ADELE
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You know you've made it when you sing the Bond theme. Adele has released two studio albums, two extended play and thirteen singles. She reached commercial success in the United Kingdom when her debut album, 19, reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, and her single, "Chasing Pavements", reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.
Other singles released included "Hometown Glory", "Cold Shoulder", and "Make You Feel My Love". Her second album, 21, was released in January 2011 and was immediately certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry while debuting at number
one. 21 has spent 24 weeks atop the Billboard 200 since its US release. The album's first single, "Rolling in the Deep", also reached number two in the UK and became her first number one on the US Billboard Hot
100. The second single, "Someone Like You", was released in February 2011 and peaked at number one in the UK and Ireland, her first in her home country. It also became her second number one in the
US. "Set Fire to the Rain" was released as the second single off the album in the rest of Europe and became her third number one in the US. Although it just missed the topspot in her native UK (save the UK Indie chart, which it did top), in late 2012 it was confirmed Adele would record and release the James Bond theme in October she released Skyfall and it peaked at number two in the UK and number eight in the USA.
HISTORY
Adele Laurie Blue
Adkins was born on the 5th of May 1988. She is known simply as Adele. She is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Adele was offered a recording contract from XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace in 2006. The next year she received the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" award and won the BBC Sound of 2008. Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008 to much commercial and critical success. It certified four times platinum in the UK, and double platinum in the
US. Her career in the US was boosted by a Saturday Night Live appearance in late 2008. At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Adele received the awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal
Performance.
CRITICAL
Initially, critics suggested that her vocals were more developed and intriguing than her songwriting, a sentiment with which Adele agreed. Adele's first album is of the soul genre, with lyrics describing heartbreak and relationship. Her success occurred simultaneously with several other British female soul singers, with the British press dubbing her a new Amy Winehouse. This was described as a third British Musical Invasion of the US. However, Adele called the comparisons between her and other female soul singers lazy, noting "we're a gender, not a genre". By the beginning of 2009, listeners and critics started to describe Adele as unique. AllMusic wrote that "Adele is simply too magical to compare her to anyone." American singer Beyoncι Knowles cited Adele as one of the influences for her fourth album, 4. Madonna expressed a desire to collaborate with Adele, commenting; "I think shes brilliant, I love her". Celine Dion performed "Rolling in the Deep" at her show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, after telling the crowd, "I love Adele so much. She's amazing." J. J. Burnel of The Stranglers is also a fan, stating; "She had me riveted... Of course she's huge and normally that would turn me off because it's too commercial. But I was seriously impressed". Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana has repeatedly praised Adele in interviews. Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash stated; "She's great. She's a shot in the arm for this industry. She writes her own music that's not at all contrived. And she's managed to sell loads of records which makes her a great example to the younger artists."
CHARTS
SINGLES with Chart Position
NICE
What
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LINKS:
UK Charts > Adele". Official Charts Company Kid Cudi's WZRD Scores Top Billboard 200 Debut, Adele Still No. 1 Week Ending Sept. 4, 2011. Songs: Adele's Back On Top Adele > Album & Song Chart History > Canadian Albums Norwegian Charts Adele". VG-lista Adele Album & Song Chart History Billboard 200 Adele says she won't change herself for any man Adele back on top in the US, while Asking Alexandria make top ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2012 Albums Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Adele) Adele's '21' Earns XL Records $67 Million Profit Aussie hip-hop and pop dominates mid-year ARIA top 100 singles chart Adele sells over 250,000 albums in Ireland Emeli Sande closes in on Adele for biggest selling album of 2012 Week Ending Oct. 7, 2012. Albums: Green Day, No Doubt Tumble Tweede Album Adele al Naruim Drie Maanden Vijfmaal Platina iTunes Preview > iTunes Live from SoHo Official UK Singles Top 100 - 10th December 2011 - Official Charts Adele Album & Song Chart History > Canadian Hot 100 Album & Song Chart History Billboard Hot 100 http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_singles Radioscope Latest Gold/Platinum Singles Penate collaborates with Adele". BBC News Jack Penate and Adele - My Yvonne (Xfm SXSW session) video Amazon Preview > Many Shades of Black (featuring Adele) > Single The Raconteurs Joined by Adele on New 7 iTunes Preview > Water and a Flame (featuring Adele) > Single Jack Penate Takes a 'Glance' at Adele Irish Charts - Week ending 4th October 2012 Music Video Top 40 - 25th February 2012 Classement officiel des ventes de DVD Musicaux du 28 novembre au 04 dιcembre 2011 Adele Live at The Royal Albert Hall Week Ending Aug. 26, 2012. Albums: Adele Finally Exits Top 10 Adele's 'Rolling In The Deep': A VMA Cheat Sheet Adele > Live Lounge 23 January 2008 Adele > Live Lounge Tour 2008. BBC Radio 1 Adele > Live Lounge 27 January 2011
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