Rolling In the Deep - Adele

by Taylor Phillips This is true music. Unlike many other artists, Adele has the voice to back up her popularity and talent. She isn't a sex idol nor a marketing tool, but a medium that speaks to the sould inside all of us. Her music transcends the body, and makes us long for that place in our hearts which we choose not to admit exists. Thank you, Adele.

by Tyler Reilly Not even a hint of the dreaded sophomore slump. She's an artist to be treasured.

Born: 1988 in Tottenham, London, England

Genre: Pop

Years Active: '00s, '10s

When the U.K. press began dubbing Adele "the next Amy Winehouse" in late 2007, the hype didn't touch upon the heavy singer/songwriter influence found in the Londoner's music. Influenced by Suzanne Vega as much as Jill Scott, Adele first made an impression in 2006 when she toured as an opening act for Jack Penate. She had graduated to headlining status by the end of 2007, thanks to BBC Radio 1 playing her single "Daydreamer;" another song, "Hometown Glory," was also released as a single on Jamie T.'s... Full Bio