Rita Ora is wasting approximately no time lighting a match under the campaign for her new album ‘You & I.’
The chart-topper’s third studio effort and its July 14 was announced earlier today (April 19) and the media maven has unlocked its latest single ‘Praising You’ hours later.
Built around a sample of Fatboy Slim‘s classic 1998 smash ‘Praise You,’ the track is billed as a feature with the Dance giant.
Speaking on the release, Ora said:
“To not only get Norman (Fatboy Slim)’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. 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.”
Speaking of the rework, Norman (Fatboy Slim) added:
“From a chance meeting late one night in the Naughty Corner at Glastonbury a friendship and collaboration grew that on paper may look unlikely. Yet here it is, and it has a life of its own!”
Take a listen below…
The song’s official video, directed by Academy Award winner and Ora’s husband Taika Waititi, is now available to watch via Facebook. It’s set for a wide release on April 28.
The way she has fizzled out of the music industry.
RIP
I will never let u down
Let’s be lonely together
Your song
How we do
Shine ya light
Anywhere
Body on me
Rita has bops
As much as I’ve liked Rita in the past, I really hate to say these first two songs are not what I was hoping for. Does she have a whole new team?
it’s not bad, but it feels so… derivative
Ok, it‘s obviously just made for TikTok
Nah
The main instrument/melody during the verses sounds like Justine skye’s ‘in my bag.’
This sounds like shīt
Rita stays booked PERIOD!
Whatever she’s doing, she does it well ☕
I like Rita but she is a lazy singer. She sings every song the same. I think this song could have been much better had she sang it with attitude in appropriate parts of the song.