# Dua Lipa Source: https://www.popfiltr.com/artist-profile/dua-lipa Language: en > Explore the career of pop superstar Dua Lipa. Our definitive profile covers her biography, influences, signature "dark pop" sound, and breakout hits. --- ## Dua Lipa Dua Lipa is a British singer-songwriter born on August 22, 1995, in London. Daughter of Albanian rock artist Dukagjin Lipa, she is known for her sultry vocals, honest lyrics, and a “dark pop” sound. Influenced by Nelly Furtado, Pink, 2Pac, and David Bowie, Lipa’s music combines elements of pop and introspective storytelling, making her one of the leading voices in modern pop music. ![Dua Lipa artist profile](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/654356ba87e495a73b911ec3_Dua-Lipa-artist-profile.avif) Dua Lipa, born on August 22, 1995, in Westminster, London, to Albanian parents from Kosovo, has become a global pop sensation in a relatively short span of time. Her father, Dukagjin Lipa, a marketing manager who also led a rock band in Kosovo, and her mother, Anesa Lipa, a tourism executive, provided a nurturing environment that was conducive to her artistic growth. The family moved back to Kosovo when Dua was 11, but she returned to London at age 15 to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. Living with a family friend and working in restaurants to make ends meet, she enrolled in the Sylvia Young Theatre School, part-time, to hone her craft. Her initial foray into the music industry was through modeling and YouTube covers. She was eventually discovered by Ben Mawson of Tap Management, who was struck by her smoky voice and her cover of Nelly Furtado's "Scared of Beautiful." Mawson and his team developed her skills over a period of two years, leading to her debut single "New Love" in 2015. However, it was her second single, "Be the One," that catapulted her into fame. The song was a commercial success, charting in multiple countries and setting the stage for her self-titled debut album, released in 2017. The album, "Dua Lipa," was a critical and commercial success, featuring hits like "New Rules" and "IDGAF." The former became an anthem for female empowerment and broke several records, including becoming the first song in nearly two years by a female solo artist to reach the UK number one spot. The album's success led to two Grammy awards for Dua Lipa, including Best New Artist in 2019. Her second album, "Future Nostalgia," released in 2020, was a departure from her earlier work. It was influenced by an array of genres, from disco and pop to electronic and funk. The album was critically acclaimed, with tracks like "Don't Start Now" and "Levitating" becoming global hits. It won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2021, solidifying Dua Lipa's place in the music industry. Dua Lipa is also known for [her activism](https://www.popfiltr.com/articles/dua-lipa-joaquin-phoenix-jon-stewart-and-more-call-on-biden-for-gaza-ceasefire-one-child-being-killed-every-15-minutes) and philanthropy. She has been vocal about various social issues, including the refugee crisis and LGBTQ+ rights. She has also been involved in charitable endeavors through her Sunny Hill Foundation, which aims to reduce social inequality. One lesser-known but significant aspect of Dua Lipa's career is her involvement with [Service-95](https://www.popfiltr.com/articles/what-is-service95-a-dive-into-dua-lipas-weekly-newsletter), a creative agency and production company she co-founded. Service-95 serves as a platform for various artistic collaborations and has been instrumental in shaping the visual and aesthetic aspects of her music career. The agency has worked on several of her music videos, providing a cohesive and unique visual identity that complements her musical style. In terms of her musical influences, Dua Lipa cites an eclectic mix of artists, from David Bowie and Bob Dylan to Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Her music is a blend of various genres, and she has collaborated with artists from different musical backgrounds, including Calvin Harris, Madonna, and Missy Elliott. Dua Lipa's fashion sense is another noteworthy aspect of her public persona. She has been a regular at fashion weeks and has collaborated with several high-end brands. Her style is a mix of contemporary and retro influences, much like her music. ‍ ## Latest From compelling tech giants to recognize Kosovo’s borders to securing visa freedom for its citizens, discover how Sunny Hill Festival became Europe’s most exciting and consequential music festival. ![Dua Lipa in