Rita Ora has opened up about working with rapper 2-Chainz on her long-awaited second album, and admits that she relishes spending time with the hip-hop star and is a big fan of his. She recently said:

"I love him.

"It's the best friendship ever. He's the coolest in the world. People are so ­surprised but me and him are actually friends. He's like my homey.

"He knows so much and I guess he has lived through a lot. He's one of my favourite rappers in the world so I'm happy we finally got to do something."

Ora also reveals that her dream collaboration would have to be with Gwen Stefani.

The 'RIP' hitmaker has worked on tracks with artists such as Charli XCX, Calvin Harris, Tinie Tempah and Iggy Azalea, but says she is desperate to team up with the No Doubt singer and confessed she is like her "stalker". Speaking to MTV, Ora said she'd love to collaborate with Stefani because:

"She's like my idol. I've actually met her a few times and she knows that I say her name in every interview and she thinks I'm a crazy person. Like a crazy stalker, which I am and I fully admit."

Rita Ora also revealed that her new single 'Your Song' was sent to her by pal Ed Sheeran and producer Steve Mac via email. She said:

"Yes, so, this was written by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac and it got sent to me through an email because I've been mates with Ed for a really long time and I've always wanted to work with him, but we've never really found the right time."