being slammed for using an 'ableist slur' in her new single 'Grrrls' ". Insider . Retrieved June 13, 2022.

Muggs, Joe (July 16, 2022). "Album: Lizzo - Special". The Arts Desk. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022 . Retrieved July 16, 2022. On March 21, 2022, Lizzo previewed the single "About Damn Time" on The Late Late Show with James Corden, with a release date of April 14. [16] Shortly after the release of the song and its accompanying music video, Lizzo formally announced Special, with a release date of July 15. [5] NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 25, 2022. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022 . Retrieved July 23, 2022.