Her first UK exposure came after several collaborations with British singer Craig David. In 2009, she also auditioned for BBC talent competition 'Your Country Needs You' – to select the United Kingdom's entrant for 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. The How We Do (Party) Songfacts reports that when Ora visited Clear Channel with Jay-Z to present music and videos from her debut release, the executives were so enthused by what they heard that they organised for How We Do (Party) to be immediately premiered on DJ JJ's afternoon show on New York's top hit music station WHTZ (Z100). Her debut album ORA was released on 26th August, 2012.
In December 2015, Ora filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation, seeking release from the label and citing that the contract she signed in 2008 is "unenforceable", due to California's "seven-year rule." The complaint stated that she's "only been permitted to release one album despite creating multiple additional records for release" and that her relationship with Roc Nation is "irrevocably damaged." Her complaint also pointed out a breach of contract, reporting that Roc Nation breached the recording agreement by improperly taking twenty percent commission of her income. In January 2016, Roc Nation filed a counter-lawsuit against Ora for breaking her recording contract. They reached a settlement in May 2016. In June 2016, it was reported that she signed a new record deal with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.
Ora's second studio album, Phoenix, was released in November 2018. The lead single, "Your Song", reached the UK top ten; and the subsequent singles, "Anywhere" and "Let You Love Me", reached the top five in the UK. "Let You Love Me" allowed Ora to become the first British female solo artist to have thirteen top ten songs in the United Kingdom. Phoenix was supported by the "Phoenix World Tour" which began March 1st, 2018 and commenced July 16th, 2019.
In September 2019, Ora revealed she had begun work on her third studio album.
Introduction
Rita Ora Lyrics
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Hello
(Hi everyone) thank you (thank-) for coming to our conference room
On our one-year anniversary (I know) of being in America
I think I′ve-, I think it's a sign, the fact that I came here on this specific day
I′m just sayin', no, thank you for having me, and uh-
This first song I'm gonna start off is called
I wish we start with
Should we start with "R.I.P." or "The Life?"
No, let′s start with "R.I.P."
"R.I.P." is uh, one of my favourite songs on my album
Which isn′t out yet
It's just really kinda fun because it′s a kind of a girl empowerment song and it
Was written by Drake, it was one of the songs that I didn't have any writing in
But I admit that, because it′s such a great song and I just wanted to sing it, so
This is "R.I.P."
The lyrics to Rita Ora's song "Introduction" serve as an actual introduction to the audience before she performs her song "R.I.P." In the opening lines, she thanks the audience for coming to their conference room on the one-year anniversary of being in America. She considers it a sign that she arrived on this particular day, expressing her gratitude for being invited and acknowledging the occasion.
Rita Ora then mentions that she is about to perform her first song, and she deliberates with the audience on whether to start with "R.I.P." or "The Life." She ultimately decides to begin with "R.I.P." and goes on to explain that it is one of her favorite songs on her album, which has not been released yet. She mentions that "R.I.P." is a girl empowerment song and reveals that it was written by Drake, expressing her admiration for the song and her desire to sing it despite not having been involved in the writing process.
In summary, the lyrics of "Introduction" serve as an introductory moment where Rita Ora expresses her gratitude for being invited to perform and discusses her decision to start her setlist with "R.I.P." The song represents a fun and empowering track on her upcoming album, written by Drake.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone, welcome Rita Ora
Greetings to all, let me introduce myself, I am Rita Ora
Hello
A friendly salutation, expressing my gratitude for your presence
(Hi everyone) thank you (thank-) for coming to our conference room
I would like to extend my appreciation for your attendance in this gathering
On our one-year anniversary (I know) of being in America
Today marks the celebration of our first year in America, a milestone worth acknowledging
I think I′ve-, I think it's a sign, the fact that I came here on this specific day
I believe that my presence here today is not a coincidence, it carries significant meaning
I′m just sayin', no, thank you for having me, and uh-
I would like to reiterate my gratitude for the opportunity to be here
This first song I'm gonna start off is called
Let me kick off the performance with the opening song titled
I wish we start with
It would be preferable to initiate with
Should we start with "R.I.P." or "The Life?"
Shall we begin with either "R.I.P." or "The Life?"
No, let′s start with "R.I.P."
Actually, let's commence with "R.I.P."
"R.I.P." is uh, one of my favourite songs on my album
"R.I.P." holds a special place among my personal preferences within my album
Which isn′t out yet
To clarify, the album has not been released thus far
It's just really kinda fun because it′s a kind of a girl empowerment song and it
This song is particularly enjoyable as it radiates a spirit of female empowerment
Was written by Drake, it was one of the songs that I didn't have any writing in
Interestingly, Drake wrote this song, and I didn't contribute to its writing
But I admit that, because it′s such a great song and I just wanted to sing it, so
However, I must confess that it is such a remarkable song that I couldn't resist performing it
This is "R.I.P."
And now, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the song titled "R.I.P."
Writer(s): J. Hendricks
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.