Dua Lipa (born August 22, 1995) is a prominent British-Albanian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for her distinctively husky vocal style and contributions to contemporary pop, disco, and dance music. Born in London to Kosovo Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, who had emigrated from Pristina in the early 1990s, her upbringing was defined by a cross-cultural experience. At the age of 11, she moved with her family back to Kosovo, an experience she credits with shaping her identity and fostering her ambition. By age 15, however, she returned to London on her own to pursue a professional career in music, balancing her studies at the Sylvia Young Theatre School with part-time work in hospitality and modeling. Lipa’s career trajectory began in earnest through digital self-promotion. While still in her teens, she began uploading covers of songs by artists such as Pink and Nelly Furtado to YouTube and SoundCloud, hoping to garner industry attention. Her efforts proved successful, and in 2014, she signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records. Her debut single, "New Love," was released in 2015, followed by the breakthrough success of "Be the One." She quickly solidified her place in the music industry with the release of her eponymous debut studio album, *Dua Lipa*, in 2017. The album peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and included the international hit "New Rules," a defining track that established her as a major pop force. Her second studio album, *Future Nostalgia* (2020), marked a significant artistic evolution. Embracing a blend of 1970s disco, 1980s synth-pop, and modern dance sensibilities, the album achieved widespread critical and commercial acclaim. It produced hit singles such as "Don't Start Now," "Physical," and "Levitating," the latter of which became a long-running chart presence in the United States. *Future Nostalgia* earned her a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. Throughout her career, Lipa has received numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards and Brit Awards, cementing her status as one of the leading figures in global pop music. Her third studio album, *Radical Optimism*, released in 2024, continued her exploration of pop sounds and global touring success. Beyond her musical endeavors, Lipa has established herself as a notable entrepreneur in the media space. In 2021, she founded Service95, a global lifestyle platform that operates as a weekly newsletter and website. Described as a "cultural concierge," Service95 curates content spanning arts, activism, travel, fashion, and social issues. The venture expanded to include the podcast *Dua Lipa: At Your Service*, which features in-depth interviews with high-profile guests, and the Service95 Book Club, which fosters literary discussion through monthly reading selections and author interviews. This venture demonstrates her desire to move beyond traditional celebrity roles by cultivating an intellectual and cultural community for her audience. Lipa’s legacy is defined not only by her commercial success and chart-topping hits but also by her commitment to her heritage. She has actively supported humanitarian causes, including the Sunny Hill Foundation, which she co-founded in Kosovo to support local cultural and social initiatives. With a discography that bridges the gap between classic pop influences and contemporary trends, and a growing media footprint through Service95, Dua Lipa remains a central figure in modern entertainment, exerting significant influence over music, fashion, and digital media.