Dua Lipa

Released as singles, the defiant tropical house of “Hotter Than Hell” and “Lost In Your Light”’s love-giddy electro-pop have already established Dua Lipa as a pop powerhouse distinguished by her husky, soulful voice. Now, on a debut album inspired by past relationships, she gets to showcase her striking range. From the stinging dismissal of a remorseful ex (“IDGAF”) to a tender duet with Chris Martin (“Homesick”), the Londoner’s richly emotive singing and songwriting maintain her steeply upward trajectory.

It takes a genuine miracle for a new act to nudge Drake and Ed Sheeran out of UK singles chart monopoly, but Dua Lipa has done it three times.

Dua Lipa's long awaited self titled debut is thankfully more cohesive than expected.

The eagerly-awaited debut from the 21-year-old is already creating a buzz

Dua Lipa is a pop star born and raised on a stream of bottomless influences.

There are prolonged glimpses at the artist Dua Lipa could become.

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Dua Lipa — who doesn’t require a stage name because her birth one is so striking — has made it very clear in press releases and

Originally slated for release last September and then again for February, rising British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa delayed her debut album in part to include some “exciting collaborations”.

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