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The stunning success of “New Rules” was a testament to both Lipa’s talent and, most certainly, her tenacity. In the lead-up to the release of “New Rules,” her earlier singles “Be the One,” “Last Dance,” and “Hotter Than Hell” performed reasonably well, though they all resided outside the Billboard Hot 100, unable to nudge their way onto the list. “Scared to Be Lonely” and “Lost inYour Light” found a similar fate, mired in the lane of mediocrity and unable to penetrate the ultra-competitive US market. When Lipa made her Hot 100 debut with “BlowYour Mind,” which got to No. 72, it offered listeners a quick glimpse of the greatness that would soon be erupting. Dua Lipa gave an inspiring performance of “New Rules” at the 2018 BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena, where one of the two big awards she took home that evening was for British Breakthrough Artist. Another indicator of her arrival as a superstar came when “New Rules” earned her the 2018 Radio Disney Award for Best Song To Lip Sync To, where she beat out powerhouses Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato, among others. “New Rules” pulled Dua Lipa into superstardom, where she has resided ever since.

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