Special" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [51] American rapper and singer Lizzo has released four studio albums, two mixtapes, three extended plays, 23 singles, and three promotional singles. Before signing with Atlantic Records, she released two studio albums— Lizzobangers in 2013 and Big Grrrl Small World in 2015. In 2014, Time magazine named her one of 14 music artists to watch. [1] Her first major-label extended play, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016. [2]

Lizzo Announces New Album Special, Shares Video for New Song 'About Damn Time' ". Pitchfork. April 14, 2022. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022 . Retrieved April 14, 2022. Caulfield, Keith (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 25, 2022. In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1 in April 2022, Lizzo explained that the album was originally titled In Case Nobody Told You until Max Martin helped her "restructure" the hook of the song "Special", which she then changed the title of the album to. [14] Garcia, Sandra E.; Lombard, Amy (September 18, 2018). "Lizzo Wants to Build You Up". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved December 11, 2018.

On July 18, 2022 " 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" was released to Italian radio as the album's second single. [18] In the United States the song impacted hot adult contemporary radio on August 1, 2022, and contemporary hit radio, as well as rhythmic contemporary radio on August 2, 2022. [19] [20] [21] Lizzo Announces Fall 2022 North American Tour". Pitchfork. April 25, 2022. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022 . Retrieved April 26, 2022. Within the current landscape of pop and R&B music, few lighten the mood as consistently as Lizzo. Among a pantheon of modern chart-toppers that includes Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo and Megan Thee Stallion, to name a few, she’s the woman consistently making a case for positivity – speaking out about societal ills while inspiring her 37-plus million (12.7m on IG; 24.3m on TikTok) strong audience to look at the bright side, rather than despair. She’s become the face of self-acceptance goals. The woman other women see themselves in and aspire to be like. A modern model of self-actualisation. New Zealand single certifications – Lizzo – About Damn Time". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved June 18, 2022.

Cuz I Love You: "Scottish Albums Chart: 26 April 2019". Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100 . Retrieved April 27, 2019. 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. I don’t need to go on the internet and feel better about stuff anymore. I have a therapist. I have best friends. I have an amazing team around me who I can talk to. I got love’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] Water Me" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Digital Song Sales chart. [32]

Dutch certifications – Lizzo" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers . Retrieved January 22, 2023. Enter Lizzo in the "Artiest of titel" box. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022 . Retrieved December 2, 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]

Lizzo denied the accusations, calling them “sensationalized stories” from “former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.” She added: “There is nothing I take more seriously than the respect we deserve as women in the world. I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight.” QuotesSpecial Review by Heather Phares". allmusic.com. July 15, 2022. Archived from the original on July 17, 2022 . Retrieved July 15, 2022. Weekly Digital Album Ranking dated July 25, 2022 (July 11, 2022–July 17, 2022)] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022 . Retrieved July 20, 2022. Lizzo Drops A New Body Loving Video, ScuseMe Featuring Fellow Plus Size Goddesses!". thecurvyfashionista.com. January 26, 2017 . Retrieved December 14, 2019. New Zealand single certifications – Lizzo – Good as Hell". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved December 7, 2019. Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 5, 2022 . Retrieved July 29, 2022.