Rita Ora, born on November twenty-six, nineteen ninety, in Pristina, Kosovo, is a multifaceted British artist known for her contributions as a singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She first gained widespread recognition in two thousand twelve when she featured on DJ Fresh's hit single, 'Hot Right Now', which soared to the top of the UK singles chart.
In two thousand eight, Ora signed with Roc Nation, the label founded by American rapper Jay-Z, and released her debut studio album, 'Ora', in two thousand twelve. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and included chart-topping singles such as 'R.I.P.' and 'How We Do (Party)'. Her collaboration with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea on the single 'Black Widow' in two thousand fourteen further solidified her presence in the music industry, reaching number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.
After parting ways with Roc Nation, Rita signed with Atlantic Records and released her second studio album, 'Phoenix', in two thousand eighteen. This album featured popular tracks like 'Your Song', 'Anywhere', and 'Let You Love Me', the latter making her the first British female solo artist to achieve thirteen top-ten hits in the UK. Her latest album, 'You & I', released in two thousand twenty-three, debuted at number six in the UK.
Beyond her music career, Ora has made a name for herself on television as a judge on talent shows such as 'The X Factor UK' and 'The Masked Singer' in both the UK and the US. She also served as a coach on 'The Voice UK' and 'The Voice Australia'. In addition to her musical endeavors, she showcased her acting skills by portraying Mia Grey in the 'Fifty Shades' film series from two thousand fifteen to two thousand eighteen.