Dua Lipa ... This phantasmagoric name flaunts on blue screens, on the strips of local newspapers, on coated glossy pages ... Dua's songs are singing from irons and multicooker. Critics call her a phenomenon and a unique one. Crowds of admirers in unison perform the parts of her compositions. And some wonderingly ask: what is the phenomenon of Dua Lipa? Why is the number of her fans growing exponentially? There are 5 reasons for this, as Igor Nikolaev sang.
Dua - fresh blood
Dua Lipa is (all of a sudden) no Disney child like the much-talked-about Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and to name a few. The singer's face was not disgusted to the point of insanity, not overgrown with childish mimi-memories. As happened to Cyrus, that she became known as the well-behaved Hannah Montana, dancing in sequin dresses. And having matured, she transformed into a fan of nudity and false noses in the form of a phallus. As a result, millions of hearts around the world flutter in horror!
But Dua Lipa stayed behind the scenes for a long time, working day and night in the recording studio. It was published on YouTube only with covers of Christina Aguilera and Joss Stone. And did not disturb the hearts of adults uncles and aunts with a criminal Disney past! Therefore, she had a medium-temperature reputation and did not get hold of haters.
By the way, little Dua did not even think about Disney. Her parents are natives of Kosovo, who, together with their daughter, left their native lands in the nineties. In London, the family had a hard time. Once, during an interview, the singer opened up: she said that her father plowed day shifts, and in the evenings attended business school, and then mastered journalism. Mother, who holds a PhD, was also not shy about simple work. And I managed to combine it with the comprehension of the tourism industry!
Dua is not recorded for show
Dua Lipa is not about pipeline production of songs. The performer spends a long time over each song. In honor of this, she even stamped the word "Patience" on her hand.
Dua is an old school girl
Lipa rejected fighting for rebirth from the ashes of the 90s! Aguilera and Pink are her holiest landmarks in the world of music, and she would like to preserve their foundations. In addition, the singer is very fond of those unusual cowboy tops and bell-bottomed trousers, in which Aguilera once flaunted desperately on the red carpet.
Dua sings in an unusual style
Dua dubbed her style of music-making and singing "dark pop", and so it happened ... It's a salad of powerful ingredients: the sound of pop music from the beginning of the 2000s + hip-hop motifs drawn from the legacy of Tupac, Kendrick Lamar and Jermaine Cole. Lipa spices this charm with a pinch of rap - and voila - Dua's compositions at the same time excite radiant nostalgia in the heart and motivate to shake the body on the dance floor.
And now - a minute of conspiracy! What if Dua deliberately chose such an outlandish style - dark pop - to get many classes? Oh, likes. After all, we sketch out what we are talking about when we hear "rock musician" or "rap diva". But the title "queen of dark pop" will arouse interest in Pushkin. And it will make you look at YouTube. Vzhzhzhuh - and the song "New Rules" gets a billion two hundred first viewing!
By the way, Lipa disowns the title "Goddess of Dark Pop" in favor of the singer Sia.
Dua makes great music
Each song of the singer is truly her brainchild. By his own efforts, he gives birth to meanings, texts and melodies. Doesn't use autotune - live her voice is just as stringy, full-sounding, charmingly dry. In the texts, he does not mourn the betrothed, calling on the forces of nature to return him, but blessedly wishes all the best.
Dua motivates women to love themselves ardently, to be filled with power, to acquire armor, which will turn away toxic partners.
Now enter "Dua Lipa" into the search box on Youtube - and enjoy.
British singer Dua Lipa poses with two well-deserved awards after the Grammy ceremony, February 10, 2019
The new it-girl of the music industry, at the age of 23, the British singer Dua Lipa managed to set many records. For example, she received her first world tour just two years after her debut, last year she managed to disrupt the most nominations in the Brit Awards (the British analogue of the Grammy), and in this one ─ take the Grammy in the nomination for Best New Artist ", And at the same time a statuette for the best dance record. Each of her hits explodes the charts all over the world - we are willing to bet that you also know some of them very well, because the good old songs "Be the One", "New Rules" and "One Kiss" were widely broadcast on domestic radio stations.
