Rita Ora in ASOS Magazine September 2012 by Tyrone Lebon


The new September 2012 issue of ASOS Magazine featuring cover star, RITA ORA, the 21-year-old British singer-songwriter was shot exclusively by Tyrone Lebon. Rita has already amassed three number one singles, is opening for Coldplay throughout this summer, and was a guest judge spot on The X Factor UK. Her debut album that drops on August 27th took 2 ½ years to record and is called O.R.A. which means “time” in her native Kosovo. Rita wears a bespoke bomber jacket designed by ASOS with ASOS patchwork shirt on the cover.





On her favorite designer: “I’m really into Ashley Williams. She’s British, so young and fresh.” 

On her style inspiration:  “I always thought (Gwen Stefani) was so cool.  I think I’m man enough to admit she made me want to wear red lipstick.  When I saw it on her, I thought she was the prettiest person in the world.”

 

On making it big: “People would tell me I was wasting my time, but I think a lot of musicians go through that. I’m grateful all that happened because it meant I had time to build my confidence and grow as an artist.”

On meeting Jay-Z (Roc Nation label co-owner): “I went in there and shook Jay-Z’s hand. I’ll never forget that. It all rested on that meeting and making sure they understood my music, and they did – quicker and better than anyone I’d ever met.”


On media’s eagerness to label her “the next Rihanna”: “It’s a great comparison but I don’t think about it. When the album’s out, it’s going to separate me from that, without me having to say anything.” 

On meeting Rihanna:  “We literally just had drinks, a dance and a good time.  There was no word talk.  It was a great party though.”


On Drake (who penned her hit R.I.P.): “We’re great friends, if he ever needed me I’d fly out. He’s one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met and if anyone talks shit about him, I get protective...I really admired that he was so interested in new artists even though he was new himself. We just clicked.”

On Kanye West: “He’s one of my fashion icons. I’d love to be the female Kanye. I think he’s so cool and effortless.”

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