Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter known for dance-pop hits and a low, contralto-leaning voice.
Future Nostalgia: Dua Lipa’s 2020 album, blending contemporary dance-pop with disco and 1980s pop influences. The album’s singles established her as a leading voice in modern disco-influenced pop.
Elton John: An English singer, songwriter, and pianist whose career spans pop, rock, and musical theatre. Their duet and Pnau remix paired her with a veteran pop songwriter.
Kosovo: A landlocked country in Southeast Europe with an Albanian-majority population. Lipa’s parents are Kosovo Albanians, and she has described ties to the country.
Dance-pop: A pop-music style built around danceable rhythms, melodic hooks, and electronic production. It is the broad style in which many of her best-known songs sit.
Sunny Hill Festival: A music festival founded in Kosovo by Dua Lipa and her father, Dukagjin Lipa. The festival connects her international career with cultural events in Kosovo.
New Rules: A 2017 Dua Lipa song about setting boundaries after a breakup. Its video and singalong refrain became a defining early breakthrough.
Calvin Harris: A Scottish DJ, producer, and songwriter known for electronic dance music. Their 2018 single “One Kiss” brought her voice into a major house-pop collaboration.
Pristina: The capital and largest city of Kosovo. Lipa lived there as a child after her family returned from London.
Disco: A dance-music genre that emerged in the 1970s, marked by steady beats, orchestral textures, and bass-driven grooves. Its rhythms and production are prominent influences on Future Nostalgia.
Service95: A media and lifestyle platform founded by Dua Lipa, including a newsletter, book club, and podcast. It extends her public work into interviews, reading, and cultural commentary.