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Over the past few years, five-time Brit Music Award nominee and chart-topper Dua Lipa has easily earned her place in the pop music industry and gained thousands of fans around the world.

The star's career began with the fact that she posted on YouTube cover versions of many famous songs by Nelly Furtado and Christina Aguilera. In 2015, she signed with Warner Bros. Records, and last year her debut release "". Perhaps the top track from it was "New Rules" (Russian New Rules). The eponymous has already gained more than 1 billion views on YouTube.

Dua Lipa is definitely a singer with a lot of potential and we will be hearing more from her this year.

Meet 10 interesting facts about Dua Lipa that you might not know:

1. She and a fan have the same tattoo

It's about the word "angel" on the shoulder. One day, in Madrid, a fan approached Dua Lipa and said that he had made the same tattoo before her.

2. She is practically invincible at the word game.

We are talking about that popular English-language game Spelling Bee, where you need to spell the word completely.

3. A few years ago she worked at the doors of the Mayfair Club in London.

Perhaps she was one of those who once did not let you into the club. If you, of course, were in London at that time and visited Mayfair. “It was terrible,” she recalls now.

4. Her name means "Love" in Albanian

Despite this, she hated her name when she was younger.

Photo: Clash Mag

5. She left home at 15

At this age, young Dua Lipa moved from Kosovo to London and began to work hard, only to not return to low-paid work in her homeland.

6. She went to the same music school as Amy Winehouse

It was the Sylvia Young Theater School in London. Other Famous graduates this institution - Rita Ora, Tom Fletcher and Jesse Nielsen from Little Mix.

7. She thought playing basketball would help her get taller.

As a child, Dua Lipa was short and went to the basketball section to grow up. But her height has not changed a bit in all the time that she spent on the court. “The truth is that I only started growing when I left basketball,” Dua Lipa said in an interview.

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8. She once attacked a police officer...or something like that.

When Dua Lipa was 15 years old, she and her friends let bubble from a balcony in London and all the soap suds flew straight at the policeman standing below. “I remember he threatened to arrest us and take us to Scotland Yard. By that time, I was already in tears. When he found out that we were only 15-16 years old, he simply said that he would send us a fine by mail. I never received any fine, ”recalls the artist.

9. Her father was a rock musician in Albania

Duakgjin Lipa's father Duakgjin Lipa played in one of the Albanian rock bands and she grew up listening to his music.

10. As a child, she was not accepted into the school choir.

At the age of 11, Dua Lipa really wanted to join the school's musical choir. The music teacher severely refused her, arguing that she had no voice at all. Well, now Dua Lipa is a multiple platinum award winner and wins the hearts of millions with her voice. We can say that she won this round.

Dua Lipa (born 22 August 1995) is a British singer, songwriter and model. Her musical career began at the age of 14, when she began posting cover versions of songs by Christina Aguilera and Nelly Furtado on YouTube. In 2015, she signed with Warner Bros. Records and soon released her first single there. In December 2016, with the support of The Fader magazine, documentary about the singer, See in Blue. In January 2017, the singer received the EBBA Public Choice Award. The release of her self-titled debut album is scheduled for June 2, 2017.

Early life

She was born in London on August 22, 1995. Her name "Dua" is translated from Albanian as "I love", "I want" or "I need". Her parents are ethnic Albanians from Kosovo who left Pristina in the 1990s. Trained at Sylvia Young Theater School. In 2008, together with his family, they returned to Kosovo when the country declared its independence from Serbia. At the age of 15, she left again for London because she wanted to continue her musical career and started living with her friends. At the age of 16, she began her modeling career.

Her Kosovo Albanian father, Dukagjin Lipa, was once a rock musician, and she grew up listening to him sing. At the age of 14, she began posting cover versions of her favorite songs on YouTube by artists such as Christina Aguilera and Nelly Furtado.

2015-present: Dua Lipa and See in Blue

In 2015, Lipa began working on her debut album for Warner Bros. records. In August of that year, she released her debut single "New Love", produced by Emily Haney. and Andrew Watt. In October 2015, the second single "Be the One" was released. The song was written by Lucy "Pose" Taylor. Regarding the song, Lipa said, "'Be the One' is the only song on my upcoming album that I don't own. However, I couldn't include it in my release because I still like it."

