Illusion (song)

"Illusion" is a song by English-Albanian singer Dua Lipa. It was released through Warner Records on 11 April 2024, as the third single from her third studio album, Radical Optimism (2024). A dance song containing psychedelic and French house influences,^[1][2] it was written by Lipa along with Caroline Ailin, Tobias Jesso Jr., and its producers Danny L Harle and Kevin Parker. "Illusion" topped the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart and reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Croatia, Honduras, San Marino, Flanders, Turkey, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

"Illusion"
Single by Dua Lipa
from the album Radical Optimism
Written	11 July 2022
Released	11 April 2024 (2024-04-11)
Recorded	2023
Genre	Dance
Length	3:08
Label	Warner
Songwriter(s)	Dua Lipa Kevin Parker Danny L Harle Caroline Ailin Tobias Jesso Jr.
Producer(s)	Kevin Parker Danny L Harle
Dua Lipa singles chronology
"Training Season" (2024) "Illusion" (2024)
Audio sample
"Illusion" file help
Music video
"Illusion" on YouTube

Background and release

In 2023, Dua Lipa announced that her third studio album would be releasing in 2024.^[3] She released the first single from the album, "Houdini", on 9 November 2023.^[4] She went on to release the second single, "Training Season", on 15 February 2024.^[5] On 13 March 2024, the singer announced the album, Radical Optimism, via an Instagram livestream; she confirmed its title, cover artwork and release date.^[6] The tracklist of the album was also revealed on the same day, with "Illusion" serving as the seventh track.^[7]

Lipa announced the release of "Illusion" as a single on 4 April 2024, via her social media accounts, along with its cover artwork and a 30-second snippet of the song.^[8][9] It was released on 11 April 2024, through Warner Records.^[8]

Critical reception

Julia Koscelnik of V praised the song, stating that it "stands out as perhaps one of Lipa’s best songs, showcasing the artist at her strongest".^[10] El Hunt of Evening Standard gave the song 3 out of 5 stars; she criticised the opening verse due to its "odd phrasing" but praised the chorus.^[2]

Commercial performance

"Illusion" debuted at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart on 19 April 2024, becoming the third consecutive top-ten single from Radical Optimism.^[11] It entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 43 on the chart issued for 27 April 2024, and charted for 18 weeks before departing.^[12]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Illusion" was released alongside the song. It was directed by Tanu Muino and filmed at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc in Barcelona.^[13] Vogue Adria compared the music video to that for "Slow" (2003) by Kylie Minogue.^[14] The video featured a climbing structure based on human towers, a tradition in Catalan culture.^[15]

Track listing

• Digital download / streaming single

1. "Illusion" – 3:08
2. "Illusion" (extended) – 4:23
3. "Illusion" (instrumental) – 3:07
4. "Illusion" (a cappella) – 3:08

• Digital download / streaming single

1. "Illusion" (London sessions) – 3:12

• Digital download / streaming single

1. "Illusion" (Regard remix) – 3:20

• Digital download / streaming single

1. "Illusion" (The Blaze remix) – 4:10

• Cassette / CD single

1. "Illusion" – 3:08

• 7-inch single

1. "Illusion" – 3:08
2. "Illusion" (instrumental) – 3:07

• Digital download / streaming single

1. "Illusion" (Logic1000 remix) – 3:19

• Digital download / streaming single

1. "Illusion" (Creepy Nuts remix) – 2:52

• Digital download / streaming single

1. "Illusion" (Honey Dijon remix) – 5:04

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Illusion" Chart (2024) Peak position Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[16] 81 Australia (ARIA)[17] 21 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[18] 61 Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[19] 13 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[20] 10 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[21] 15 Brazil (Brasil Hot 100)[22] 100 Bulgaria International (PROPHON)[23] 5 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[24] 28 Canada AC (Billboard)[25] 24 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[26] 11 Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[27] 10 Chile (Monitor Latino)[28] 14 CIS (TopHit)[29] 10 Croatia International Airplay (HRT)[30] 4 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[31] 2 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[32] 45 Denmark (Tracklisten)[33] 33 Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[34] 13 El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[35] 12 France (SNEP)[36] 32 Germany (GfK)[37] 76 Global 200 (Billboard)[38] 15 Greece (IFPI)[39] 12 Honduras (Monitor Latino)[40] 10 Ireland (IRMA)[41] 14 Italy (FIMI)[42] 55 Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[43] 8 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[44] 13 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[45] 14 Lithuania (AGATA)[46] 26 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[47] 3 Luxembourg (Billboard)[48] 11 Moldova Airplay (TopHit)[49] 98 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[50] 17 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[51] 38 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[52] 32 Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[53] 48 Norway (VG-lista)[54] 27 Panama (Monitor Latino)[55] 12 Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[56] 15 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[57] 4 Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[58] 69 Portugal (AFP)[59] 16 Romania Airplay (TopHit)[29] 125 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[60] 5 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[61] 7 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[62] 18 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[63] 44 South Korea BGM (Circle)[64] 73 South Korea Download (Circle)[65] 112 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[66] 39 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[67] 24 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[68] 25 Turkey International Airplay (Radiomonitor Türkiye)[69] 8 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[70] 68 UK Singles (OCC)[71] 9 US Billboard Hot 100[72] 43 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[73] 22 US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[74] 6 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[75] 1 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[76] 7 Venezuela (Record Report)[77] 25

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Illusion" Chart (2024) Peak position Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[78] 15 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[79] 11 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[80] 9 Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[81] 16 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[82] 20 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[83] 13 Paraguay (SGP)[84] 13 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[85] 11 Slovakia (Rádio – Top 100)[86] 20 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[87] 79

Certifications

Certifications for "Illusion"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[88]	Gold	35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[89]	Gold	40,000‡
France (SNEP)[90]	Gold	100,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[91]	Gold	25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[92]	Silver	212,131[93]
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and format(s) for "Illusion"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	11 April 2024	Digital download streaming	Original extended instrumental acapella	Warner	[8]
United States		Contemporary hit radio	Original		[94]
Italy	12 April 2024	Radio airplay			[95]
Various	17 May 2024	Digital download streaming	London sessions		[96]
	7 June 2024		Regard remix (Amazon Music exclusive)[lower-alpha 1]		[97]
	21 June 2024		The Blaze remix		[98]
	28 June 2024	7-inch single cassette CD	Original instrumental[lower-alpha 2]		[99][100][101]
	19 July 2024	Digital download streaming	Logic1000 remix		[102]
	26 July 2024		Creepy Nuts remix		[103]
	2 August 2024		Honey Dijon remix		[104]

Notes

1. The Regard remix was released on all streaming and digital platforms on 27 September 2024.
2. Of the physical editions, only the 7-inch single includes the instrumental version.

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