Rita Ora Bio

Rita Ora, a British musician and singer. Rita Sahatciu Ora was born in 1990 in Pristina (Kosovo) to Vera (Bajraktari) and Besnik Sahatciu. She is the grandchild of director Besim Sahatciu. When she was just one, her family decided to relocate to the United Kingdom. She was born in West London, attended St Cuthbert with St Matthias CE Primary School in Earls Court and graduated from Sylvia Young Theatre School. She began singing in the early years of her life. In 2004, she was featured in the British film Spivs. She was a contestant on Eurovision Your Country is in need of You on BBC One to be the British contestant in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest but , later on, withdrew from the competition after a few shows because she did not feel ready. Ora's first music release was in 2007, when she featured in the track of Craig David "Awkward" as well as in 2008 with "Where is Your Love" with Tinchy Stryder. In addition, she appeared in music videos. Ora began performing in bars throughout London. Roc Nation was informed by an A&R about Ora in 2009, just days after Ora went to New York and met Jay-Z. In 2009, Ora made a cameo on Jay-Z's video for "Young Forever" and "Over" by Drake. Jay-Z was attracted to Ora's talent and quickly signed her to Roc Nation. In which Ora was included in a commercial for Skullcandy Aviator Headphones. Her father Besnik was a bar owner and she started her singing shows from the same pub. Gwen Stefani is a major influence on her demeanor. She also mentions her father Besnik who was a pub's owner. Kate Moss and Ed Sheeran are good friends.