Adele

Person · 10 cases · 2015–2024 · English singer-songwriter

How Adele spread

A friend's Myspace upload brought Adele to a record label, and television appearances and hit albums widened her audience.

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  1. 2006

    StartAudio

    Adele's first credited release was a featured vocal on DJ Ricsta's single "Be Divine". bustle.com

  2. 2006

    BreakoutOpen web

    A friend posted her demo on Myspace, where it caught the attention of XL Recordings. web.archive.org

  3. 2007

    First big pushJun · TV

    Adele made her television debut performing "Daydreamer" on BBC's Later... with Jools Holland. archive.org

  4. 2007

    MilestoneOct · Audio

    Her solo debut "Hometown Glory" was released on Jamie T's label, with 500 records pressed. web.archive.org

  5. 2008

    New audienceMar · Audio

    Adele signed a US deal with Columbia and XL and began a short North American tour. billboard.com

  6. 2015

    PeakNov · Retail

    Her album 25 sold 3.38 million US copies in its first week, setting a sales record. tvguide.com

Mannequin Challenge

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Mannequin challenge Done by 100+ Engineering Students at University of Jordan, Collaboration with Wikimedia LevantOpen

60K derivatives

Adele Carpool Karaoke

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The full Carpool Karaoke segment with Adele singing and rapping alongside James Corden.

260M views

Adele: Hello

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Adele - Hello (Official Music Video)

47.5M streams

Raygun at the Paris Olympics

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AOC Statement on Oceania Qualifying Process for Breaking | Australian Olympic Committee

14M views

Angela Bassett Did the Thing

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50
Ariana DeBose's rap, Doctor Who reunion, Lenny Rush's win and more! | Iconic 2023 BAFTA Moments

13M views on the performance

Lady Gaga's Super Bowl LI halftime show

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Lady Gaga's FULL Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI Halftime Show | NFL

410K sold

Spice Girls “Wannabe”

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Spice Girls - Wannabe (Official Music Video)

3M sold

Sabrina Carpenter, Espresso

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Espresso single cover art

800K sold

Leicester City’s 2015–16 title

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Leicester City lift the Premier League trophy, May 2016

25K sold

Chappell Roan's 2024 breakout

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The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess album cover

423K sold

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