Phoenix
It has been a momentous year and a half for Rita - following a sold out European tour and an incredible summer playing to millions of fans with over 33 live dates, her latest five hit singles have amassed over 1.3 billion Spotify streams worldwide. ?ßGlobal hit, Your Song, written by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac has reached more than 352M streams and reached Triple Platinum status in Australia.
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Following on from this, she released a global Top 10 hit in August, Lonely Together, a collaboration with Avicii. Her single Anywhere, released last October, earnt a #2 spot in the UK and reached Double Platinum sales in Australia. Further collaborations with Liam Payne for the Fifty Shades Freed Soundtrack For You ?ßbecame her fourth Top 10 hit, as well as her girl-power anthem Girls, which saw Rita team up with Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX to achieve yet another global success. These hit songs will be featured on her upcoming album Phoenix in November as well as brand new single ÈàLet You Love MeÈÃÍ.
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Rita says of new album Phoenix, ÈÃúOne of the most liberating feelings for me is performing and creating music. This album is a true labour of love, and it was important for me to do it my way. ?ßIÈÃÍm so appreciative of the love and support from those who worked with me on the record and allowed me create something IÈÃÍm really proud of. ?ßThey gave me the space and freedom to create something from my heart. Both challenging and euphoric at times. I am really proud of and grateful for the journey that the making of Phoenix has taken me on. To my fans, thank you for your patience and thank you always for listening.ÈÃÏ
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Rita has sold a staggering seven million singles, had 12 UK top ten singles (five of which received platinum status and five of which are gold certified) and a number 1 UK platinum-selling debut album all under her belt. She has cemented herself as one of the most successful UK pop acts of the last decade. Her return to music last year culminated in 1 billion streams and views worldwide and four globe-spanning smash hit singles.