The worldwide love for Dua, however, is not a momentary phenomenon. Millennials love her for her daring style, older people love her for a strong voice that can sound good even without a phonogram, political editors for her Kosovo origin, and glossy ones for commendable career aspirations, body positive and sensible feminism. And what else is worth falling in love with a singer who claims to have a legendary musical career, we tell below.
Girl with a Balkan heart
At some point, Kosovar origin really became Dua's "calling card": in the 90s, her family fled from the Balkan wars to London, where the girl began to receive education. In 2008, when Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia, the Lipa family returned home. True, young Dua was so obsessed with the desire to become a star that at the age of 15 she went back to London in search of success.
Dua inherited her aspiration to sing from her father, who was once a very famous rock star in Pristina, although he never managed to become famous internationally. Well, his daughter definitely made amends by restoring family justice.
Today, the performer is often called the ambassador of Kosovo culture and not without reason: in her comments, Dua often tries to debunk the myth of a war-exhausted republic, convincing fans that her country is developing rapidly. “There are still destroyed areas here,” the singer admitted in an interview, “but every time I return home, I notice that something new and good is constantly happening here. There are so many talents here - and, finally, people are beginning to understand this. "
Knows the value of labor
While Dua lived with her parents in London, she attended the forge of young talents - Sylvia Young's drama school, from which Rita Ora, Amy Winehouse, Sarah Harrison and many other industry luminaries graduated at different times. Returning to the UK again, the future singer plunged headlong into the difficulties of adulthood. They had to forget about the theater school - Dua constantly tried to combine her studies in a regular school with work - and often to the detriment of her studies. Plus, since she was living with friends, partying often took priority over lessons. As a result, Dua even failed her final exams - and almost died of shame. However, the girl quickly pulled herself together and a year later her results allowed her to immediately enter 4 prestigious British universities.
But even the prospect of finally gnawing the granite of science could not distract the girl from her main dream - to sing (she did not repeat the success of Justin Bieber: her covers of the songs of Christina Aguilera or Nelly Furtado, although they were popular on YouTube, did not attract a single producer ). To make a living, Dua and the hostess worked in the club and sang in restaurants - all in the hope that at least someone would notice her. However, very soon she was really noticed - only as a model.
Working as a model was her first experience in bodyshaming.
Dua's correct and southern handsome face and her stately height really attracted attention, so it is not surprising that at one point the girl was offered to try herself in the modeling business. This, of course, was never her dream, but it was worth a try. “Some of my friends worked like that,” Dua recalls, “and I never got a decent job. But then they told me that I urgently needed to lose weight. At first I tried to lose those extra pounds, but diets only spoiled my mood, ruined my health and gave rise to problems with self-esteem. "
Fortunately, Dua has always been a strong personality, so she never looked at her excess weight as a serious drawback. The future star knew: a brilliant career depends only on talent and charisma.
Today Dua Lipa remains one of the most popular messengers of body positive. “Each of us should have the privilege of loving our body and feeling sexy,” she says. “I'm glad that I can promote this idea to the masses and support all the girls who need to understand that they are already damn sexy and should not change. to please others. " And, by the way, the popularity was followed by modeling contracts in several fashionable capitals at once. The results of her work as a model can be appreciated in the latest advertising campaign for Patrizia Pepe, for which Dua also covered the famous hit "Bang bang".
Sings wisely
In the summer of 2017, Dua Lipa released her first solo album, where she presented not only her new songs, but also those that have brought her unprecedented popularity for several years now. She herself defines her work as "dark pop" ─ first of all, because in her songs there is both melody and danceability, as well as a deep meaning, which is also expressed every time in her video.
For example, the sensational single New Rules, which did not leave the Russian charts for a long time, subtly showed Dua's adherence to the ideas of feminism - but not the warlike, which half of Hollywood is obsessed with today, but rather the recognition that women should always think about each other. and support those less fortunate.
