Be the One EP

Released in early 2016, the Be the One EP served as a critical bridge in Dua Lipa's early career, following her debut single New Love. While the title track was originally released in late 2015, this EP package consolidated her burgeoning sound for a global audience. Sonically, the record is a departure from the 'Dark Pop' label she initially used, leaning instead into vibrant synth-pop and tropical house. The title track, produced by Digital Farm Animals, became her first major international hit, reaching the top ten in several European territories. The EP also features Last Dance, a track that showcases a more rhythmic, bass-heavy side of her artistry. The inclusion of remixes by With You and Max + Johann highlights the artist's early connection to the electronic and dance music communities, a relationship that would later define her career-defining Future Nostalgia era. This EP is historically significant as the document that proved her husky vocal register could carry mainstream pop hooks.