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==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life and career beginnings===
===Early life and career beginnings===
Rita Ora moved to the [[United Kingdom]] the same year of her birth. She grew up in [[London]] where she graduated [[Sylvia Young Theatre School]] and then [[St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College]]. She began singing from a young age.<ref name="Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviators Presents: Rita Ora | Video">{{cite web |url=http://www.soulculture.co.uk/blogs/skullcandy-roc-nation-aviators-presents-rita-ora-video/|title=Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviators Presents: Rita Ora {{!}} Video |author=SoulCulture|date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref><ref name="Rita + Ora Last.fm">{{cite web |url=http://www.lastfm.de/group/Rita+Ora|title=Rita+Ora Last.fm profile |author= |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref> She acted in the movie [[Spivs (film)|Spivs]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1357683/ Spive movie]. imdb.com. Retrieved July 30, 2011.</ref> She also auditioned for [[Eurovision: Your Country Needs You]] on [[BBC One]] for the [[Eurovision Song Contest]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C01-6VNKENI |title=Rita Ora - Your Country Needs You! |publisher=YouTube |date=2010-09-22 |accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref> and qualified but later on withdrew from the competition as she did not feel ready.
[[File:Prishtina snapshot.png|left|thumb|200px| View of Pristina]]

Rita Ora was born in [[Kosovo]] in a city called [[Pristina]], at the age of one Ora moved to the [[United Kingdom]]. She grew up in [[London]] where she graduated [[Sylvia Young Theatre School]] and then [[St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College]]. She began singing at the age of six<ref name="Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviators Presents: Rita Ora | Video">{{cite web |url=http://www.soulculture.co.uk/blogs/skullcandy-roc-nation-aviators-presents-rita-ora-video/|title=Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviators Presents: Rita Ora {{!}} Video |author=SoulCulture|date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref><ref name="Rita + Ora Last.fm">{{cite web |url=http://www.lastfm.de/group/Rita+Ora|title=Rita+Ora Last.fm profile |author= |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref>, when her musical teacher believed she could hold a not, since then she began singing in bars and fun fairs<ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2012/02/08/rap-up-tv-rita-ora-talks-roots-roc-nation-and-rolling-with-jay-z-and-beyonce/</ref>. A A&R introduced Ora to Jay Brown who works with [[Roc nation]]<ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2012/02/08/rap-up-tv-rita-ora-talks-roots-roc-nation-and-rolling-with-jay-z-and-beyonce/</ref>. She acted in the movie [[Spivs (film)|Spivs]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1357683/ Spive movie]. imdb.com. Retrieved July 30, 2011.</ref> She also auditioned for [[Eurovision: Your Country Needs You]] on [[BBC One]] for the [[Eurovision Song Contest]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C01-6VNKENI |title=Rita Ora - Your Country Needs You! |publisher=YouTube |date=2010-09-22 |accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref> and qualified but later on withdrew from the competition as she did not feel ready. In 2007, Rita appeared on [[Craig David]]'s track entitled "''Awkward''"<ref name="Awkward (song)">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbqaypf2jlY |title=Craig David - Awkward |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref> and then again in 2008 on "''[[Where's Your Love]]''" featuring [[Tinchy Stryder]], for which she also appears in the music video.<ref name="Where's Your Love (Video)">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u4Txv7YmOo Where's Your Love - Craig David ft Tinchy Styder and Rita Ora]. Youtube. July 30, 2011.</ref> In 2009, Rita made a cameo on [[Jay-Z]]'s video. In 2009, Rita caught the attention of [[Jay-Z]] and he quietly signed her to [[Roc Nation]], in which she was featured in a commercial for Roc Nation + [[Skullcandy]] Aviator [[Headphones]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skullcandy.com/aviator/ |title=Skullcandy & RocNation / Aviator Headphoness |publisher=Skullcandy.com |date= |accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A6n7HXZGvA Roc Nation + Skullcandy Aviator Headphones cast Rita Ora]. YouTube. Retrieved July 30, 2011.</ref> She has been predicted as a Future Star by This Must Be Pop.<ref>http://www.thismustbepop.com/2011/11/this-must-be-pop-brings-you-future-pop.html</ref> Throughout 2011 Ora released viral videos of herself working on her debut album.<ref>http://rocnation.com/ritaora/</ref>
In 2007, Rita appeared on [[Craig David]]'s track entitled "''Awkward''"<ref name="Awkward (song)">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbqaypf2jlY |title=Craig David - Awkward |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref> and then again in 2008 on "''[[Where's Your Love]]''" featuring [[Tinchy Stryder]], for which she also appears in the music video.<ref name="Where's Your Love (Video)">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u4Txv7YmOo Where's Your Love - Craig David ft Tinchy Styder and Rita Ora]. Youtube. July 30, 2011.</ref> In 2009, Rita made a cameo on [[Jay-Z]]'s video.


===2011-present: debut album===
===2011-present: debut album===
In 2009, Rita caught the attention of [[Jay-Z]] and he quietly signed her to [[Roc Nation]], in which she was featured in a commercial for Roc Nation + [[Skullcandy]] Aviator [[Headphones]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skullcandy.com/aviator/ |title=Skullcandy & RocNation / Aviator Headphoness |publisher=Skullcandy.com |date= |accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A6n7HXZGvA Roc Nation + Skullcandy Aviator Headphones cast Rita Ora]. YouTube. Retrieved July 30, 2011.</ref> She has been predicted as a Future Star by This Must Be Pop.<ref>http://www.thismustbepop.com/2011/11/this-must-be-pop-brings-you-future-pop.html</ref> Throughout 2011 Ora released viral videos of herself working on her debut album.<ref>http://rocnation.com/ritaora/</ref>
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On December 14, 2011 Rita released "[[Hot Right Now]]" (featuring [[DJ Fresh]]) on [[YouTube]]. The video has had three million viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7OPZOBJZyI |title=DJ Fresh ft. Rita Ora - Hot Right Now (Official Video) (Out 12.02.12) |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2012-01-12}}</ref> The song is due to be released in 12 February 2012 on [[iTunes]].


