Rap-Up.com || Meet Roc Nation’s Newest Star Rita Ora

Now that J. Cole is out the gate, Roc Nation’s Rita Ora goes up to bat. The 20-year-old singer introduces herself to the world in her new video diary series, promising to show the good, bad, and ugly. Ora, who moved from Kosovo to England at a young age, takes us to the Notting Hill area of London where she frequents and to the studio as she records her debut.

“Rita’s been hiding for too long, this is now time to show you all why I’m on Roc Nation,” says the blonde bombshell, who’s been working on her album with heavy-hitters including Drake, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, and Stargate. Listen to her song “R.I.P.” in the background.

If you want to hear more, Rita is taking requests. She will sing a suggested topic each week as part of her ongoing “Lullaby” series.

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42 Comments

W
September 28th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Oooo she was in drakes over video, i remember her

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gwarg Reply:
September 28th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
@W, yah i was thinking that her BLONDE Hair

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Templeton Reply:
September 28th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
@gwarg,
Yeah.
But she’s been signed for over a year. She’s a model.
I never heard her music til now… Shiii never even really heard her talking …
She’s a beauty.

I think Jay goes 4 nice lookers & turns them into starts… *Coughs* Rihanna…

Its worked so far.

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Yea I Said It
September 28th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Shes Really Hot…..

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uhuh
September 28th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
She was signed a long time ago by the Roc. get ya facts straight Rap-Up

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Chris_DasMyName
September 28th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
She Looks Like She Gonna Be Big In The Music.. Can’t Wait to Hear Her Pipes!

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Ronnie Ron
September 28th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
man dat girl is sexyy

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luvizmydrugMX
September 28th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
okay roc nation putting out artist not gimmicks unlike some labels…….ha but yeah shes really pretty i kept seeing pictures of her and i didnt know that was her in drakes video

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Rochelle
September 28th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
She was signed about 2 1/2 Years Ago! She’s Great, Got a n incredible voice and you Jay loves her. (as an artist)

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DRB
September 28th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
She seems really cool but that list of producers doesn’t excite me. Its very run of the mill. I’m curious to hear her though.

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Sade B Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 5:34 am
@DRB, agreed! list of the producers doesn’t excite me either..i would have to hear her. but hopefully she makes the impact…

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Alicia's a homewrecka
September 28th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
sorry no more gimmicks…I do not care about pretty faces…the public wants true talent. She is a crossover of beyonce and rihanna…and that’s it. Charlie baltimore anyone?

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maya Reply:
September 28th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
@Alicia’s a homewrecka, she actually knows how to sing, no auto tune. You judging & don’t even know anything about her.

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Raeven Reply:
September 28th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@Alicia’s a homewrecka,
i think she is a mix of beyonce and rihanna too.. but only looks wise with rihanna cuz Rita has a HUGE vocal range..

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Triniti Reply:
September 28th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
@Alicia’s a homewrecka, Another dumb ass hater.

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Fa Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 3:20 am
@Triniti, Alicia’s a homewrecka is not a hater. she expresses only what millions of mainstream listeners think…I am fed up with tits and ass…Can someone actualy write melodies anymore? How much more screaming and badly told stories can we take! Alicia’s a homewrecka has the right to speak the truth…

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brainfood.com Reply:
September 30th, 2011 at 11:42 am
@Alicia’s a homewrecka,

I don’t like to pass judgement, but I did think of Charlie Baltimore when I saw her.

I’ll give her a shot if she’s got the vocals. I am tired of people screaming and calling it singing. A true singer doesn’t even have to use that much power because they express every note so well.

However, this generation may NEVER experience that because this a 7 day nation…after 7 days, they want something new…completely forgetting (the so forgettable) material that was the considered the “hotness.”

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isiah Reply:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
@Alicia’s a homewrecka, suck my dick

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maya
September 28th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
YES! Finally! She actually has talent so I’m happy for her.

What I’m NOT happy about is her working with stargate & tricky stewart. EVERYONE works with them, I hope she don’t sound like everyone else.

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otis
September 28th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Wow shes sexy as hell, easily could see her as the next riri.

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Triniti Reply:
September 28th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
@otis, LMAO!

