Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker pays tribute to “absolute weapon” Dua Lipa

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Kevin Parker has praised his collaborator Dua Lipa as an “absolute weapon” upon the release of her new studio album, ‘Radical Optimism’.The Tame Impala frontman co-produced and co-wrote the singer’s third record – the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ – which arrived today (May 3).

He worked on the 11-track project alongside the likes of Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Caroline Ailin.Writing on Instagram this afternoon, Parker said: “Happy release day to this mind blower of an album and congrats to the absolute weapon herself.”He continued: “Don’t think I’ve ever been so proud of something I’ve worked on on release day.

Shout out to the rest of the geniuses too❤️. Infinitely grateful to be a part of it. Have a listen you guys… @dualipa.”The musician and producer attached the album artwork as well as some behind-the-scenes photos of himself in the studio with Lipa and co.

You can check out the post below.A post shared by Tame Impala (@tameimpala)In a recent interview with Apple Music, Lipa explained how she had “manifested” working with Parker early on in her career.“When I was writing my first album, I was kind of having thoughts about my third album – jumping [ahead],” she said. “But I thought that by the third album, I would maybe be deserving of working with Tame Impala.“And that was written down.