Rita Ora has revealed the date for the release of her much-awaited third studio album, You & I.
According to the British singer-songwriter, the album is “my diary of the last few years” and will be released on July 14.
A new song, Praising You, with DJ Fatboy Slim, was released along with the news on Wednesday.
Taika Waititi, Ora’s partner and an Oscar-winning director, directed the song’s music video. On May 9, it will be heard for the first time live at the opening Eurovision Song Contest semifinal.
Ora stated the following regarding the planned release: “This album really means a lot to me.
“It’s like my diary of the last few years, it’s my sound and it just feels so true to me and who I am today.”
Ora co-wrote every song on the upbeat album, which is conceptually woven together to represent various stages of her relationship.
After a chance encounter at the Glastonbury festival led to a friendship, which then led to a musical collaboration, the singer claimed working with Fatboy Slim had been a weird experience.
A new version of Fatboy Slim’s Grammy-nominated, number-one smash Praise You is called Praising You.
“To not only get Norman’s stamp of approval but to actually collaborate with him and pay homage to such a massive song from my childhood was truly a surreal experience,” Ora said.
“I think this record means something different for everyone, but from my perspective, it’s about praising your loved ones and really celebrating those relationships.
“I’m incredibly honoured that we get to breathe new life into the song and re-introduce it to a whole new generation.”
