6th June, London — Rita Ora is coming in hot. The multi-platinum pop powerhouse just released her fiery new single “Heat”, a sun-drenched anthem designed to set the season ablaze. The drop coincides with her performance at World Pride Music Festival in Washington D.C., proving once again that Rita knows how to own the moment.
Produced by Peter Thomas (the mastermind behind hits for P!nk and Selena Gomez), and co-written with Leland, Michael Matosic, and Troye Sivan — Heat brings the kind of playful, golden-hour energy we all need. It’s bold, cheeky, and unapologetically feel-good.
“Dropping ‘Heat’ on the same day as World Pride feels iconic,” Rita shares. “It’s a celebration of joy, freedom, and being unapologetically YOU. I just wanted to have fun with this track — it’s totally soaked in sunshine.”
The track first made waves during her Miami performance on Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour, and now it’s gearing up to dominate summer playlists. Next stop? London’s Summertime Ball on 15th June, where Rita is set to bring the heat (literally).
And the video? A full-on visual escape. Directed by Justin Daashuur Hopkins and shot in rich technicolor hues on Miami Beach, the “Heat” video is a surreal, high-energy celebration of beach culture — eccentric, sweaty, wild, and unapologetically alive. Think Martin Parr meets sun-drenched fantasy.
With 13 UK Top 10 singles, four Number Ones, and a BRIT Billion Award under her belt, Rita Ora’s reign isn’t slowing down. Her latest album You & I debuted at #1 on the UK Independent Albums Chart, with fans and critics alike praising her evolution.
Rita’s here for the summer — and she’s bringing the Heat.
