Adele writes and sings powerful ballads about heartbreak and loneliness that hit hard. Her music stands out as uncompromising art that delivers on its promises.
She set sales records in 2016, and is beloved by people everywhere. Additionally, she has received several high profile accolades; truly an icon.
How She Became Famous
Adele has become one of the most revered female artists of this century with her soulful vocals and emotive lyrics, making her one of the best-known female singer-songwriters of our era. But how has the British singer-songwriter achieved such remarkable success?
Adele began studying music at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology – same place Amy Winehouse and FKA Twigs got their start – where she recorded three demo songs as class project work. These recordings quickly went viral after her friends uploaded them onto MySpace; eventually XL Recordings signed them as record label representatives in London.
Adele signed with Columbia Records in 2008, releasing her debut album ’19’ shortly thereafter and then going on to record critically-acclaimed follow up ’21,’ an international smash hit.
Adele has gone on to break records and connect with fans over time, opening up about her experiences with heartbreak, self-doubt and body image; inspiring others to embrace their own vulnerabilities. What really sets Adele apart though is her incredible voice – its power and control make her one of the most beloved musicians of all time.
Her Early Years
Adele has gained critical acclaim and immense popularity due to her soulful voice and catchy hits, earning critical acclaim and immense popularity. But who is Adele behind the music? This compelling life story follows Adele from her early life in London where she first began singing at age four before learning guitar later on. After enrolling at BRIT school (studying alongside Leona Lewis) she posted demos on MySpace which helped secure her record deal.
Born in Haringey, where housing instability can be common for single parent families, her early years were less than idyllic. But in spite of these obstacles she persevered to become an international superstar – even after having throat surgery during world promotion of album 21! With 25 she once again managed to break records, and be an inspiration. This story follows an unforgettable girl-next-door with an unforgettable voice who has truly become an inspirational icon for millions worldwide.
Her Music
Adele made headlines when she released 25 remastered in 2015, prompting music industry insiders to proclaim she would save it singlehandedly. While Adele has amassed an enormous global fan base through her global singing career and family life – her dedication to protecting those closest to her from public scrutiny has cemented Adele as one of music’s most private superstars.
She has an intimate connection with her fans, whether they were old enough to buy her debut album 19 in physical format at Target, hip kids who helped bring back vinyl, or those streaming their favourite artists on Spotify. Though slower to embrace digital formats than some artists, her songs continue to enthrall audiences around the globe. Chas Newkey-Burden’s best-selling biography explores this artist behind the music as it explores how her turbulent private life affected the writing and making of 19, 21, and 25.
Her Personal Life
Adele is one of the world’s best-known singer-songwriters and also serves as mother and wife.
Her songs explore female rites of passage. Her debut album 19 explored her teenage experience; 21 addressed adulthood and relationships; 25 explored loss; while 30 represents the sound of moving forward with life.
Adele has created an intimate and personal record in Studio 54. Adele’s voice has changed – now having lower register and sounding more vulnerable; inspired by Amy Winehouse, Erroll Garner, and Aretha Franklin.
Simon Konecki, whom she married in 2012, and she have a 10-year-old son together named Angelo. Recently at a show in Las Vegas she informed the audience that she is fighting sciatica – an issue which caused some recent tour dates to be cancelled due to it. But now that it has subsided completely she is performing to packed houses all around the globe!