Adrian Besley

Rosalía

The Making of a Modern Pop Icon: The Unauthorized Biography

Price: £16.99

Select a format:

Buy the book:

Details

Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 21/05/2026

ISBN: 9781789299694

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Biographies

Binding: Hardback

Size: 234 x 153 mm

Extent: 256 pages

Illustration: 16pp plates section

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

Trade

Effortlessly manage bulk orders with us, simply enquire for pricing and detailed information. Our team is ready to ensure a smooth process for you.

Enquire now

Summary:

Rosalía is redefining pop music at a spectacular pace – a flamenco student turned global pop visionary, praised by the Vatican, embraced by the fashion world and adored by millions.

From her early days studying traditional cante in Catalonia to the genre-shattering impact of El Mal Querer, MOTOMAMI and now the stunningly ambitious LUX, Rosalía has rewritten the rules of what a Spanish artist can be.

Rosalía: The Making of a Modern Pop Icon is the first major (unauthorized) biography of the artist who has transformed modern pop by fusing religion, romance, R&B, classical music and more. A deep dive behind the hits, it reveals the creative risks, cultural battles and personal reinventions that have heralded her meteoric rise, making Rosalía one of the most magnetic artists of her generation.

Featuring a beautiful photographic section and charting her journey from local stages to the top of global charts, this is the definitive portrait of an artist whose vision is as fearless as her voice. Bold and intimate, it captures Rosalía at the exact moment her star goes supernova.

Sales points:

  • The first major unauthorized biography: in the English language and first biography since release of her groundbreaking album LUX.

  • LUX is a breakout moment: the album’s critical and streaming success signals a new peak in Rosalía’s career. It is being positioned as one of the most ambitious avant-garde pop records of the decade, making this the moment to capture her story, while mainstream and specialist attention is converging.

  • Rosalía’s 2026 world tour has been confirmed: with two dates at London’s O2 in May, this is the perfect moment for a major biography with clear hooks for media, events and promotional tie-ins.

  • Rising UK visibility: Rosalía’s recent releases have charted strongly on UK streaming platforms, and LUX achieved her highest UK album chart placement to date. She has been embraced by UK critics, headlined major venues and cultivated an active British fanbase.

  • Success across global platforms: multiple tracks from LUX hit the global Spotify charts on release, including Top 50 spots, confirming that her appeal now sits firmly in the worldwide pop mainstream.

  • From the publishers behind Taylor Swift: Era by Era: sold in over 10 territories with more than 60,000 copies sold in the UK alone.

  • Beautiful photography: with 16 pages of full colour photos, highlighting Rosalía's style, culture and personality.

About the Author:

Adrian Besley

Adrian Besley is a freelance writer and former copywriter for the BBC. He is the author of many non-fiction titles, including Ariana, EXO: K-Pop Superstars, Blackpink: K-Pop's No.1 Girl Group and Billie Eilish: From e-girl to icon, as well as 5 Seconds of Summer Confidential and a series of top-selling YouTube books, including YouTube World Records.

Related titles

O'Mara Books

Taylor Swift: Era by Era