Lizzo says it’s a “Lizzo-Wayne summer” with her new mixtape “My Face Still Hurts From Smiling” … and, she’s got a couple great opportunities for collaboration.

We caught up with the singer-songwriter Friday in Los Angeles … and, we had to ask about the new tape — which she released earlier in the day — that she says is totally inspired by Houston.

She told Billboard in an interview the mixtape was inspired by Lil Wayne … so, we wanted to know which track she’d want Wayne to feature on — and, for the remix, sounds like “Bend It Over” is her pick.

As for another artist she says inspired her — Missy Elliott — Lizzo’s giving her free reign … any track she wants to collab on is hers.

This is definitely Lizzo’s summer … ’cause she’s not only got the new music out, but she said earlier this month her recent weight loss has elevated her life on all levels.