black short-pile faux fur bra top, pants and a blazer](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/672e38721f72e957f78b2989_Dua-lipa-Asian-tour-radical-optimism.avif) Due to unforeseen safety issues with the stage, Dua Lipa’s highly awaited Jakarta show was canceled, leaving fans hopeful for a future return as the Radical Optimism tour continues across Asia. ![Dua-Lipa-announces-new-tour-dates-for-radical-optimism](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/66e31058e394a4046f602169_Dua-Lipa-announces-new-tour-dates-for-radical-optimism.avif) Don’t miss out on the chance to see Dua Lipa live—get your tickets early and be part of the Radical Optimism tour! *new dates added* ![Taylor-swift-wins-best-in-pop-vma-2024](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/66e262136555dbf95f92182a_Taylor-swift-wins-best-in-pop-vma-2024.avif) The 2024 VMAs celebrated the year's top talent with stunning performances and major wins, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best K-Pop. ![Dua-Lipa-houdini-best-choreography-vma-2024](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/66e2557d4c6df07f9d8fdf1e_Dua-Lipa-houdini-best-choreography-vma-2024.avif) Dua Lipa secures VMA with hit single 'Houdini'. ![Dua Lipa posing with her own reflection, summer 2024](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/66919587e6a8c85623c52dac_Dua%20Lipa%20posing%20at%20Rock%20Werchter%20Festival%2C%20Belgium.avif) Dua Lipa is glowing in the latest photos. Is it her booming career, phenomenal festival performances, newfound confidence, or perhaps her blossoming romance that's making her so radiant? ![Dua Lipa posing at Rock Werchter Festival in Belgium, 2024](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/66918e02b2ac17a027453cc6_Dua%20Lipa%2C%20Radical%20Optimism%20Tour%202024-1.avif) Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism Tour saw 90,000 tickets sold in just five minutes for her first Wembley Stadium show, with a total of 180,000 tickets sold within hours for both June 2025 dates. ![Sabrina Carpenter in a stunning mint silk gown, celebrating her sold out 'Short 'n Sweet' tour, july 4](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/6687062715377f9198be2037_Sabrina%20Carpenter%20Announces%20Sold%20Out%20Short%20n%20Sweet%20tour.avif) Sabrina Carpenter has surpassed Rihanna to become the 5th biggest artist on Spotify and sold out her entire "Short n' Sweet" tour. ![Dua Lipa Radical Optimism Asia Tour 2024 poster](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65f20443f2456556119dd53b_Dua%20Lipa%20%27Radical%20Optimism%27%20Album%20Cover.webp) Dua Lipa's "Radical Optimism" tour is set to dazzle Asia with stops in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea, starting November 2024. ![Dua Lipa via Instagram on gaza, rafah, and israel](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/66565b88494884f6c9ef1ebb_Dua%20Lipa%20calls%20for%20end%20of%20Genocide%20in%20Gaza.avif) Following Israel’s attack on Rafah, where over 40 civilians were killed and hundreds injured, Dua Lipa demands a permanent ceasefire and global support for Gaza. ![Dua Lipa takes a deep dive wearing a black one-piece swimsuit, with flowing auburn red hair on an alternative cover art for her 3rd studio album 'Radical Optimism'.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/66353f04cd5d4f4b329a5a11_Dua%20Lipa%20%27Radical%20Optimism%27%2C%20alternative%20album%20cover%20art.avif) Radical Optimism finds Dua Lipa in a new era of polish and confidence, a shift from her earlier, more unfiltered releases. ![Dua Lipa submerged in a pool, black and white](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65f2063893e257c417025516_Dua%20Lipa%20Announces%203rd%20studio%20album%20%27radical%20optimism%27%20out%20May%203.avif) Dua Lipa announces the highly anticipated 3rd studio album, 'radical optimism', set to be released on May 3. ![Dua Lipa on the cover of 'New Music Friday', February 16 Edition, PopFiltr](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65d0665f31a45a262aac42de_Dua%20Lipa%20%27Training%20Season%27%20Cover%20Art.avif) Explore the latest hits from Junior H & Peso Pluma, Yeat, Nep, Ozuna, Chase Mathew among others in our New Music Friday roundup for February 16. ![Dua Lipa in 'Training Season' music video, released February 15](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65cf1735cf00888e66a66b8a_Dua%20Lipa%20in%20a%20%27Training%20Season%27%20Music%20Video.avif) With 'Training Season,' Dua Lipa has us dancing again as though we've just experienced