Unlike Rihanna, Rita can actually SING!

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TheTruthWillShutYouUp
September 28th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
She is super dope and she just followed me on twitter

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bijan
September 28th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
she looks a lot like gwen stefani during her no doubt days in that picture

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isabella! Reply:
September 28th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
@bijan, when i saw her picture i thought she was gwen stefani, lol but from the music in the background it sound pretty good.

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peasant
September 28th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
aww she’s so down to earth..something is telling she gonna blow up real big..can’t wait to hear her album..i’m ver intrigue. this kinda make want to get in the studio and try and get a record deal.

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Onika Carter
September 28th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
I like her

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jewlz
September 28th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
thats bruno mars gf

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heart
September 28th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
I LIKE HER

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OKOKI
September 28th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
most yall dont know shit about her and already saying you like her. wow… people are such sheep. im sure she’s great but wow… next beyonce? based on what? you people are so easy to brainwash its unreal. do you ever forumlate opinions by yourself? you probably on like her because she ‘s on the same label as rihanna. just no valid basis whatsoever for liking her. just straight sheep!

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Umbrella&deepbag Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 5:58 am
@OKOKI, she maybe sound good on the video but nobody ear her in a entire song. People call her role model while she don’t prove anything yet. That the young generation, they’re all about swag, pretty face. Those kids don’t wait to ear her music, they already love it. Don’t get me wrong i ain’t got nothing against this girl, if her music is good then i’ll listening to it ,but i can’t understand those kids who only look for someone to idolize.

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brainfood.com Reply:
September 30th, 2011 at 11:46 am
@Umbrella&deepbag,

I kind of don’t understand this either. It’s like they need someone to look up to. I always looked up to my mother and other women who used their INTELLECT, to take them places.

…but come on. How many famous women got their because of sheer intelligence? That’s a dying breed…or the masses who don’t understand their worth are too busy trying to keep them quiet. And I mainly see this with women. Men are quicker to question another man’s authority while us women often just follow because we’re told to…othewise, we’re called the infamous “HATER.” The real haters are the people who are afraid of independent thinking. Sheep is right.

Sad outlook for the female species if you ask me.

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heey
September 29th, 2011 at 12:54 am
The song R.I.P sounds like drakes “Im ready for ya” XD

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Hugh
September 29th, 2011 at 7:07 am
She is so beautiful!

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saio
September 29th, 2011 at 7:25 am
roc nation gonna kill young money & cash money
jay-z
j cole
alexis jordan
jay electronica
rita ora
and there alot of managed artists
like rihanna, wale, mark ronson, melanie fiona and more

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JohnMee
September 29th, 2011 at 7:43 am
I think Rita Ora might have to potential to be a great artist. I definietly think she should collaborate with Charlie Vox, Melanie Fiona, or Tank….some R&B heads and see what craziness they come up with.

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sabrina
September 29th, 2011 at 9:22 am
We’ll see what she brings to the table. A lot of ya’ll seem to like her. Does she have any music out?

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Cranberry
September 29th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Bridget Kelly > Rita Ora.

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Truthseeker
September 30th, 2011 at 10:55 am
You all are tripping. If you did your research, you’d see that she’s not just a pretty face. She can sing (has incredible range) and she has that “it” quality. You act like it’s her fault that she’s pretty lmao. C’mon. The people that are quick to hate are just as bad as the people who are too quick to gas artist up.

I remember girls who thought Drake was lame years back and now they know all his songs (even the ones they thought were lame). Just chill out, and wait for the music. You might be eating your words down the line.

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TVA
September 30th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Jay is big on artist development and self starters. So most of the roster has been signed for a couple of years or were already working independently (Jay Electronica – he’s been working Act II for years now.) Craig David had Rita before Jay picked her up (if you guys remember him.) He’s done his homework. Alexis Jordan and Bridget Kelly have pipes too. I also like the sound Hugo has. 3 artists dropped projects (Hugo, J. Cole and Alexis Jordan (Euro release only)) So more of the stateside acts are finally ready to drop.

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KVOG
September 30th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
can’t wait to hear her music =)
I’m from Kosovo too =)

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