Adele has emerged as one of the most celebrated pop artists of modern history. Her albums 21, 25 and Skyfall’s theme song have all hit global charts and remain among their ranks today.
Adele has become immensely popular, thanks to her soulful emotive voice and beautifully composed songs that resonate deeply. Yet there’s more than meets the eye with Adele.
1. Destined from birth
Adele is one of the best-selling recording artists of this century, with hits like Rolling in the Deep and Set Fire to the Rain as well as her James Bond theme song Skyfall.
She’s also a gifted songwriter whose emotively relatable lyrics have helped carve her own way through fame and heartbreak. Additionally, she is an experienced performer who can command even the largest arenas; plus an extraordinary mother (her son Angelo has stated his affection for her).
Adele stands as testament to a music industry beset by economic turmoil and streaming services; nonetheless she’s living proof of how recorded music still can make money if executed well. Adele and her team have established their very own A-Team: world-class producers and managers that work on her tune. All know her brand of frank honesty as part of its value proposition; thus Adele manages everything like she would her performances with pinpoint precision.
2. The voice
Adele has an extraordinary voice. Though her vocal cord surgery forced her to cancel a concert tour, it remains a potency force – pulling us in and turning up the emotional meter until our emotions reach breaking point.
She possesses a powerful, melodious mezzo-contralto voice which makes her perfect for her chosen genre of music. She can hit low notes that would shake a tree with ease while reaching up into the higher register effortlessly – something which gives her such a dynamic and impactful performance as an artist and helps her gain instantaneous respect from listeners everywhere. It is for this reason she so effortlessly commands the zeitgeist.
Adele stands out in a world where most pop artists try to sound alike or emulate what is currently trending, by having a distinctive sound that crosses demographics while staying true to herself – an admirable feat only few artists are capable of accomplishing.
3. The songs
Adele’s songs resonate deeply, whether they be heartbreaking ballads like Rolling in the Deep or empowering anthems such as Rumour Has It. Her ability to tap into universal emotions ensures her music will stand the test of time.
Her second album, 21 was an unprecedented global phenomenon and set her on her path to global superstardom. A record-breaking triumph that gave hope for future in an industry which has since seen its value decrease by half, it marked a turning point.
Adele stands out as an exceptional artist by creating meaningful anthems that transcend current trends and speak directly to her audiences on a universal level. She stands out by combining soul and blues influences with heartfelt lyrics that value text over melody – producing a sound with dangerous tension from her chest voice, plus an audible pop when switching registers between head and chest registers.
4. The career
Adele has been an amazing success for the music industry. She has broken album sales records across the world and been honored with numerous awards – including taking home every prize at this year’s Grammys! Adele has become a global phenomenon that has altered how people listen and buy music.
What has made her such a beloved star? Why does she reach so many more people than the white female soul singers she initially competed against (Duffy, Joss Stone and Pixie Lott)?
Why has she found such success? Her answer may lie in her humble beginnings in Tottenham, where she lived in a council flat with Penny and Paul; they often moved around London; yet she credits their upbringing as being instrumental to shaping both her musical and emotional outlook. Today, she stands as an unmistakable combination of pop star and everyday person who has touched lives all around the globe.