music for the first time. ![Taylor Swift on the Grammy Award's Red Carpet, 2024](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65c03d5bebdbd70a0f8cacc4_425659485_18412736095028634_4678638444064840116_n.avif) ![Grammy Awards 2024 - Complete List of Winners](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65c0330eebdbd70a0f87412b_2024_grammys_winners_complete_list_live_66th_grammy_awards.avif) The 66th annual Grammy Awards, music's most illustrious evening, is underway, with live updates on the complete list of winners as they're announced. ![Dua Lipa performs 'Houdini' Live in London Sessions](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65a1923525ef23e2d0b30ce6_Dua%20Lipa%27s%20Live%20Sessions%20in%20London%20%27Houdini%27.avif) Captivating fans with her fiery presence and a fresh sound twist, Dua Lipa's live London Session of 'Houdini' reimagines the chart-topping hit with unparalleled style and energy. ![Dua Lipa stuns in a new images from NYC](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/659ef97bbae5d1b068709e93_Dua%20Lipa%20in%20NYC%20(2).avif) Dua Lipa stuns in a new photo dumb from NYC. ![Dua Lipa enjoys her vacation in India](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/6591f65450e3623a103584ab_Dua-Lipa-in-India-5.avif) Dua Lipa shares a fresh collection of images from India, marking the end of her family's memorable vacation. ![Dua Lipa with red hair trapped in a mirror room in 'Houdini's Adam Port Mix](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/6585cff89ae01230757c89fc_Dua%20Lipa%20%27Houdini%27%20Adam%20Port%20Mix.avif) Dua Lipa's "Houdini" mix by Adam Port, released on December 22, infused the original hit with a unique house flavor and sparked some controversy – but was it worth it? ![Dua Lipa Tim Cook interview for Season 3 of Dua Lipa At Your Service](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/6581bde2e823ea972430f196_Dua%20Lipa%20Tim%20Cook%20interview%20for%20Dua%20Lipa%20At%20Your%20Service.avif) Season 3 of "At Your Service" showcases Dua Lipa engaging with prominent guests such as Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, Ziwe Fumudoh, BLACKPINK's Jennie, Esther Perel, Amanda Feilding, Sasha Velour, Penn Badgley, Paloma Elsesser, and Amelia Dimoldenberg. ![Dua Lipa shoot for Dua Lipa: At Your Service](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/652b4218688e2b9322823e93_Dua%20Lipa%20At%20Your%20Service.avif) In "Dua Lipa: At Your Service," host Dua Lipa delves into topics ranging from spirituality and human rights to music and fashion, engaging with iconic guests like Elton John, Billie Eilish, and Nobel laureate Nadia Murad for a listening experience that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. ![Dua Lipa stars as a spy seductress in the upcoming 'Argylle' movie, set to premiere on February 2, 2024.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/6578cb60523eeecd43391dd8_Dua-Lipa-Argylle-Premier.avif) Argylle," set for release on February 2, 2024, stars Dua Lipa in her acting debut alongside Henry Cavill in this Apple Original spy thriller directed by Matthew Vaughn. The film, promising a blend of espionage and glamour, features Bryce Dallas Howard as an author whose spy novels eerily start mirroring real-life events, leading her into a world of intrigue and danger. ![Tim Cook and Dua Lipa sitting on a red couch for an interview on AI for Dua Lipa: At Your Service](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/670eb5a07ecf4bd3a9934087_Dua-Lipa-interviews-Tim-Cook-service-95-BBC.avif) In a special episode of "Dua Lipa: At Your Service," Dua Lipa engages Apple CEO Tim Cook in a conversation about the pervasive yet often subtle role of AI in technology today, emphasizing its potential for positive change and the need for regulation. ![Stray Kids on the cover of new music Friday](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/654f280e10a99fe2ed10080b_Stray-Kids-new-music-friday.avif) Unveiling a diverse array of fresh and captivating tracks, today's New Music Friday, Nov 10th Edition, showcases a spectrum from catchy pop hits to deeply moving indie pieces. This selection underscores the continuous innovation in the music industry, highlighting the evolving artistic journeys of musicians worldwide. ![Dua Lipa's Houdini is out](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/654d7c0403a84c76c5c98ef1_Dua-lipa%27s-houdini-singls-is-out.avif) With 'Houdini,' Dua Lipa offers a glimpse into the future of pop music. The track is a clever blend of infectious bass lines and