Dua Lipa (born 22 August 1995) is an English singer, songwriter and actress. She is one of the most successful pop artists of her generation, known for blending pop, disco, dance-pop and electronic influences. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including multiple Brit Awards and Grammy Awards.
Born in London, England, to Kosovo Albanian parents, Lipa developed an interest in music at an early age. Her musical influences include artists such as David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Sting and The Police, as well as her father, Dukagjin Lipa, who was the lead singer of the Kosovan rock band Oda. After spending part of her childhood in Pristina, Kosovo, she returned to London as a teenager to pursue a career in music.
Lipa began posting covers and original songs online before signing with Warner Bros. Records in 2014. Her breakthrough came with the singles Be the One and New Rules, the latter becoming her first number-one single in the United Kingdom and a worldwide hit.
Dua Lipa (2017)
Lipa released her self-titled debut studio album on 2 June 2017. Combining pop, dance-pop and R&B influences, the album established her as one of the most promising new artists in contemporary music. It featured the successful singles Be the One, Hotter than Hell, Blow Your Mind (Mwah), IDGAF and New Rules. The album reached the top five of the UK Albums Chart and achieved multi-platinum certifications in several countries. Its success helped Lipa earn the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act in 2018, while also establishing her as an international pop star.
In 2018, she collaborated with Calvin Harris on the global hit One Kiss, which became the best-selling song of the year in the United Kingdom.
