Adele released 21, her second studio album on January 24, 2011 in the United Kingdom and February 22, 2011 in the United States. 21 was released on a joint contract with Columbia Records and XL Recordings. Adele first wanted to name the album Rolling in the Deep that was meant to summarize the way she felt about her relationship, referring to having someone that is always there to support you. However, she decided against that title and the album was eventually named 21 because it coincided with her age when it was written. Adele considered 21 as an autobiographical time piece that represented her progressing maturity personally and her artistic growth. Adele began writing 21 in April 2009, while she was in a happy relationship with a man 10 years her senior. She was dissatisfied with the moods portrayed from the songs, and ended studio sessions for one month because she felt she lacked inspiration. Then, a day after her break up from her 18-month relationship, she contacted her producer Paul Epworth to begin recording in May 2009. She informed her producer that she and her partner had a huge argument and that she wanted to express her feelings through song. Although Adele was heartbroken, she was musically motivated and fired up. She stated that it was hard for her to write music when she was happy, and that it was easier when she was hurting. Adele found a way to focus all of her energy and emotions into her music, composing songs that combed through the details of her failed relationship. Adele worked with various producers on the album, with Rick Rubin being the most well-known. 21 was then recorded, because there were a number of producers, some songs were recorded in studios in Europe and others in the United States. There... ... middle of paper ... ...eek. The album also top the charts in the U.S. taking the number one spot with sales of 352,000 copies within the first week. Adele broke the record for the longest number-1 album by a woman in Billboard history, beating the record that was formerly held by Whitney Houston’s soundtrack The Bodyguard. 21 spent its 23rd week at number one in March 2012, which made it the longest-running album at number one since 1985. Much of the success of 21 is connected with its ability to attract many different listeners. Largely, her followers are fans of pop, adult contemporary, and R&B because those are the vibes given from her music. The album appealed to listeners both young and old. Many people were just listening to 21 to make sure they were culturally “in the know”, since her music was so widespread. The album continues to be successful today, 3 years after its release.
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Named the most successful female music artist ever by the Guinness Book of World Records, Diana Ross has been one of the top RnB singers since the beginning of her career in 1959. Between her work with The Supremes and as a solo artist, she has released 53 studio albums and 70 singles. Ross continues to record and tour to this
Selena started her career in 1984 by recording two records for a small independent label. One of the albums was released and later re-released in 1995. The other album was
It’s no question that Janet Jackson is one of the most iconic and influential artists of all time. She has sold over 100 million albums; her tours have had some of the highest selling debuts of all time, not to mention the chart topping hits she has created over the past 30 years. Janet’s presence alone is iconic. She has left an unforgettable impression on the music industry as a whole. Her music has affected fans and music lovers all around the world.
George, N. (2014) said, Although Michael Jackson's Thriller was released in November 1982, the artist and the album's immense cultural impact solidified in early 1984. It took 2 years for the album to become popular. According to George, N. (2014) “Thriller spent 17 of its 37 weeks a top the Billboard 200 during an uninterrupted streak that ran from Dec. 24,1983 through April 14,1984, second only to the West Side Story soundtrack.” Then George, N. (2014) says The pop star, then 25, would take home eight Grammys for the album in February and break a Hot 100 record for the most top 10 singles from the same album -- seven -- when the title track, buoyed by its groundbreaking John Landis-directed video, peaked at No. 4 on March 3rd. This album made history.
While some may say the two dancing sharks were the halftime showstoppers, others may offer up that title to Missy Elliott - that is, if they even know who she is. Elliott’s performance left much of the Internet taking to social media to express either confusion of who the early 2000s queen of hip-hop was or excitement over her unexpected return. Either way, according to Billboard, the performance bumped Elliott’s catalog from 6,000 downloads the week ending in January 25th to 70,000
In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller'. This album produced 7 hit singles, breaking yet again more records, and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide.
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In just 9 years of being in the music industry, Rihanna has achieved 12 billboard music awards, 8 Grammy awards, sold 210 million songs and 54 million albums worldwide. You think that’s all? No! She’s the fastest solo artist to hit the no.1 singles on billboard hot 100, thirteen times; that too as the youngest in the scene!
She released hit songs such as “Pon de Replay” and “Music of the Sun” in 2005. These songs assisted her in becoming noticed on an international level. Her first album, “Music of the Sun,” debuted her style of R&B and Barbadian characteristics. Rihanna’s second album, A Girl like Me (2006), also featured one of her hit song, “S.O.S.” The first song of Rihanna’s to top the Billboard singles chart was “Tainted Love” (Cunningham, 2017). In 2007, Rihanna released her third album which transformed her image. She wanted to lose the youthful Caribbean figure she presented in her first two albums and wanted to release her fierce, independent side. Good Girl Gone Bad produced one of the top hits of the year, “Umbrella” which sold millions of copies worldwide (Cunningham,
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Swift’s debut song isn’t like the others. Her big debut song wasn’t about revenge or heartbreak, but rather her inspiration, Tim McGraw. ‘Tim McGraw” was written in Taylor’s math class when she was 16, along side of Liz Rose. Not only does it remind her of her true inspiration, but also of her un-named summer love, who was going to college, and had to dump Swift. But, not only was this her big debut, it also happened to be her first ever published song. It was published June 19, 2006 by Big Machine Records, and has sold over a million downloads. It reached about 40 and 6 on the “Billboard Top 100” and “Hot Country Songs” in the United States.
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Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a young 21st century music composer. She is a United Kingdom, as well as, American, soul, R&B, and pop sensation. She has won numerous Grammy nominations and awards in her early career, being only twenty-five years old. Adele will have many more awards to come to her in her future career. Adele has had at least five number one hits since she was signed at just nineteen years old. As she emerged into her teen years she had many inspirations.