Lizzo Delightfully Unveils New Mixtape ‘My Face Hurts From Smiling’
Johannesburg – Following the viral success of her freestyle “Yitty on Yo Tittys,” multi-platinum artist Lizzo, a Grammy and Emmy Award winner, surprises her fans with a new rap mixtape titled My Face Hurts From Smiling, now available through Atlantic Records.
This bold 13-track mixtape signifies a new chapter, showcasing her evolution as a songwriter and artist by blending witty lyrics, humor, and a hard-won independence into a distinctly fresh Lizzo sound.
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It’s a vibrant and dynamic reintroduction that perfectly vibes with summer, firmly entrenching Lizzo’s position in hip-hop. Stream My Face Hurts From Smiling HERE.
The mixtape launches with “Crashout,” embodying Lizzo’s distinctive tone, powerful delivery, and unshakeable self-confidence.
Highlighted by the lyric, “They just mad ’cause I got motion like a roller coaster,” this track showcases her ability to brush off negativity, seamlessly merging confidence with humor.
Fun and unapologetic, it arrives just in time for summer with its catchy refrain, “We outside, hoe,” which is already trending on social media and stands out on the mixtape.
Additionally, the track “Still Can’t Fuh,” featuring Doja Cat, was recently previewed by Lizzo on TikTok.
This collaboration highlights confident verses matched with an energetic beat, showcasing both artists’ resolve to exceed expectations.
A standout track is “IRL,” featuring SZA, which delivers a groovy, danceable vibe that Lizzo teased on Instagram just last week.
Their effortless connection is evident, as Lizzo’s commanding vocals intertwine with SZA’s unique blend of melodic singing and rap-infused verses.
The mixtape also features the viral hit “Yitty on Yo Tittys (Freestyle), which was initially hinted at during Memorial Day weekend.
This track, named after Lizzo’s inclusive shapewear line, serves as a raw, rhythm-driven reminder of her freestyle and performance roots.
In My Face Hurts From Smiling, Lizzo embraces her versatility as a writer, rapper, and performer.
While known for her chart-topping pop hits and feel-good anthems, Lizzo’s foundation in rap remains a crucial aspect of her artistry.
This project revisits those roots, merging hip-hop, R&B, and alternative sounds while prominently featuring her signature style.
My Face Hurts From Smiling is now available on all streaming platforms HERE.
My Face Hurts From Smiling – Tracklist:
- Crashout
- Yitty on Yo Tittys (Freestyle)
- Just 4 Fun
- Gotcho Bitch
- Still Can’t Fuh (feat. Doja Cat)
- New Mistakes
- Bend It Ova
- Left Right
- Droppin’ On It
- Summa Shit
- IRL (feat. SZA)
- Cut Em Off
- Ditto
About Lizzo
Lizzo is truly a unique talent.
The four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress has made a significant impact on popular culture.
She has received numerous accolades, achieved two Hot 100 #1 hits, garnered multiple gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications, filled arenas worldwide, and starred in blockbuster films.
Lizzo famously made history in 2023 as “the first black woman to receive ‘Record of the Year’ at the GRAMMY Awards since 1994” for her 2x-Platinum hit “About Damn Time.”
Her earlier hit, the 9x-Platinum single “Truth Hurts,” solidified her status as “the third female rapper to top the Hot 100 without a featured artist” and “the first black solo female R&B singer to reach the top since 2012.”
This iconic track held the top position on the Hot 100 for seven weeks, making it “the longest-running #1 by a solo female rap artist ever.”
Rolling Stone named it one of the “500 Greatest Songs Of All Time.”
She has appeared on numerous television programs, including Saturday Night Live, TODAY, Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, CBS Sunday Morning, and more.
Additionally, she headlined her own HBO special Lizzo: Live In Concert, capturing the essence of her sold-out performance at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
Her talents have also shone in films and on streaming platforms through roles in the animated UglyDolls and Hustlers, alongside producing and starring in the #1 Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Prime Reality TV show: Watch Out For the Big Grrrls.
Lizzo has collaborated with Fabletics to create her inclusive shapewear line, Yitty, tailored for plus-sized individuals.
Looking ahead to 2025, she will return with her lively and infectious track “Love In Real Life,” along with her fifth full-length LP of the same name.
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