Dua Lipa is very optimistic.
Dua Lipa is on track for a triumphant victory in the U.K. chart race with her latest album, Radical Optimism. Based on midweek sales and streaming data from the Official Charts Company, the British pop singer is in the lead by a significant margin. Radical Optimism is outselling Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department by 2 to 1, setting the stage for Lipa’s second chart-topping album.
If Radical Optimism maintains its current momentum, it will mark Dua Lipa’s first album to debut at the number one spot. Her previous albums, including her self-titled debut in 2017 and Future Nostalgia in 2020, have seen success on the charts as well. Future Nostalgia, in particular, spent four weeks at number one and continues to chart after 203 weeks.
Radical Optimism has already produced three top 10 singles in the U.K., with tracks like “Houdini,” “Training Season,” and “Illusion” gaining popularity on the charts. As Lipa’s album continues to soar, Taylor Swift’s reign at the top with Tortured Poets seems to be coming to an end, with projections indicating a drop to number two.
Meanwhile, other artists like Frank Turner and Kelly Jones are also making waves on the U.K. charts. Turner’s latest release, Undefeated, is poised for a top three debut, marking his sixth appearance in the top 10. Jones, known for his work with Stereophonics, is likely to achieve a personal best with his solo album Inevitable Incredible, projected to start at number four.
Additionally, Scottish indie-pop band Camera Obscura is making a comeback with their latest album, Look To The East, Look To The West. The album is anticipated to secure the band’s first-ever top 10 placement in the U.K. charts, a significant milestone after over a decade since their last studio release.
The final rankings and outcomes of the U.K. chart race will be unveiled when the Official U.K. Albums Chart is published later this week. Stay tuned to see how Dua Lipa and other talented artists fare in this competitive musical landscape.