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On December 14, 2011 Rita released "[[Hot Right Now]]" (featuring [[DJ Fresh]]) on [[YouTube]]. The video has had three million viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7OPZOBJZyI |title=DJ Fresh ft. Rita Ora - Hot Right Now (Official Video) (Out 12.02.12) |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2012-01-12}}</ref> The song is due to be released in 12 February 2012 on [[iTunes]].
Ora said that she will be working with [[Drake]], [[The-Dream]], and [[Stargate]].<ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2012/02/08/rap-up-tv-rita-ora-talks-roots-roc-nation-and-rolling-with-jay-z-and-beyonce/</ref>

==Artistry==
===Influences===
Ora cites [[Beyonce Knowles]] as a influence, but her main influence is [[Gwen Stefani]]. Ora said on Stefani "Do you know how much I love that woman she's so cool man, if I could duet with one person it would be her. I've been her fan from day one".<ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2012/02/08/rap-up-tv-rita-ora-talks-roots-roc-nation-and-rolling-with-jay-z-and-beyonce/</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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Revision as of 23:47, 9 February 2012

Rita Ora
File:Rita Ora.jpg
Background information
Birth nameRita Sahatçiu Ora
OriginLondon, England (professionally)
Kosovo (by heritage)
GenresR&B, Soul, Neo soul, Classical, Crossover, Operatic pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Singer-songwriter
Actress
InstrumentDramatic Mezzo-Soprano
Years active2004–present (actress)
2008–present (singer)
LabelsRoc Nation
Websiterocnation.com/ritaora

Rita Sahatçiu Ora (born November 26, 1990) better known as Rita Ora, is a British dramatic mezzo-soprano, recording artist and actress. She is signed to Roc Nation. She is of Kosovar-Albanian descent.

Biography

Early life and career beginnings

Rita Ora moved to the United Kingdom the same year of her birth. She grew up in London where she graduated Sylvia Young Theatre School and then St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College. She began singing from a young age.[1][2] She acted in the movie Spivs.[3] She also auditioned for Eurovision: Your Country Needs You on BBC One for the Eurovision Song Contest[4] and qualified but later on withdrew from the competition as she did not feel ready.

In 2007, Rita appeared on Craig David's track entitled "Awkward"[5] and then again in 2008 on "Where's Your Love" featuring Tinchy Stryder, for which she also appears in the music video.[6] In 2009, Rita made a cameo on Jay-Z's video.

2011-present: debut album

In 2009, Rita caught the attention of Jay-Z and he quietly signed her to Roc Nation, in which she was featured in a commercial for Roc Nation + Skullcandy Aviator Headphones.[7][8] She has been predicted as a Future Star by This Must Be Pop.[9] Throughout 2011 Ora released viral videos of herself working on her debut album.[10]

On December 14, 2011 Rita released "Hot Right Now" (featuring DJ Fresh) on YouTube. The video has had three million viewers.[11] The song is due to be released in 12 February 2012 on iTunes.

Discography

List of singles, with chart positions, showing year released and album name
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
[12]
2007 "Awkward"
(Craig David featuring Rita Ora)[5] 		— Trust Me
2008 "Where's Your Love"
(Craig David featuring Tinchy Stryder and Rita Ora) 		58 Greatest Hits
2012 "Hot Right Now" (DJ Fresh featuring Rita Ora) — 2
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

List of featured music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Where's Your Love" 2008 Steve Kemsley [6]
"Hot Right Now" 2011 Rohan BM [13]

Cameo appearances

List of cameo appearances in music videos
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Young Forever"
(Jay-Z featuring Mr Hudson) 		2009 Anthony Mandler
"Over"
(Drake) 		2010 [14]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2004 Spivs Rosanna First acting role
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Eurovision: Your Country Needs You Contestant Rita Ora was an contestant for the honor of representing the
United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009

References

  1. ^ SoulCulture. "Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviators Presents: Rita Ora | Video". Retrieved 2011-08-12.
  2. ^ "Rita+Ora Last.fm profile". Retrieved 2011-08-12.
  3. ^ Spive movie. imdb.com. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  4. ^ "Rita Ora - Your Country Needs You!". YouTube. 2010-09-22. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
  5. ^ a b "Craig David - Awkward". YouTube. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
  6. ^ a b Where's Your Love - Craig David ft Tinchy Styder and Rita Ora. Youtube. July 30, 2011.
  7. ^ "Skullcandy & RocNation / Aviator Headphoness". Skullcandy.com. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
  8. ^ Roc Nation + Skullcandy Aviator Headphones cast Rita Ora. YouTube. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  9. ^ http://www.thismustbepop.com/2011/11/this-must-be-pop-brings-you-future-pop.html
  10. ^ http://rocnation.com/ritaora/
  11. ^ "DJ Fresh ft. Rita Ora - Hot Right Now (Official Video) (Out 12.02.12)". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  12. ^ Where's Your Love official charting. Chart Stats.
  13. ^ Hot Right Now (Official Music Video)
  14. ^ Wete, Brad (Monday, April 12, 2010). "Drake's new 'Over' video: Watch it here". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)

Notes

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