Special

album by Lizzo

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Special (2022) is the fifth studio album by American singer Lizzo. It became her first album to reach number one on the Billboard album chart. The album features hit singles such as "About Damn Time," which also reached number one and won two Grammy Awards, including record of the year. Lizzo's music is a blend of R&B, rap, and pop, often featuring uplifting lyrics about self-love and body image.12

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Lizzo
Music career and solo success
Lizzo’s success continued with Special (2022), which became her first recording to reach number one on Billboard’s album chart. Its hit singles included “About Damn Time,” which also went to number one and won two Grammys, including record of the year.
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Lizzo’s success continued with Special (2022), which became her first recording to reach number one on Billboard’s album chart. Its hit singles included “About Damn Time,” which also went to number one and won two Grammys, including record of the year.
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