Mine musical style the singer defines it as "dark pop". On November 30, 2015, she was nominated for inclusion in the Sound of...2016 list. In January 2016, her first concert tour began in the UK and Europe. As of autumn 2016, her European tour continues.

Dua Lipa released her third single "Last Dance" on February 18, 2016, followed by "Hotter than Hell" on May 6 of the same year. On August 26, the fifth single "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" was released. It became the singer's first single to reach the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 72. "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" also managed to hit Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40. Elsewhere, the song enjoyed moderate success, reaching the Top 20 in Belgium, Hungary, New Zealand and Scotland. In the UK, the single peaked at number 30.

In November 2016, Sean Paul, featuring Lipa, released the single "No Lie". In December 2016, a documentary about the singer, See in Blue, was filmed with the support of The Fader magazine. On June 2, 2017, her self-titled debut album is scheduled to be released.

June 2 will be the first Dua Lipa concert in Moscow. While we are just getting to know the 22-year-old performer from the UK, the British are already calling her the main star of 2018. She won an award at the European Border Breakers Awards and two Brit Awards - she was considered the best solo artist and the main musical breakthrough in the UK. It seems that singers of this magnitude (we are talking about popularity first of all) have not been seen in the Kingdom since Adele. While many male singers and bands are very popular in the world, Dua Lipa single-handedly proves that the girls in Albion can sing too.

We tell you what you should know about the singer on the eve of her first performance in Moscow.

1. The name Dua translates as "love"

And although Dua Lipa is known as a British performer, she is actually Albanian. Her parents fled to London from Serbia during the Kosovo War of Independence. Therefore, the singer was born in the capital of Great Britain. Her name is translated from Albanian as "love" or "I love". Dua hated her name for a long time and even wanted to change it, and then she got used to it and did not even take a pseudonym. So now we confess our love for the singer, just calling her by her first name.

2. Worked as a bouncer in a nightclub

When Dua had not yet started her music career and needed money, she went to work as a bouncer in night club Mayfair in London. She remembers these times as one of the worst periods of her life, but the drunken Britons who were kicked out of the club by Dua in the morning now surely talk about it admiringly at the first opportunity.

3. Performs at concerts in underwear

The performer decided to stand out not only with the author's style in music (she calls the genre of her songs "dark pop"), but also with the manner of dressing at concerts - or rather, not dressing. Dua often performs not just in revealing outfits, but right in her underwear, throwing a shirt or jacket on top, which she gets rid of in the middle of the performance. Here it is - hot Albanian blood.

4. Still knows how to dress (sometimes)

Yes, most of the time Dua dresses in a “less is more” fashion, but when the dress code requires it, she still appears in elegant and feminine dresses (instead of adidas lingerie and trousers), although these outfits with a lot of hard to call reserved and closed.

5. Does charity work

Together with her father, who, by the way, is also involved in music, the singer opened a charitable foundation to help victims of the Kosovo war - the Sunny Hill Foundation. The Dua family has experienced first hand how difficult it is to flee their hometown due to armed conflict and start a new life in a foreign country, so they help other refugees and victims to adapt.

6. Didn't make it to the school choir

AT adolescence the singer went to theater school Sylvia Young, where they studied Amy Winehouse, Rita Ora, Tom Fletcher and other popular musicians. Dua wanted to get into the school choir, but the girl was not accepted, saying that she simply did not have a voice. Teachers are now regretting their decision.

7. She has a cool Instagram

AT instagram Dua Lipa has nearly 12 million followers. Unlike many stars, she conducts it sincerely and openly, talks about her concerts, filming and travels, without hiding her emotions and not embarrassed by cheerful and natural photos with friends. And judging by her Instagram, Dua's favorite drink is white wine (now you know what to give her when you meet).

8. The New Rules video has over 1 billion views.

Popularity came to Dua after the hits IDGAF and New Rules. While the first song became almost the main anthem of all feminists screaming here and there about their emancipation, the second was played on radio stations, parties and TV channels. On YouTube, the New Rules clip has collected 1 billion 300 thousand views. According to the plot, Dua wants to call her boyfriend, who is not worthy of it, and her friends are trying to prevent her from doing it. fatal mistake. There are two things we like most about this clip: firstly, she is again in her underwear all the time, and secondly, she walks on water (albeit in the pool, but we are still delighted).

