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Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa is a British pop singer and songwriter from London, known for chart-topping, disco-inflected pop and hits including “New Rules”, “Levitating” and “Houdini”. She has founded the Sunny Hill Festival, celebrating her Kosovar-Albanian heritage.
At a glance
Origin
London, England
Nationality
British
Years active
2015–present
Record label
Warner Records
Website
Awards
3× Grammy winner — Best New Artist (2019) & Best Pop Vocal Album (2021) — plus 7× BRIT Award winner
Biography
Early life and musical background
Dua Lipa was born and raised in London to Kosovar-Albanian parents, spending part of her childhood in Pristina before returning to the UK to pursue music. She began posting covers online as a teenager, developing the confident, pop-forward voice that would define her early singles.
Career breakthrough
Her 2017 self-titled debut album produced the global smash “New Rules”, and in 2019 she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, establishing her as one of the defining pop stars of her generation.
Musical style and influences
Her sound leans on disco, nu-disco and dance-pop, pairing retro production with modern, radio-ready hooks. Critics have highlighted her precise, cool vocal delivery and a consistent pop vision across her records.
Major releases
The 2020 album “Future Nostalgia” — home to “Don't Start Now” and “Levitating” — became a landmark pop record and won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. Her third album, “Radical Optimism” (2024), debuted at number one in the UK.
Awards and achievements
Dua Lipa is a three-time Grammy winner and a multiple BRIT Award recipient, including two wins as British Female Solo Artist.
Current activity
She headlined Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage in 2024 and toured the world behind “Radical Optimism”. Through the Sunny Hill Festival, co-founded with her father, she continues to spotlight music from Kosovo and Albania.
Last reviewed 11 Aug 2026.
Popular songs
New Rules
Dua Lipa · 2017
Don't Start Now
Future Nostalgia · 2019
Levitating
Future Nostalgia · 2020
One Kiss
with Calvin Harris · 2018
Houdini
Radical Optimism · 2023
Dance the Night
Barbie: The Album · 2023
In the news
Katy Perry, Lewis Capaldi and Martin Garrix light up Dua Lipa’s Sunny Hill Festival in Kosovo
3 Aug 2026 · festivals
Dua Lipa headlines Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage
28 Jun 2024 · live
Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ debuts at UK Number One
3 May 2024 · releases
Dua Lipa brings the world to Kosovo with Sunny Hill Festival
5 Aug 2022 · festivals
Dua Lipa releases ‘Future Nostalgia’, a modern pop landmark
27 Mar 2020 · releases
Dua Lipa wins Best New Artist at the 2019 Grammys
11 Feb 2019 · awards
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
Career timeline
2017
Debut album released
Her self-titled debut spawned the worldwide hit “New Rules”.
2019
Grammy: Best New Artist
Won Best New Artist (and Best Dance Recording) at the 61st Grammy Awards.
2020
“Future Nostalgia” released
A critically acclaimed pop landmark led by “Levitating”.
2021
Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Album
“Future Nostalgia” won Best Pop Vocal Album.
2024
“Radical Optimism” and Glastonbury
Third album debuted at UK No.1; headlined Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dua Lipa?
Dua Lipa is a British pop singer and songwriter from London, of Kosovar-Albanian heritage, and one of the biggest pop stars of her generation.
Where is Dua Lipa from?
She was born and raised in London, England, to Kosovar-Albanian parents.
What genre does Dua Lipa perform?
Her music is pop and dance-pop, drawing heavily on disco and nu-disco.
What are Dua Lipa's most popular songs?
Widely known songs include “New Rules”, “Don't Start Now”, “Levitating”, “One Kiss” and “Houdini”.
Which albums has Dua Lipa released?
Her studio albums are “Dua Lipa” (2017), “Future Nostalgia” (2020) and “Radical Optimism” (2024).
Sources & review
- Dua Lipa — Wikipedia · accessed 2026-08-11
- Grammy.com — Dua Lipa · accessed 2026-08-11
- Sunny Hill Festival — Wikipedia · accessed 2026-08-11
Profile last reviewed 11 Aug 2026.