ADÉLA: Photos From the Billboard Shoot
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ADÉLA, the 22-year-old Slovak pop star, reflects on the irony behind her breakout single "Ain’t in LA" from her September debut album, PRIMA. Recorded in Los Angeles, the anthem boldly declares Los Angeles isn't all it's cracked up to be. ADÉLA admits that while she was tired of celebrity culture, she has created songs like "Nicole Kidman" that highlight her admiration for other celebrities.
Born in Bratislava, Slovakia, ADÉLA grew up idolizing American pop stars like Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Britney Spears. She spent her childhood studying these stars, even adorning her bedroom walls with their posters. Her dream was to become a performer, dedicating years to training as a ballerina during the day and taking English lessons at night. In 2023, ADÉLA's big break came when she joined HYBE x Geffen’s Dream Academy, a YouTube competition series that led to her formation in the KATSEYE group.
After her elimination, ADÉLA pursued a solo career, releasing dance-pop hits such as "Homewrecked" and "Superscar" in 2024. She signed with Capitol Records the following year, and her momentum reached new heights with appearances on Demi Lovato's tour. The success of her July single "Ain’t in LA" and the fourth single "Nicole Kidman" propelled her album PRIMA to No. 4 on the Billboard 200. This year, ADÉLA has amassed over half a billion global on-demand streams according to Luminate.
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