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TonalidadCm
Compás4/4
Tempo105 BPM
Duración3:48
ISRCGBBKS1000335
The story behind
The strength of Rolling in the Deep lies in its raw expression of disappointment, born from personal experience. Adele, who co-wrote the song with Paul Epworth, describes it as a blend of "dark blues, gospel, and disco." The lyrics, it is said, were a direct response to comments that made her feel belittled and weak in a relationship that was ending. This song, released on November 29, 2010, became the first single from her second album, 21, and marked a turning point in her career. The recording took place in 2010 at Eastcote Studio in London, England, and the result was a sound that combined elements of rhythm and blues and soul, with a production that, according to some, recalled 1960s rhythm and blues but with a modern touch, and a crescendo that evoked an atmosphere of gospel fervor.
The impact of Rolling in the Deep was immediate and massive. In 2011, it stood out as one of the biggest crossover hits in the United States, capturing the attention of a wide range of radio formats. The song climbed to the top of the charts in twelve countries and ranked in the Top 10 in over twenty territories. In the United States, it was her first number one, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks. By February 2012, it had already sold over 8.7 million digital copies in that country, becoming the best-selling digital song by a female artist there. Globally, it was the fifth best-selling digital single of 2011, with sales exceeding 8.2 million. By 2019, its global sales surpassed 20.6 million copies, solidifying it as one of the most successful digital singles of all time. The song's music video received seven nominations at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home three awards for Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Art Direction. Furthermore, it was the number one single of the year on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 of 2011. At the 2012 Grammy Awards, it won awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Short Form Music Video. The song has also been used in movie trailers such as I Am Number Four and has appeared in numerous television series, demonstrating its broad cultural presence.
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