Dua Lipa is a British singer, songwriter, and model, born on August 22, 1995, in London to Albanian parents from Kosovo[1][3]. She is the eldest of three siblings and grew up immersed in music, influenced by her father, a musician[4]. At age 11, Lipa moved with her family to Kosovo but returned to London alone at 15 to pursue music, attending the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School[4]. She began her career posting covers and original songs on YouTube and SoundCloud, and worked jobs like waitressing and modeling before securing a music publishing deal and, later, a record contract with Warner Bros. Records in 2014[1][2][4]. Lipa's self-titled debut album, released in 2017, marked her breakthrough, spawning hit singles such as "Be the One," "IDGAF," and the chart-topping "New Rules," which became a global phenomenon[1][3]. Her early success earned her two Brit Awards in 2018 for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act[1][3]. In 2019, she won Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for "Electricity," a collaboration with Silk City[1][2]. Her collaboration with Calvin Harris, "One Kiss," was the UK's best-selling single of 2018 and won a Brit Award for Song of the Year[1]. Her second studio album, "Future Nostalgia" (2020), became her first UK number-one album and reached the top three in the US, producing enduring hits like "Don't Start Now," "Physical," "Break My Heart," and "Levitating"[1][5]. "Future Nostalgia" won the Brit Award for British Album of the Year and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, while "Levitating" became a Diamond-certified single in the US[1]. Lipa has also been recognized for her collaborations, including work on the "Barbie" soundtrack, and has expanded her influence through projects like the Sunny Hill music festival in Kosovo and her editorial platform Service95[4][6]. Lipa is known for her distinctive voice, dance-pop sound, and bold public image. With seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards, she is one of the most decorated British artists of her generation[6]. Her music continues to achieve global success, and she remains a prominent figure in contemporary pop, recognized for both her artistic achievements and her cultural impact.