Or her video for the song IDGAF. The meaning of the song is simple and eternal - about how painful it is for each of us to part with a loved one. And yet, even here, Dua did not think in standard categories and, together with her team, showed a very stylish story of a personal spiritual break. The video perfectly shows the opposition of the two sides of the performer's personality - soft and cold. But, perhaps even more interesting is the ending of the video, in which self-love wins. “We didn't want to talk too literally about the breakup,” explains the director of the video, Henry Scholfield. “We wanted to visualize the inner struggle and show the two sides of the girl’s emotional state. It's like a fight with someone you love. The stronger side first scolds, but then convinces their weak alter ego that together they don't give a damn about everything (they don’t give a f ***) ”(
Ward of the top company Warner Bros. Records, Dua has already sung with such renowned artists as Sean Paul, Chris Martin and Miguel. And the composition Electricity, which eventually took the Grammy for Best Dance Recording, was created by Dua in a team with Mark Ronson and Diplo. And we think that this is just the beginning. After all, as the American Recording Academy decided, Dua is the new artist. But already the best.
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British Dua Lipa is already ready to blow up the NSC Olimpiyskiy! On May 26, the singer will open the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev. Let's get to know the beauty closer.
1. How old is Dua Lipa?
2. What is Dua Lipa's real name?
... Dua Lipa. Contrary to popular belief, the girl performs under her real name. And the mystery of his unusualness lies in the origin of the singer - Dua's parents are from Albania. "Dua" is translated from Albanian as "I love", "I want" or "I need".
3. How tall is Dua Lipa?
Don't ask how we found out, but her height is 175 centimeters. It is interesting that our favorite Ed Sheeran is in the same "height" category.
4. How did Dua Lipa's career begin?
Believe it or not, the girl came to music thanks to YouTube. On her page, she exhibited covers of songs by Alessia Cara, Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera and Jamie xx.
5. Does Dia Lipa have a boyfriend?
At the moment, we only know that the performer was in a serious relationship with the lead singer of the LANY group Paul Klein. Unfortunately, in January 2018, the couple announced their breakup.
6. What is Dua Lipa's nationality?
The girl was born in London (UK), but you cannot call her a purebred British - we have already said above that her parents are from Albania. Or, more precisely, from Kosovo, or more precisely, from Pristina. Before the birth of their daughter, they moved to London, but in 2008 returned to Kosovo. At the age of 15, Dua decided to return to the UK capital to fulfill her dream of making music. In addition, her father, Dukagzhina Lipa, is a famous singer in her homeland.
Dua Lipa: photo of the British singer
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7. What is Dua Lipa's second profession?
If you didn't know, Dua Lipa worked as a model. Her career began at the age of 16, but she did not consider it successful, even despite contracts with several units of Next Model Management, and decided to focus on her musical career:
I was offered to become a model when I was still very young, but the problem was that I never fit.
8. What is the name of Dua Lipa's debut album?
Nothing original - “Dua Lipa”. It came out in 2017. The album includes the hits "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)", "Be The One" and "Hotter Than Hell".
9. What is the name of Dua Lipa's performance style?
Do not think that everything is predictable here. The singer herself calls it "dark pop". I wonder what music critics think about this?
10. What is it that you didn't know about Dua Lipa?
Dua Lipa is featured in the documentary "See in Blue", produced by The FADER and YouTube Music. The singer talks about her childhood, conducts a city tour, lets her into a recording studio ... In general, you need to see this:
Photo source: @dualipa
Dua Lipa is a former model and now the star of the British pop scene. Her musical career began in 2009 with cover versions of songs by other performers, but soon the girl's independent work won the love of listeners all over the world thanks to the singer's deep, non-standard voice and her extraordinary appearance.Childhood and education
Dua Lipa was born on August 22, 1995 in London. Her parents, ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, emigrated from Pristina to the capital of Great Britain, fleeing the horrors of the civil war unleashed in Yugoslavia. A significant place in the subsequent development of Dua as a singer was played by her father Dukagjin Lipa. He was a famous rock musician in Pristina and, as a creative person in love with beautiful melodies and songs, became the first guide for young Dua Lipa to the world of music. Together they listened to the hits of Bob Dylan, Sting, David Bowie and other talented performers.The name of the future singer, given to her from birth, means "love" in translation. Dua, although she did not like this name in childhood, got used to it and by the time of her appearance on the big stage did not take any pseudonym.
