Produced by Ian Kirkpatrick, the track is celebrated for its intricate, funky bassline. Kirkpatrick utilized a combination of MIDI programming and specific plugins, such as the Scarbee MM-Bass , to achieve its signature "live" feel.
: The song breaks traditional pop conventions by starting immediately with the first line of the chorus. Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now
: While rooted in disco, the production incorporates 90s synth elements to keep it from feeling like a mere retro parody. Chart Dominance and Cultural Impact Produced by Ian Kirkpatrick, the track is celebrated
The song’s origins are surprisingly rural. Songwriter Caroline Ailin found inspiration after a night out with co-writers Ian Kirkpatrick and Emily Warren at a dive bar in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The "disco night" at the bar, featuring classics like Gloria Gaynor’s "I Will Survive," convinced the team to create a high-energy dance track the very next morning. A Masterclass in Modern Production : While rooted in disco, the production incorporates
The 2019 release of "Don't Start Now" didn't just mark a new chapter for Dua Lipa ; it arguably kickstarted a global disco-pop revival. As the lead single for her second studio album, Future Nostalgia , the track served as a defiant anthem of independence and moving on. The Wyoming Connection