08 September 2025
Newsdesk
Lizzo continues her prolific 2025 with a surprise follow-up to her summer hit mixtape. The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist has released My Face Still Hurts From Smiling, a new project out now via Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records. The mixtape doubles down on the themes of joy, self-love, and bold artistic expression that characterized its viral predecessor.
The release marks Lizzo’s second body of work in less than three months, proving she is showing no signs of slowing down. Across the new project, she delivers her signature mix of confident vocals, stadium-ready hooks, and undeniable swagger. Standout tracks include "BOP IT!," which showcases her fearless style, and "STFU (FEAT LIL JON)," a dynamic collaboration with the legendary Atlanta rapper. The video for "STFU" is a mesmerizing visual experience directed by Rafatoon, featuring a surreal, effects-laden world that brings the track to life in vibrant technicolor.
The new mixtape builds on the momentum of her first surprise release, which has already garnered over 32 million streams in the United States. That project, My Face Hurts From Smiling, featured popular tracks like “IRL (FEAT SZA),” and “STILL CAN’T FUH (FEAT DOJA CAT),” and was met with critical acclaim. Rolling Stone praised her return, while Billboard noted that she was "back in rare form, delivering swaggering bars and vivacious energy."
With this new release, Lizzo is proving that her creative hot streak is far from over. As the music world waits to see what she does next, it's clear she's going to leave everyone still smiling.
