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Rita Ora feels like Beyonce Knowles' sister

Aug 23, 2012, 5:01 GMT

Rita Ora

Rita Ora feels like Beyonce Knowles' 'little sister'.

The 21-year-old singer is signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label and is grateful for the support she receives from him and his wife.

She said: 'Jay-Z made me feel really relaxed but at the same time, he made me realise I had loads of work to do. He's been doing this for years and I've just started. I just hope my career can be as successful as his. He's my musical idol.

'Beyonce told me, 'Be yourself because we like being around you.' I guess I'm like the little sister.'

Rita releases her debut album, 'ORA', next week and the 'R.I.P.' hitmaker admits she is 'nervous' about people's reactions.

She said: 'I'm nervous about it coming out. I think people will like it. I hope so anyway.'

One thing the blonde star hopes about her album is that it will curb the constant comparisons with Rihanna.

She told Grazia magazine: 'It's an obvious and amazing comparison to make, but hopefully when people hear my album they'll have more to talk about than that.'