The Aura of Rita Ora

Her Sexy New Album Phoenix is Coming Soon

Cover Story Image and Image Above: Rita Ora

BY: Tiffany Goldstein

Blonde beauty Rita Ora has become a triple threat in a blink of an eye. From musician to model to actress, the talented bombshell has taken her craft to new heights. Most recently, Ora made waves by launching her sexy new music video the single, “Let You Love Me.” This hooky new pop tune is from the artist’s second studio album Phoenix, due out this fall.

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Throughout the record, Ora reflects on how her insecurities continue to cause complications in her romantic relationships; in her single, “Let You Love Me,” Ora reveals that her uncertainties, anxieties, and doubts are pushing her away from the guy she loves, causing her to put up a barrier. This internal conflict triggers her to turn away the man that she is emotionally and physically attracted to, even though she wants to be loved by him.

What’s the matter with me? Oh, I wish that I could let you, love. Wish that I could let you love me now.”

The song was penned with five other songwriters including Ilsey Juber, Noonie Bao, Frederik Gibson, Linus Wiklund, and Finn Keane. You may know these writers from hits like Zedd’sStay,” Camila Cabello’sNever Be the Same,” or Clean Bandit’s 2018 hit “Solo.” In addition to co-writing “Let you Love Me,” Gibson also played both the drums and keyboard on the track.

black and white photo of Rita Ora with straight blonde hair wearing a white men's tank top

Rita Ora and her team also produced the music video for “Let You Love Me,” which was shot inside a tunnel at a cool club in London. On a girls’ night out, Rita and friends hang, dance and flirt with fellow party goers. She runs into her ex and has an intimate encounter with him on the dance floor. Although she is still in love with him and physically attracted to him, she is unable to let him in and be her lover.

Let You Love Me” is a sexy video and a catchy new tune. Turn it up! Early word is that Phoenix will have several more singles accompanied by big name artists Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Bebe Rexha, and the sorely missed Avicii. The album drops November 23.