memorable choruses, showcasing her ability to stay ahead of the curve. Lipa's latest work is more than a song; it's a strategic move that signals her evolution as an artist and a leader in her genre, confidently guiding her sound into exciting new territory. ![Dua Lipa with auburn hair licking the mirror reflection for the 'Houdini' announcement](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/6544144e0187f69ed0fac899_Dua-Lipa-Houdini-single-announcement.avif) Set to release on November 9, Dua Lipa's latest single 'Houdini' marks a pivotal moment in her career. With cryptic social media teasers leading up to the announcement, the pop star is gearing up to captivate audiences once again. ![Dua Lipa At Your Service Season 2](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65435e16cb19c640902c7e46_Dua-Lipa-At-Your-Service-Season-2.avif) Season 2 of "Dua Lipa: At Your Service" showcases Dua Lipa delving into Greta Gerwig's groundbreaking direction of "Barbie," Trevor Noah's comedic evolution, Monica Lewinsky's advocacy against public shaming, and Dan Levy's creative journey behind "Schitt's Creek." ![Dua Lipa: At Your Serivice The Summer Series](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/654357ebec543e78c6b52535_Dua-Lipa-At-Your-Service-the-summer-series.avif) The Summer Series of "Dua Lipa: At Your Service" offers listeners a holistic experience, encompassing a guided yoga session, a calming meditation, and an intimate journey into Dua Lipa's culinary passions with a "no-recipe" roast chicken tutorial. ![Dua Lipa at your service season 1](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/65433e0cbfd11ddb68c7e418_Dua-Lipa-At-Your-Service-Season-1.avif) Season 1 of "Dua Lipa: At Your Service" features Dua Lipa in conversation with notable figures including Elton John, Edward Enninful, Amal Clooney, Riz Ahmed, Olivier Rousteing, Russell Brand, and Bowen Yang, offering listeners insights into diverse realms spanning music, fashion, human rights, film, and comedy. ![Letter from Dua Lipa, Joaquin Phoenix, Jon Stewart and More Call on Biden for Gaza Ceasefire: 'One Child Being Killed Every 15 Minutes'](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/653f0841e5071eef0d376145_Dua%20Lipa%20letter%20to%20President%20Biden.avif) Dua Lipa, Kristen Stewart, Joaquin Phoenix, Jon Stewart, and Channing Tatum join a host of other celebrities in a letter to President Biden, urgently calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, where the conflict has escalated to the point of one child being killed every 15 minutes. ![Dua Lipa in Lebanon with refugee children with UNICEF](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/652ee22f43eeea8e75d7d57c_dua-lipa-Lebanon-Syria-Refegee.avif) In a recent Instagram story, Dua Lipa expressed her grief for the lives lost and families affected in the Israel-Palestine conflict, calling for a ceasefire and directing her followers to a humanitarian campaign, all while offering a nuanced perspective shaped by her own history and ongoing humanitarian work. ![Taylor Swift Performing in Eras Tour Concert in New York](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/652b63890aadf361f2b6f35c_Taylor%20Swift%20Breaks%2021%20Billion%20Streaming%20Record.avif) Taylor Swift Sets Unprecedented Spotify Records, Amassing Over 21 Billion Streams in a Single Year, Breaking Records for Biggest Streaming Day, Week, Month, and Year, and Surpassing Bad Bunny's 2022 Record of 18.5 Billion Streams and Most-Streamed Album of 14.5 Billion ![Dua Lipa in a park wearing a costume](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/653eb8cba6916b23999cd89c_dua-lipa.avif) Service95 is a global editorial platform founded by the singer Dua Lipa that features curated content on style, culture, and society, as well as a podcast and a book club. ![Dua Lipa flaunting new red hair](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/653eaaa559c028e64eeb0c9b_Dua-lipa-rocking-new-red-hair.avif) Dua Lipa's recent Instagram cleanse, auburn hair transformation, cryptic website update, and news of an upcoming album all signal a strategic repositioning as she sets the stage for the next groundbreaking phase of her career. ![Dua Lipa wearing dress from Vercace collaboration](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64e632e1a07b9b35364590b5/653e9def6e7429d32369b097_dua-lipa-versace-2023.avif) Dua Lipa is redefining pop stardom by building a billion-dollar empire that spans music, fashion, media, and acting, each venture serving as a pillar in her ever-expanding brand.