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Adele
Singing Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep and Hello.
21 · Skyfall
- Born
- 5 May 1988
- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom
More people
Adele
A British singer-songwriter known for emotionally direct songs and a powerful voice. Her albums take their titles from ages associated with their creation.
Early life
London upbringing
Grew up in London with her mother.
BRIT School
Studied at the performing-arts school before her first record deal.
Career
- 2008
Debut album
Released 19, including Chasing Pavements.
- 2011–2012
Worldwide breakthrough
21 and its singles reached an international audience.
- 2015
Third album
Released 25, led by Hello.
- 2021–2024
Later recordings and shows
Released 30 and performed a Las Vegas residency.
Selected work
21
Includes Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You.
Skyfall
A James Bond theme that won an Oscar.
25
Includes Hello and When We Were Young.
30
Songs reflecting major changes in her personal life.
Beyond music
Family
Motherhood and the end of her marriage informed songs on 30.
Public appearances
Has used performances and public statements to support charitable causes.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Marc E.. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
