Who Is Rosalia?

8 Things to Know About the Rising Spanish Pop Star Rosalía

Rosalía first stepped onto the music scene in 2018 with her hit single, "Malamente". Since her breakthrough on the international stage and the release of a second studio album, El Mar Querer, the 25-year-old Spanish singer has continued to transcend the charts.

It's her style that sets her music apart from other artists in the field. Drawing influence from Catalonia's age-old culture of flamenco, Rosalía incorporates its traditional elements but approaches the art form from a personal and contemporary angle. The result? A mix of genres, from flamenco to R&B, that produces a dramatic, eclectic, and romantic sound.

Rosalía's ascent to stardom is really only beginning: she just kicked off a world tour in Argentina, and her shows are selling out in minutes with hardcore fans packing the floor. Before this pop star takes over the global stage, get to know these eight things about Rosalía, below.

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1. She's Classically Trained in Flamenco

Rosalía realised her love of dance at 13 years old. Eventually, she was accepted into the Catalonia College of Music to study flamenco, a program that only accepts one student every year. As an apprentice of José Miguel Vizcaya, Rosalía was trained in the traditional style of singing called cante flamenco.

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2. She's Already Won Awards

In 2017, Rosalía was nominated for best new artist at the Latin Grammy Awards. Although she lost, the following year she picked up five nominations and took home two wins for her hit song, "Malamente." And this year she attended the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

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3. She's Worked With Other Big-Name Artists

Rosalía collaborated with other high-profile artists like J Balvin, Pharrell Williams, and James Blake. Her song with A.Chal, "Me Traicionaste," was recently featured on the Game of Thrones soundtrack.

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4. She Performed at Coachella

Rosalía recently performed at Coachella. She played her own set and joined J Balvin during his show for their single "Con Altura." She's also joined other festival lineups like Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Osheaga, and Austin City Limits.

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5. She Will Be Making Her Acting Debut

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar cast Rosalía for a scene in his upcoming film Dolor y Gloria. She is set to act alongside Penélope Cruz.

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6. Her Fan Base Includes A-List Celebs

Celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Dua Lipa, and Frank Ocean have all expressed their love for Rosalía and her music. Recently, Gigi was seen in attendance at her sold-out New York show.

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7. Her Style Is Fire

Rosalía is a hypebabe. On red carpets, she's seen wearing chunky sneakers with designer gowns and flashy jewellery. During her concerts, she sports cobalt blue latex pants with a Versace blouse. But she finds ways to incorporate fashion elements from flamenco into her pieces — be that ruffle tops, bright red pieces, or flowers in her hair — and combines them with street wear.

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8. She Loves Manicures

Part of Rosalía's signature look is her blinged out nails. Before shows, Rosalía posts Instagram Stories sporting fresh jewel-encrusted manicures. In an interview with The New York Times, Rosalía said her nails make her feel powerful while performing.

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