Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, known professionally as Adele, is a British singer and songwriter born on May 5, 1988, in Tottenham, London. She began her music career in 2006 after graduating from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon.
Adele has been influenced by many artists, including Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse, and Dusty Springfield. She was inspired by their soul and jazz musical style, as well as their ability to express strong emotions through their voice.
She has collaborated with several artists throughout her career, including Bruno Mars, who co-wrote the song "All I Ask" for her album "25". She also worked with Paul Epworth, who co-wrote and produced several songs on her second album "21", including "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You".
Adele has also paid tribute to several artists during her live performances, including when she covered George Michael's "Fastlove" at the Grammy Awards in 2017 after his death.
As a soul and jazz singer, Adele is often compared to other artists in the same musical style, such as Duffy, Joss Stone, Alicia Keys, and Norah Jones. However, Adele has developed a unique and distinctive style that has propelled her career to the top of the music industry.