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Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video

The title track from the singer’s Grammy-nominated album serves as an ode to individuality and self-love.
Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video
By Okla Jones · Updated February 3, 2023

Lizzo is more than just an entertainer – she’s a superhero. Throughout her career, she’s advocated for LGBTQIA+ rights, women empowerment, and has become the face of body positivity for this generation. Now, she’s tapping into her true superpowers in the official video for “Special.”

The third single from the critically-acclaimed album of the same name speaks to the beauty of individuality, and how the negative comments of others shouldn’t affect the overall feeling that you have about yourself. In the video, Lizzo portrays a waitress who is also a masked hero dedicated to saving little girls and people who can’t help themselves.

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“In case nobody told you today, you’re special/ In case nobody made you believe, you’re special,” Lizzo sings in the video. “Well, I will always love you the same/ You’re special/ I’m so glad that you’re still with us/ Broken but damn, you’re still perfect.”

This new song comes behind the Billboard No. 1 “About Damn Time,” and its follow-up “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).” Special’s lead single is currently nominated for three GRAMMY Awards — record of the year, song of the year and best pop solo performance — while the album is in contention for album of the year and best pop vocal album.

In addition to the “Special” visual, new music this week includes drops from GloRilla, PinkPantheress, Ice Spice, Eric Bellinger, and more.

Take a look at today’s list of new releases below.

01
GloRilla – “Internet Trolls”

GloRilla has shared a new song titled “Internet Trolls.” The fresh single arrives ahead of her performance at the Grammys this weekend, where she’ll join Missy Elliott, the Roots, Future, and Lil Wayne in a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. Check it out HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video
02
Ice Spice – “In Ha Mood”

Rapper Ice Spice releases her latest offering from the Like…? project, the official music video for Oliver Cannon and Chris Villa-directed “In Ha Mood.” Watch it HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video
03
PinkPantheress ft. Ice Spice – “Boy’s a liar pt. 2”

Today, PinkPantheress puts a new twist on the original “Boy’s a liar,” featuring the up-and-coming Ice Spice. Listen to it HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video
04
Boldy James – “Another Bando”

Wednesday, Boldy James dropped a new video for his song “Another Bando.” The Jai Imani–featuring track landed on Indiana Jones, James’ new collaborative release with producer RichGains, one half of the production duo Blended Babies. Watch it HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video
05
Eric Bellinger & Hitmaka – “Decide”

Earlier this week, Eric Bellinger released the Keyz and Hitmaka-produced track “Decide,” off of the upcoming 1-800-Hit-Eazy: Line 2. Check it out HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video
06
JID & Lute – “Ma Boy”

Today, Dreamville artists JID and Lute team up for the first official release from the Creed III soundtrack, a song titled “Ma Boy,” produced by Pluss, Christo, Ben10k, and Bass Charity. Hear it HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video
07
Popcaan & Burna Boy – “Aboboyaa”

The two Afrobeats stars link up in the visual for the smash, “Aboboyaa.” Check out the visual for the song HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video
08
Vic Mensa ft. Thundercat – “Strawberry Louis Vuitton”

Vic Mensa, Thundercat, and R&B singer Maeta have joined forces on a new song titled “Strawberry Louis Vuitton.” Check out the track HERE.

Best New Music This Week: Lizzo Shows Us Her Superpowers In “Special” Music Video

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