Rita Ora
Rita Ora is a Kosovo-born British singer, songwriter and actress whose dance-pop songs include “Anywhere,” “Let You Love Me” and “Praising You.”
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Overview
- From
- Born in Pristina, Kosovo; grew up in West London.
- Work
- Singer, songwriter and actress.
- Breakout
- 2012: DJ Fresh’s “Hot Right Now” and her debut album ORA.
- UK chart milestones
- Four No. 1 singles and 13 Top 10 singles.
- Giving back
- UNICEF UK Ambassador since 2019.
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How it started.
Born in Pristina, Rita left Kosovo with her parents at age one as Albanians faced persecution. She grew up in West London and began singing as a child. After submitting demos to Roc Nation, she developed her debut album with the label’s team.
The breakthrough.
Her voice reached No. 1 in the UK on DJ Fresh’s “Hot Right Now” in 2012. Her debut album ORA also topped the UK chart, with “R.I.P.” and “How We Do (Party)” becoming No. 1 singles. Phoenix followed in 2018, bringing together songs including “Your Song,” “Anywhere” and “Let You Love Me.”
Writing her own chapter.
For You & I in 2023, Rita co-wrote every track and worked with executive producer Oak Felder. The album drew on love, marriage, family and her relationship with herself. Her BMG partnership gave her ownership of her future master recordings and greater artistic control.
Beyond the records.
Rita’s screen work includes playing the Queen of Hearts in Disney’s Descendants films. She also supports children and refugees through UNICEF UK, which appointed her an ambassador after her 2019 visit to Kosovo.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026If It’s Not LoveCollaborating artist with ZERB
- 2023You & ISinger and co-writer on every track
- 2018PhoenixRecording artist
- 2012ORARecording artist; debut album
Film
- 2026Descendants: Wicked WonderlandQueen of Hearts
Awards
Quotes
I wanted to get as personal as possible, and that had to stem from me.Rita Ora, Apple Music
Discussing her more personal songwriting approach on You & I in 2023.
Trivia
- She was named after Rita Hayworth, her grandfather’s favourite actress.
- She wrote the title song “You & I” the day after she got married.
- Her UNICEF UK support began in 2013, six years before she became an ambassador.
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