Watch out RiRi! New British singer Arlissa Rupert set to follow in footsteps of Rihanna after signing with same manager
By J J ANISIOBI
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Rihanna had better watch out as a new female pop star is ready to battle her for the top spot in music.
London singer Arlissa Rupert is well positioned to challenge Rihanna in the music world as she has the same manager as the Bajan star.
Arlissa, 20, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the Diamonds singer after getting signed up by her manager.
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Ready for action: Arlissa Rupert is a new London singer who has been signed by the same manager as Rihanna
Roc Nation's Joe Brown overheard Arlissa's distinctive vocals being played and instantly decided to take her under his experienced wing.
With her first single, Sticks & Stones, out now and her debut album due to drop later this year, she is definitely one to watch.
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She told the newspaper: 'I was writing and recording with a friend.
'He got some people from London Records down to the studio and they offered me a contract the same day.'
She added: 'The label were playing my music to some people at Roc Nation in New York. Joe Brown walked past, heard the music and said on the spot, 'I want her'.
'I flew out the next week, met Joe and signed a management deal.'
While making music is her passion, Arlissa is also doing a bit of modelling on the side too.
Signed to the Next Model Management agency, she is used to being in front of the camera just like Rihanna is.
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