Long before she was a global pop phenomenon selling out stadiums, Dua Lipa delivered an intimate and powerful performance at a legendary New York venue. Filmed in November 2016 at the iconic Iridium Jazz Club for an MTV Setlist session, this show captures the artist on the very brink of superstardom. At the time, she was building momentum ahead of her self-titled debut album, giving early fans a taste of the dark-pop sound that would soon dominate the charts.
The intimate setting of the jazz club provided the perfect backdrop for her commanding vocals and burgeoning stage presence to shine. The setlist was a showcase of her early work, packed with future hits like “Hotter Than Hell,” “Be the One,” and the infectious “Blow Your Mind (Mwah).” This performance is a fascinating time capsule, offering a raw and unfiltered look at a future icon. It's a chance to see the foundational talent and charisma that propelled Dua Lipa from small clubs to the world's biggest stages.