Rita Ora has said working with Fatboy Slim on a rework of one of his greatest hits was a surreal experience.

Her comments came as she announced the release date of her third studio album You and I.

The album, which will arrive on July 14, was described by the British singer-songwriter as “my diary of the last few years”.

The announcement on Wednesday was accompanied by the release of new single, Praising You, which features Fatboy Slim.

The Argus: Fatboy Slim performing at the Brighton Centre in MarchFatboy Slim performing at the Brighton Centre in March (Image: Mike Burnell)

Praising You is a rework of Fatboy Slim’s Grammy-nominated, chart-topping anthem Praise You.

The 32-year-old began working with the DJ, who lives in Hove, after a chance meeting at Glastonbury festival developed into a friendship which evolved into a musical collaboration.

“To not only get Norman’s stamp of approval, but to actually collaborate with him and pay homage to such a massive song from my childhood was truly a surreal experience,” she said.

The Argus: Rita Ora's third studio album will be released in JulyRita Ora's third studio album will be released in July (Image: PA)

“I think this record means something different for everyone, but from my perspective, it’s about praising your loved ones and really celebrating those relationships.

“I’m incredibly honoured that we get to breathe new life into the song and re-introduce it to a whole new generation.”

The track’s video was directed by Oscar-winning director and Ora’s partner Taika Waititi, who she married last year.

The Argus: Rita Ora and Taika Waititi attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12Rita Ora and Taika Waititi attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12 (Image: PA)

Praising You will be performed live for the first time at the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on May 9, where she will also perform a medley of her biggest hits.

The high-spirited record, on which Ora co-wrote every track, is conceptually threaded together to signify different chapters of her relationship.

“This album really means a lot to me,” she said.

“It’s like my diary of the last few years, it’s my sound and it just feels so true to me and who I am today.”

Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, gave fans a taste of the new track as he performed at the Brighton Centre in March during his UK tour.

The performance was accompanied by a large visual of an animated Ora.