Yes, the comparisons to Rihanna are visible are ultimately inevitable. Let’s just get that out the way.

The newest signee to Roc Nation has had her name mentioned here and there, but this song brings her to the forefront. Rita Ora collabs with her fellow Brit, Tinie Tempah, for this banger that was written by Drake.

Rita uses Nneka’s powerful chorus from “Heartbeat” for her own bridge before the chorus. However, Ora’s use of it pales in comparison to Nneka’s powerful and heartfelt song that surrounded that chorus. Nonetheless, this track is an ill introduction for Rita … let’s just hope that the originality is clearer next time.

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Nneka is a Nigerian-born soul artist who recently dropped her third LP, Soul Is Heavy. Nneka has toured with the likes of Damian Marley & Nas and continues to release her projects through the Decon label in New York City. The talented musician can both sing and rap, which she demonstrates on the record, “Stay”, off her new album. Catch Nneka on tour right now, and follow her on Twitter.

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