What is the formula for the success of the London Albanian? We have calculated the constituent components and share with you.

1. "I myself!"

Dua Lipa was born in London on August 22, 1995. The girl has Albanian roots, since her parents are migrants, immigrants from Kosovo. Already at the age of 14, the first popularity came to the future favorite of millions: the girl launched her own YouTube channel, on which she began to upload cover versions of the then popular songs of Christina Aguilera and Nelly Furtado.

From the age of 15, Dua Lipa begins to build a modeling career in parallel with her music lessons. A pretty appearance and the ability to present herself give her new scope for creativity: the producers notice the girl. It must be said that future star on her own, without the help of her parents, she made her way into show business. Only thanks to her talent and hard work, dedication and incredible desire to sing did the girl succeed. In addition, she writes many of her songs herself, and this process gives her no less pleasure than the performance of musical works.

2. For the benefit of the public

Now Dua Lipa is at the peak of popularity. She is known both in Europe and in America. It is impossible to ignore the fact that at the age of 22, the girl is already involved in charity work. She is concerned not only with the problems of her native London, but also with the pressing issues of her historical homeland - Kosovo. Dua Lipa participates in charitable programs to support the people of Albania.

Such a desire to make the lives of other people at least a little better is very commendable, because not many celebrities are ready to part with part of their fee in favor of those in need. Social activity the singer deserves respect.

3. Piggy bank of achievements

By the age of 22, Dua Lipa has a number of well-deserved awards. Her first nomination was a nomination to the Sound of 2016 list, which includes all the most popular songs of the year. Is this not a success? In addition, Dua Lipa is the first artist in history to receive 5 nominations at the Brit Awads, Britain's annual pop music awards ceremony. And in 2017, the singer was awarded the victory in 5 music competitions such as Glamor Awards, BBC Radio First Teen Awards and so on.

4. Film

It is impossible to ignore the fact that a documentary film called “See in Blue” has already been shot about the young singer. When Dua Lipa rocked all the European charts and stirred up a frenzied wave of popularity, the story of her life and creative way interested in documentaries.

This picture tells about what I had to go through popular singer for the fulfillment of a dream. Dua Lipa herself in the film conveys to the viewer one simple, but very important thought: you have to fight for your dream. You have to work, be assertive and adamant, you have to constantly work on yourself. This is the secret of her success.

5. “I am the most charming and attractive!”

A girl with the name "I love" captivates the audience with her unusual, exotic beauty and extraordinary voice. Agree for Western Europe a girl with such a bright appearance is just a godsend, a breath of fresh air. The singer is simple, does not follow fashion, is passionate about her work and is completely immersed in music. That is why the return in the form of mega-popularity is so great. She is loved by millions, her songs are known by heart, magazines with her face on the cover are swept off the shelves, they dream about her. Yes, and that's all it is! It is she who wins the hearts of people and pleases them with her creativity. And its popularity is only growing. I think it's deserved.

The girl is predicted a great future among the celebrities of modern music, she is the brightest star of the British charts, her vocals are multifaceted, and therefore this performer has really great prospects. And it is simply impossible not to admire her.

The creative biography of Dua Lipa is impressive: the rising star of the British show business, the performer of songs in the style of dark pop has quickly won a place in the sun. The compositions performed by her are heard on the air of world radio stations, and some of the songs linger in the top.

By some magic, almost all singles automatically turn into hits. The artist already has an album sold with a circulation of 1.5 million copies, and collaboration with famous representatives of the music world.

Childhood and youth

Dua Lipa was born in 1995 in the capital of England, where her Albanian parents had moved from Kosovo a little earlier. The name of the girl was chosen carefully: Dua is translated as "I love" or "I want." When the future pop star turned 12, the family returned to their homeland. But after three years, the girl decided to leave again for London, where great opportunities for creativity opened up. In the city of her childhood, Dua settled with friends.