From early childhood, Dua Lipa's dream was to perform on stage, she even studied acting at the famous Sylvia Young Theater School. It is noteworthy that at different times famous actors and vocalists became graduates of this educational institution: Adele Silva (Doctor Who), Alex Pettifer (Thunderbolt), Amy Winehouse, Ella Pernell (Tarzan, Churchill), Keely Hawes ("Ashes to Ashes").
In 2008, after the declaration of independence of Kosovo, the Lipa family went back to Pristina, where the following year Dua began to actively run her music channel on YouTube. Her first experiences were cover versions of songs by Nelly Furtado and Christina Aguilera.
At the age of 15, Dua Lipa left her father's house and returned to London with the aim of starting a serious musical career. However, at first she has to work as a waitress and a model in order to be able to pay for a rented apartment rented with friends. There was a time when she worked at the face control of a nightclub, and the singer later called this experience "terrifying". Without a doubt, the girl would have been able to prove herself in the modeling business, in this she was helped by her attractive appearance and a suitable height of 173 cm, but still Dua strove for a completely different scene.
Several significant factors helped Dua Lipa to start her career as a singer. This includes meeting the famous musician, author of the single "New Age" Marlon Rudette, who advised the aspiring vocalist to record her own songs and post them on open platforms. In addition, the above-mentioned YouTube channel attracted attention to Dua.
Career
In 2015, 19-year-old Dua Lipa signed a contract with the record company Warner Music Group. This event marked the beginning of her dizzying musical career. In the same year, the singer's first two singles ("New Love" and "Be the One") were released, soaring into the top ten of the European charts. 
Already during this period, Dua Lipa's musical style took shape, which she herself defines as "dark-pop". In her music, electronic rhythms and synthesizers are actively involved, and most often electric guitars, drums and pianos are included in the arrangement. Music critics and fans alike celebrate the passion, expression and courage that is felt in every song of Dua.
Although the first studio album, Dua Lipa, was only released on June 2, 2017, by then the British singer was already well known in Europe, North America and Australia. The singles "Last Dance" (February 18, 2016) and "Hotter Than Hell" (May 6, 2016) made it possible to gain popularity in the UK, and "Blow Your Mind" (August 26, 2016), in turn, fell in love with the audience. in North America.
Dua Lipa - Blow Your Mind
The most famous song of Dua Lipa - "New Rules" was released for the first time as part of the album. It is noteworthy that the video clip for this hit has collected more than 1.3 billion views on YouTube, thanks to which in 2018 Dua became the youngest pop singer, whose video received more than 1 billion views.
Music critics and fans alike celebrate the passion, expression and courage that is felt in every song of Dua.
A significant moment in the singer's career and a kind of symbol of her recognition in most of the world was Dua's participation in the opening ceremony of the Champions League final at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev on May 26, 2018. In front of the assembled audience, the vocalist performed the aforementioned single "New Rules".Dua Lipa - New Rules
Separately, it should be mentioned that in 2018 Dua Lipa won two awards at the prestigious British Brit Awards - Breakthrough of the Year and Best British Female Artist.
Charity
An important fact in the singer's biography is that she remained not indifferent to the problems of her native Kosovo. Having learned from the history of her family the gravity of the fate of a refugee and a displaced person, the girl, together with her father, founded the Sunny Hill Foundation. The goal of the organization is to help people in need - both refugees and residents of Pristina and other cities in Kosovo.Dua Lipa's personal life
Dua Lipa is unmarried and has no children. The singer is rather closed in the matter of personal relationships and never gives information about her men. This is partly the reason for numerous rumors, gossip and scandals associated with the name of Dua. 
