Adele – The Unfazed Star of the 21st Century
Adele has been one of the biggest pop music stars for nearly a decade, selling millions of albums and becoming Instagram’s most-followed artist.
Her emotive songs and relatable persona have propelled her into global stardom, leaving an impactful legacy in its wake for generations to come.
1. “Hometown Glory”
Hometown Glory by Adele marked her debut single from album 19. It debuted at number 18 on the UK Singles Charts on April 1, 2008.
Skins featured the song prominently in their television show and Meagan Duhamel featured it during an ice skating performance. Other artists, such as Big Sean and Minneapolis hippy-hop artist Mod Sun have sampled its tune.
Adele released it as the lead single from her sophomore album 21, which broke sales records both domestically and abroad.
2. “River Lea”
Adele boasts an unwavering A-Team behind her. Amid a music industry that has experienced significant losses since Adele became one of its highest-selling singers of this century, she has amassed a team of world-class producers and managers that play to her tune.
Caro Fysh at Purple PR maintains her profile effectively. But Jonathan Dickins stands out as her preferred manager due to his access and expertise in handling her account.
3. “Hello”
Adele’s “Hello” music video is truly stunning, boasting an alluring sepia hue which has inspired many to recreate it for their own videos.
Xavier Dolan’s use of an ancient flip phone in his video provoked some laughter online, but this antiquated device serves a larger theme in his work.
Adele has served as an uplifting example in an industry beset by turmoil: there’s money to be made if one pursues their craft correctly.
4. “Set Fire To The Rain”
Adele made headlines across the world when her 21 album made an immediate impression at radio, becoming the first female artist ever to occupy 14 consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 with tracks such as Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You and Set Fire to the Rain.
Adele stands out in an economy where musicians must sound similar or trendily relevant, resonating across demographics. Her voice remains dignified and timeless despite today’s ever-evolving pop economy.
5. “Send Me On Your Way”
Adele writes songs that move. She’s an expert at depicting female rites of passage – 19 depicted teen angst; 21 was about relationships; 30 is all about letting go.
Rolling in the Deep was proof of her uptempo pop prowess; its strings, vibrant colours and floated head voice were an indication of this fact. Additionally, she proved herself an experienced businesswoman savvy enough to understand the worth of a deal.
6. “Set Fire To The Flames”
Adele’s heartbreaking ballad about her first love whose machismo she repeatedly lashed out against became another number-one hit on 21. This album she composed while recovering from vocal cord surgery eventually went on to be one of the top selling releases in 21st-century.
Set Fire to Flames is a collective of 13 instrumental musicians from Montreal who come together for this haunting yet beautiful song by Set Fire to Flames – it resembles a post-rock epic without reaching its apex.
7. “Sweet Dreams”
Adele stands out at this year’s Grammys by using her voice as an instrument of truth and using its emotional dexterity to tap into past experiences while convincingly recreating them in present day performances. She makes every word count when using this approach.
While 19 introduced us to Adele’s broad catalogue of bluesy soul music, 25 brought maximalist pop production techniques that brought out her vocal talents even more effectively.
8. “Set Fire To The World”
Adele has won hearts around the globe with her amazing music. She has topped charts, collected millions of fans and won multiple awards.
Frank honesty is her trademark – speaking as openly and directly as she writes her emotive tunes. Yet behind the facade lies an ambitious star with an unconventional blend of tradition and innovation who approaches fame through iconic performances. A powerful book which exposes who lies beneath this well-known facade.
9. “Send Me On Your Way”
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Adele stands out as an artist who understands both the business of music and her craft deeply. At a time when recorded music sales have plummeted, Adele serves as evidence that money can still be made if done correctly.
10. “Set Fire To The Sky”
Adele stands out as an artist who appears unfazed by her immense success despite its enormous fan base. One high-ranking executive declined to be identified: “She just isn’t normal.”
She has become one of the best-selling artists of the 21st century, winning multiple Grammys and Brit Awards (for lush bluesy songs like Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You), touring extensively, and garnering Grammy and Brit Awards along the way.