Phoenix (Rita Ora album)

Phoenix
Studio album by Rita Ora
Released 23 November 2018 (2018-11-23)
Recorded 2016–2018
Label Atlantic UK
Producer
Rita Ora chronology
Ora
(2012)		 Phoenix
(2018)
Singles from Phoenix
  1. "Your Song"
    Released: 26 May 2017
  2. "Anywhere"
    Released: 20 October 2017
  3. "Girls"
    Released: 11 May 2018
  4. "Let You Love Me"
    Released: 21 September 2018

Phoenix is the upcoming second studio album by British singer Rita Ora, scheduled to be released on 23 November 2018 through Atlantic Records.[2]

Background

In December 2015, Ora started legal proceedings against Roc Nation, seeking release from the record label and citing that the contract she signed in 2008 was "unenforceable", due to California's "seven-year rule". The complaint stated that she's "only been permitted to release one album despite creating multiple additional records for release" and that her relationship with Roc Nation was "irrevocably damaged".[3][4] In January 2016, Roc Nation filed a counter-lawsuit against Ora for breaking her recording contract.[5] They reached a settlement in May 2016.[6]

In June 2016, it was confirmed that Ora had signed a global record deal with Atlantic Records UK.[7] Soon after, she began to work on her second studio album. In an interview with Billboard Radio China, Ora said of the process:

I had a bit of an issue, publicly, with putting out music which got me really, really, kind of devastated, and I was really down, and then I was really angry, and then I was really frustrated, and then I was really happy that it was happening.[8]

Elaborating on what fans could expect from the album, Ora said:

It was all these emotions, so my album is definitely a rollercoaster of emotions. [...] I'm still crazy -- like, I still love to go out and party. Everyone who knows me knows that I love to have a good time, but I wanted this album to also be [something] you could put on and vibe with your friends. There's a lot of ups and downs, but I'm very, very proud of it.[8]

Ora said that the album would be released sometime after March 2018.[8][9] Then during an interview with Glamour Magazine Germany, she announced that it was now coming out in Autumn 2018.[10][11]

Promotion and singles

Singles

"Your Song" was released on 26 May 2017 as the album's lead single.[12][13] The song peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Ora's ninth single to reach the top 10 in the UK. "Anywhere" was released on 20 October 2017 as the second single from the album. The song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, making it Ora's eleventh top 10 single and has been certified platinum in the UK.

"Girls" featuring Cardi B, Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX was released on 11 May 2018.[14] Ora performed the song live for the first time at the 2017 BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, one year before its official release.[15] "Let You Love Me" was released as the album's fourth single on 21 September 2018.

Singles from other projects

"Lonely Together" was released on 11 August 2017 as a joint single from Avicii's EP, Avīci (01). The song reached number four on the UK Singles Chart. "For You" was released with Liam Payne on 5 January 2018 as the lead single from the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack. The single reached the top 10 in the UK, peaking at number eight, making it Ora's twelfth top 10 UK single.[16]

Track listing

The standard edition will contain 12 tracks, while the deluxe edition adds four tracks for a total of 16.[2][17]

Phoenix[18]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Anywhere"
3:35
2."Let You Love Me"
  • Fred
  • Finn Keane
3:10
4."Lonely Together" (Avicii featuring Rita Ora)
3:01
5."Your Song"
Steve Mac3:00
8."For You (Fifty Shades Freed)" (with Liam Payne)
4:05
9."Summer Love" (with Rudimental)   
10."Girls" (featuring Cardi B, Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX)
3:41

Release history

Region Date Format Label Edition
Various 23 November 2018
  • Standard
  • deluxe

References

  1. ↑ ""Anywhere" / Rita Ora - TIDAL". Tidal. United States. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Phoenix by Rita Ora". iTunes Store.
  3. ↑ Gardner, Eriq (17 December 2015). "Rita Ora, Pointing in Lawsuit to Roc Nation's New Interests, Demands Freedom". The Hollywood Reporter. United States. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  4. ↑ "Rita Ora sues Jay-Z's Roc Nation". The Daily Telegraph. London. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  5. ↑ Marsh, Julia (1 February 2016). "Jay Z's Roc Nation files $2.4 million suit against Rita Ora". New York Post. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  6. ↑ New York Supreme Court (27 May 2016). "Notice of settlement". nycourts.gov. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  7. ↑ Craddock, Lauren (20 June 2016). "Rita Ora Signs Worldwide Deal With Atlantic Records UK". Billboard. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  8. 1 2 3 "Billboard Radio China – the big interview". 24 January 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  9. ↑ White, Jack (17 October 2017). "Rita Ora announces UK tour, new album for 2018". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  10. ↑ White, Jack (11 April 2018). "Rita Ora's new album has been delayed until autumn 2018". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  11. ↑ "Rita Ora Opens Up About Roc Nation Legal Battle, Her New Album and Tour: Interview". Billboard. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  12. ↑ "Your Song – Single by Rita Ora". iTunes Store (UK). Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  13. ↑ "'It was a really good collaboration' – Rita Ora on working with Ed Sheeran on her new song". BBC. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  14. ↑ "Rita Ora's new single featuring Cardi B, Charli XCX and Bebe Rexha is released". Belfast Telegraph. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  15. ↑ "BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, 2017, Rita Ora feat. Raye & Charli XCX". BBC.
  16. ↑ Copsey, Rob (16 February 2018). "Rita Ora equals British female Official Chart record". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  17. ↑ "Phoenix (Deluxe) by Rita Ora". iTunes Store. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  18. ↑ "Phoenix Standard CD Bundle Rita Ora". Ritaora.com.
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