According to her fans, the girl very often changes her boyfriends. In addition to photo-confirmed and testimonial relationships with model Isaac Carew and Lany's musician Paula Klein, Dua has been suspected of having ties to Coldpay's Chris Martin and DJ and vocalist Calvin Harris.
After the end of the Champions League final in Kiev, numerous articles appeared in the press about the sudden, turbulent and extremely short-lived relationship between Dua Lipa and Real Madrid star player Marco Asensio. At the same time, the girl soon published a denial of these rumors on her pages on social networks.
Dua Lipa now
Dua continues to actively perform with concerts throughout Europe, including Moscow. Among the main news regarding the singer's activities, one can single out information about the preparation of the second studio album and the upcoming launch of a clothing line under its own brand.Dua Lipa - One Kiss
All the latest news from Dua Lipa's life can be found on the girl's pages on Instagram and Twitter - she is an active user of social networks.
During her 22 years, Dua Lipa has achieved a lot in her career: she released her debut album that exploded the world charts, and also starred in a documentary film dedicated to her work.
Judging by her biography, the young singer will soon take one of the places of honor in the world music world, displacing such stars as Rihanna and Taylor Swift.
Children's passion for singing
Dua was born in London in 1995. Her parents are ethnic Albanians. They are originally from Kosovo, but in the 1990s they had to leave their homes and settle in England. Already in her childhood, the future singer dreamed of singing on stage, and this is no coincidence, since her father, Dukagzhin Lipa, was a rock musician, in addition, the girl studied at the famous school of dramatic art.
In the photo, Dua Lipa as a child with her mother. When she was 13 years old, the whole family returned to their homeland. During these years, Dua already performed cover versions of compositions by Christina Aguilera and Nelly Furtado, and then published them on YouTube in order to attract public attention. Having decided to build a career on stage, the girl returned to London, where she not only sang, but also engaged in the modeling business.
Career start and stage success
Before getting on stage, Lipa sang in the club and restaurants, hoping that the producers would notice her there. She was really noticed, but offered not what she wanted, but a job as a model. Her beautiful appearance and stately height (173 cm) allowed her to walk on the catwalk, however, the girl's weight did not suit employers. She tried to lose those extra pounds, although it cost her a lot of emotional stress.
In 2015, Dua began collaborating with Warner Bros. Records, starting work on their debut album. The first success came to her after writing the second single Be the One, which reached number 10 in the charts of many European countries. At the same time, the performer began touring with concerts in the cities of Great Britain and Europe. In the winter of 2016, the young singer released her third single, Last Dance, and two more were released in the same year. During this time, all the songs brought her unprecedented popularity and success, occupying high positions in the world charts.
Lipa spent a lot of time in the studio, working on numerous tracks, thanks to which in the summer of 2017 her debut solo album Dua Lipa was released. The seventh single, New Rules, gained wild popularity not only among UK music lovers, but did not leave the Russian charts for a long time. From the latest news about the rising pop star, it is known that she will perform at the Brit Awardsruen in London in February 2018.
Boyfriend romance and lifestyle
Dua is not yet married and has no children, however, events in her personal life are changing so quickly that fans do not have time to track who is her boyfriend at the moment. For some time, the girl met with the fashion model Isaac Carew, however, soon their relationship came to naught. In the summer of 2016, she met Lany frontman Paul Klein, who, like the singer, performed at the British Summertime Festival. The young people were having a great time, however, this romantic relationship also quickly ended. After parting with Klein, Lipa remembered her ex-boyfriend, Isaac Carew, soon resuming an affair with him. She was also credited with relationships with Martin Garrix and Chris Martin.
Pictured is Dua Lipa with her new boyfriend. www.instagram.com/dualipa The ideal of beauty for the singer is Marilyn Monroe, whom she considers the model of a real woman. Offstage, Dua prefers soft makeup and comfortable clothes, even if this does not fit into generally accepted trends.