On the eve of the launch of the newest "Phoenix" album, Rita Ora confessed in an interview for the Stylist magazine details of music, bisexuality, Albanian language, origin from Kosovo and not only.
In a year, what did Rita Ora learn?
"I learned how to calm my feelings, how to talk about my feelings, and how to ask for help when needed. I think this is a great step for everyone. I think it's so important not to be ashamed to seek help. My eyes opened. "
Why is it called the Phoenix album?
"I wanted to get a new start, so I called it 'Phoenix'. I want to inspire all people to believe that there is always a new beginning. "
Note: from mythology, phoenix-phoenix; a fairy tale that had the ability to burn and resuscitate again from his ashes.
The song "Girls" had a lot of harsh reactions to bisexuality, so what do you think?
"It was a very sensitive topic for me; it was my story and I knew it would be a bit shocking to some people because I never spoke to the public. It was a moment when I wanted to increase confidence in all the girls who are silent and are afraid to tell their parents. I wanted to give people some hope. It was my story and my truth. "
Was Rita afraid that her story would be made public?
"I was not afraid. I decided to wait for the only reason that everything early did not look like the right moment. I'm grown up and was one of the things I should do to move forward. "
What is the dreaming thing and hopes to happen soon to women?
"I hope all women follow their passions and become what they want for themselves. I want to support and respect each other. "
How much has the origins of the formation that it has today?
"There is no word to express how proud I am for my roots. I performed at the beginning of this year in Kosovo for the 10th anniversary of Independence and it was a very nice experience not only for me, but for my family as well. "
Do you often speak Albanian with your family?
"Yes, it is extremely important to us."