Rita Sahatçiu Ora, better known as Rita Ora, is a British singer-songwriter from London, UK. Originally born in Prishtina, Kosova in 1990, Ora’s family moved to London where she was raised. Her first UK exposure came after several collaborations with British singer Craig David. She also auditioned for BBC talent competition ‘Your Country Needs You’ - the prize of which was to represent England at the Eurovision Song Contest - but withdrew her application. In 2009, she signed a recording contract with Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation and relocated to America. Her debut album is schedule for release in 2011. |