Theron Thomas Co-Wrote ADÉLA’s Breakout Hit ‘Ain’t in LA’ & Miley Cyrus’ ‘We Can’t Stop.’ Does He Think They Sound the Same?
The Grammy-winning songwriter also breaks down his new records with Zara Larsson, Shakira and Lizzo.
Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman has chosen ADÉLA's breakout hit "Ain't in LA" to soundtrack her TikTok debut, while the song has quickly become one of the most talked-about singles of summer 2026. Grammy-winning songwriter Theron Thomas co-wrote both "Ain't in LA" and Miley Cyrus' 2013 chart-topping hit "We Can't Stop," and has expressed appreciation for the similarities between the two tracks.
Thomas, who has written hits for Rihanna, Lizzo, and ROSÉ, worked with ADÉLA in the studio after being connected by a mutual friend, Blake Slatkin. ADÉLA's personality immediately impressed him, and she stood her ground in the studio, leading a room of men with confidence. Thomas believes ADÉLA's unique style and personal story are what make her stand out, and he hopes she'll reach out to him again in the future.
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