Adele stands out as one of the rare modern pop artists to have built up a fan base across all generations. Her emotive vocals and classic songs quickly made her one of the most widely popular performers of her time.
She doesn’t rely on endorsements to build her wealth like Kim Kardashian; rather, she earned millions through tours alone. Now with a Vegas residency scheduled to kick in later this year, it could further bolster her net worth.
She’s a star
Adele has earned worldwide acclaim, while some music executives have even called her an extraordinary force. A top music executive who wishes to remain anonymous told me: “Breaking album sales records like she does is extraordinary; that she managed to do it three times is truly astonishing.”
Adele takes the business side of things seriously; when she does interviews she makes sure to show off her vinyl copies of 25 as evidence of this fact. Additionally she serves as CEO for Adele Inc – an international brand worth several million pounds – with a hands-on management approach.
She wisely chose her team and managers wisely: Carl Fysh at Purple PR (who also looks after Beyonce), Richard Russell at XL and her producer team for 19 and 21 – all individuals of great talent and integrity who possess both musical sensitivity and commercialism. These experts proved invaluable guides that kept her on course throughout this project.
She’s a singer
Adele is the kind of artist who takes their craft seriously. With an intensive management team and world-class producers keeping her show moving forward; as well as professional pipers paid to play her tune – Adele has become the 21st Century’s best-selling recording artist; and each performance at “Weekends with Adele”, which recently announced 32 additional dates, is sold out well before they begin.
But ultimately it all boils down to her voice. When she sings Chasing Pavements – particularly its mezzo-contralto melody which refers back to an earlier love affair which ended poorly – audiences can sense she has experienced what they themselves may be experiencing or the disintegration of an entire nation; whether wailing about personal heartache or national tragedy; her listeners remain with her every step of the way and this gives her immense pleasure – enough that she keeps returning.
She’s a songwriter
Adele’s debut album 21, released in 2011, became an enormously successful release, boasting hit singles like ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and the emotive breakup ballad ‘Someone Like You.’ Even when her vocal cord illness forced her to cancel many tour dates, 21 quickly become the best-selling record in both the US and UK markets that year.
Adele stands out as an incredible vocalist with her rich mezzo-contralto voice spanning three octaves. She can evoke strong emotions through her words while maintaining an air of sombre isolation that belies her inner strength.
As she took to a bare stage at London’s O2 for her 2015 tour, Bronte seemed the embodiment of an irrepressibly passionate heroine from Bronte novels. This singer refused to compromise her message or the integrity of her music – possessing all the emotional dexterity of an accomplished leading lady and drawing on past experiences to recreate them in the present moment.
She’s a businesswoman
Adele is at the helm of her own brand, taking its responsibilities seriously and never accepting much in terms of audience response or other comments from outside. Adele’s directness and candidness has contributed greatly to her success within the music industry.
She has long been an inspiration, and is now expanding her reach into business. She offers a skincare line popular among singers and is involved with S A Preemies – an organisation supporting families of premature babies.
Adele is the type of entrepreneur often described as a “college dropout.” While Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk have revolutionized their respective industries through college studies, Adele has taken an unconventional path from comprehensive school to Brit School where she learned singing and guitar playing; now her music captivates an international fan base eagerly awaiting new releases from Adele.