International Artist Spotlight: Dua Lipa

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: DUA LIPA

Dua Lipa "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)"

Exactly a month ago, this blog introduced Dua Lipa. She probably didn't need an introduction though, as she's been blowing up top 50 charts in multiple countries for close to a year now. Dua Lipa, while born in London, is ethnically Albanian, and her parents moved to London from Kosovo. She moved back to Kosovo with her family in 2008, before returning back to London to launch her rising music career. At first, she started a career as a model before moving on to music. The song featured today was her first song to enter the Billboard U.S. charts, coming in at 72. She has been featured on tracks with Martin Garrix and Sean Paul. Last month's song "New Rules," was the first number one hit for her in the U.K., and the first female artist to reach that spot since Adele in 2015. She was also the most streamed woman of 2017 on Spotify in the U.K. It appears she's got a bright future ahead of her, as she is starting to work on her second studio album. I am definitely a big fan of hers, and love her voice. I certainly hope you'll enjoy and explore more of her music as well. 

Lyrics to "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)"

February Love Song #28

FEBRUARY LOVE SONG #28

Dua Lipa "New Rules"

In a twist on this month's theme, I chose a break up song for the last song of the month. We are breaking up with the love song theme as March approaches. Dua Lipa has broken into the pop scene within the last few months, with "New Rules" being the smash hit that has really put her in the spotlight. It's a powerful song about not going back to your ex, no matter what. Dua lays down "New Rules" that are supposed to help remind her of why going back won't work. It has a really catchy beat, and Dua Lipa's voice is great in its own right. Combine that with a little sass with this particular song, and it makes a fantastic song. I highly recommend other songs off of this album as well. Whether you're going through a break up or not, enjoy this song. Don't forget to check back tomorrow as I unveil March's theme!

Lyrics to "New Rules"