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Adele

When we listen to Adele's voice, we encounter a depth that seems born from pure emotion. It's not just a mezzo-soprano voice, but a tool that conveys stories with a particular sensitivity. Her compositions often explore sentimental themes, and the way she structures her songs allows that emotional connection to reach the listener directly. From her beginnings, a special talent was evident, something that led her to sign with XL Recordings after graduating from the BRIT School in 2006.

Her first album, 19, released in 2008, introduced us to singles like "Chasing Pavements" and "Make You Feel My Love." This record not only became one of the most successful debuts in the UK but also earned her the recognition of Best New Artist at the Grammys. But it was with 21, in 2011, that Adele's music truly resonated globally. This album became the best-selling of the 21st century, accumulating impressive figures and topping charts like the Billboard 200 for 24 weeks. Songs like "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone like You," and "Set Fire to the Rain" became emblematic, consolidating her style and reach.

blue-eyed soul neo soul Pop pop soul R&B 1980s
1 Albums
16 Songs
5,7M Listeners/mo
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01

Rolling in the Deep

3:48 02

Rolling in the Deep

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3:49 03

Rumour Has It

21 · 2011

3:43 04

Turning Tables

21 · 2011

4:10 05

Don’t You Remember

21 · 2011

4:03 06

Set Fire to the Rain

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4:02 07

He Won’t Go

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4:38 08

Take It All

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3:48 09

I’ll Be Waiting

21 · 2011

4:02 10

One and Only

21 · 2011

5:48

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Later, in 2012, her work on the soundtrack for the James Bond film with "Skyfall" brought her an Oscar Award, demonstrating her versatility. Then, in 2015, 25 broke first-week sales records in both the UK and the United States, with "Hello" leading the way. Her fourth album, 30, released in 2021, continued this trend, with "Easy on Me" earning a Grammy in 2023. It's interesting to note how her works, from 21 to 30, have topped annual sales charts worldwide in the 21st century, with the exception of 19. Throughout her career, Adele has accumulated a remarkable number of awards, including multiple Grammy and Brit Awards, and has been recognized for her influence on music.

Details

Born
5 May 1988
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Genre
blue-eyed soul

Awards and honors

  • Grammy
  • Brit Awards
  • MTV Video Music Award

Record labels

Columbia * Melted Stone

Links

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Lovesong

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5:16 12

Someone Like You

21 · 2011

4:55 13

I Found a Boy

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3:37 14

Turning Tables (live acoustic)

21 · 2011

4:22 15

Don’t You Remember (live acoustic)

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4:20 16

Someone Like You (live acoustic)

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5:16