Dua Lipa (born August 22, 1995) was born in London, England. She is an English-Albanian singer and songwriter. Known for her mezzo-soprano vocal range and disco-infused production, she has garnered widespread recognition and media attention. Throughout her career. Dua Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, two Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award, and two Guinness World Records.
In 2021, she was featured on the Time 100 Next list, which highlights emerging influential figures. Before making her mark in the music industry, Lipa began her journey as a model. However, her true passion lay in music, leading her to sign a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records in 2014. It was in 2017 that she skyrocketed to fame with her self-titled debut album, which peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. The album spawned several successful singles, including "Be the One," "IDGAF," and the UK number-one hit, "New Rules." For her remarkable achievements, Dua Lipa was honored with the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
Continuing her trailblazing success, Lipa collaborated with Calvin Harris on the chart-topping single "One Kiss" in 2018. Notably, it became the longest-running number-one single by a female artist that year and earned Lipa the Brit Award for Song of the Year. In 2019, she triumphed at the Grammy Awards, winning the coveted titles of Best New Artist and Best Dance/Electronic Recording for her collaboration with Silk City on "Electricity."
With the release of her second album, "Future Nostalgia," in 2020, Dua Lipa solidified her position as a pop music powerhouse. The album received critical acclaim and marked her first UK number-one album. The lead single, "Don't Start Now," became the most commercially successful song by a female artist in the US that year, reaching high positions on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart. Follow-up singles such as "Physical," "Break My Heart," and "Levitating" also achieved great commercial success. "Levitating" even topped the Hot 100's year-end chart in 2021. In recognition of her stellar work, "Future Nostalgia" was awarded the Brit Award for British Album of the Year and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Furthermore, Dua Lipa's impact on the music industry extends to streaming platforms. Both her debut and second album have become the most-streamed female albums on Spotify, surpassing an impressive 10 billion streams each.
Dua Lipa's rise to stardom, marked by her powerful vocals, catchy melodies, and stylish persona, has firmly established her as one of the most influential and successful artists of her generation. With her unwavering talent and drive, she continues to captivate audiences around the world, solidifying her status as a true icon in contemporary pop music.