Linden grew in musical environment. Father Dukagzhin Lipa is a former rock performer, her daughter loved listening to his songs and also dreamed of a singing career. But in the school choir, the teachers rejected the girl's "low and ugly" voice. She continued to study vocals at home, at the same time she went to theater studio where they taught to feel confident on stage.

At the age of 16, a girl with a bright appearance, tall and slender (her height is 173 cm and her weight is 58 kg), became a model, participated in promotions, starred in promotional videos and television commercials.

Music and creativity

Dua Lipa stubbornly walked towards her dream. As a teenager, she began recording covers of popular hits, which she posted on YouTube video hosting. The girl sang her favorites,.

Dua Lipa's song "Be The One"

The first author's demo track called "New Love" was released when the girl was 20 years old. Soon, Dua gave the listeners the second single "Be The One", which hit the top ten popular songs in 11 European countries. Lucy "Pous" Taylor helped the singer create this composition.

In 2015, the young performer began writing her first album, in which the song "Be The One" became the only one whose authorship belongs to an outsider. She got into the release due to the fact that Lipe really liked it.

Representatives of show business were struck by the rapid ascent of the Albanian to the musical Olympus. With the release of "Be The One", each next song of the young artist immediately appeared at the top of the charts, and the performer herself was called one of the promising singers. Dua Lipa was immediately nominated for the "Sound of ..." list, in 2016 she already went on a big tour of Europe, including cities in the UK.

In early 2017, Dua, together with a young but already popular DJ from Holland, recorded the track "Scared To Be Lonely". Young musicians raised the theme of loneliness together in the song.

Dua Lipa and Martin Garrix's Scared To Be Lonely

And a little later, they presented the fans with a video for this composition, where both of them appeared. Music lovers noted the professionalism of the musicians and the incredible sensuality of the video clip. On the first day it was watched by a million YouTubers.

By the middle of the year, Lipa presented to fans debut album. Apparently, she did not think about the name for a long time - the disc bears the name of the singer "Dua Lipa". At the same time, there was another breakthrough in his career. The song "New Rules" became a super hit, confidently taking first place in the English charts.

Dua Lipa's song "New Rules"

Thus, the performer managed to repeat the success of the singer, whose song "Hello" in 2015 was in the lead on radio stations - in two years only these female performers managed to climb so high. In the summer, the video for "New Rules" was watched by a billion "residents" of the Network. The popularity of the song spread far beyond the UK, the single hit the top radio stations in a dozen countries around the world.

In general, 2017 was a busy year for Lipa. The girl was invited to participate in the main event musical year in England at the Glastonbury Festival. And in December, the singer became the winner of the rating of the Spotify audio streaming service: music lovers in the UK most often listened to her work.

Personal life

For a long time, the girl's personal life remained hidden from prying eyes. Fans gossiped that she had tender feelings for Lipa, but the singer allegedly did not reciprocate. Fans also attributed to the idol novels with, the frontman of the Coldplay group, who helped the girl create one of the songs. It was also said that Dua met with Martin Garrix. The assumptions were not confirmed.

In 2017, Lipa revealed her cards: Paul Klein, a member of the Lany musical group from Los Angeles, became the chosen one. However, the affair lasted several months. Now, it seems, the heart of the Albanian beauty is free, the press, like her page in "Instagram", are silent.

The artist loves tattoos; by the age of 20, five drawings flaunted on the girl’s body. It is not going to stop there. Dua Lipa, at the dawn of her fame, began to do charity work - together with her father, the singer organized a fund to help the people of Kosovo.

Dua Lipa now

2018 began with a triumph: Dua Lipa became the owner of music award BRIT Awards in two categories. The girl was named the best British solo artist and the "Best British Breakthrough of the Year".

In the spring, it became known that Lipa had begun work on her second studio album. This time the assistant was a Nigerian, British singer and composer Uzo Emenike, known to music lovers under the pseudonym MNEK.

The girl has already collaborated with the pop star - together the guys wrote the song "IDGAF". Lipa often works with outside musicians. In April, for example, she presented a new single "One Kiss", to which Scottish singer Calvin Harris had a hand.

In early June, the English singer delighted Russian fans - Dua Lipa's concert took place in Moscow for the first time.