Dua Lipa
English singer-songwriter, pop star
Born
August 22nd, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in England, a prominent singer-songwriter emerged on the music scene in the mid-2010s. Released the self-titled debut album in 2017, which featured the hit single 'New Rules'. Gained recognition for a blend of pop and dance music styles. Achieved significant commercial success with the follow-up album 'Future Nostalgia' in 2020, which spawned multiple chart-topping singles, including 'Don't Start Now' and 'Levitating'.
Released the album 'Future Nostalgia'
Had a major hit with 'New Rules'
Won multiple Grammy Awards
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