Adele
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. Regarded as a British icon, she is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. Her accolades include 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards (including three for British Album of the Year), an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
Adele's music is primarily pop and soul, with elements of blues, "classic R&B", country, gospel, jazz, and Motown. Her early success came while several other British soul singers were present on the music scene, with the British press dubbing her a new Amy Winehouse. However, Adele called the comparisons between her and other female soul singers lazy, noting "we're a gender, not a genre".AllMusic wrote that "Adele is simply too magical to compare her to anyone."[ Her song topics often address heartbreak and relationship.
Adele has sold more than 120 million records worldwide with 70 million in album sales and over 50 million in single sales as of 2022, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists. She is one of the highest-earning music artists in the world.
Adele's music is primarily pop and soul, with elements of blues, "classic R&B", country, gospel, jazz, and Motown. Her early success came while several other British soul singers were present on the music scene, with the British press dubbing her a new Amy Winehouse. However, Adele called the comparisons between her and other female soul singers lazy, noting "we're a gender, not a genre".AllMusic wrote that "Adele is simply too magical to compare her to anyone."[ Her song topics often address heartbreak and relationship.
Adele has sold more than 120 million records worldwide with 70 million in album sales and over 50 million in single sales as of 2022, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists. She is one of the highest-earning music artists in the world.
Albums (6)
2008
2011
2015
2021