It’s been an amazing year for 23-year-old singer-songwriter Adele Adkins as her second album 21debuted at number one the Billboard 200 chart.
She has taken over the world’s music chart, with21 already at number one in 17 countries and over 7 million copies sold, achieving a double hit in America with both the number one single and album, reports Music News.
The album’s third single, Set Fire to the Rain, is due for release on July 4. Already released as the album’s second single in a few European countries, the song peaked at number one in the Netherlands.
The track was written with producer Fraser T. Smith, and describes the contradictory elements of a relationship, and the difficulty of letting go. Unlike the understated production of most of the album’s songs, Set Fire to the Rain has been characterized as a ‘power ballad,’ with lush instrumentation and a swelling string arrangement, creating a wall of sound for the singer’s mournful vocals.
The soul singer’s is on a roll so far, with her lead single Rolling in the Deep going to the top of the charts, followed by the album’s second singleSomeone Like You becoming her first number one song in the UK.
The singer was recently forced to postpone her sold-out North American tour due to laryngitis.
“I’m really frustrated. I was hoping with a week’s rest I’d be better to sing again straight away. However there is absolutely nothing I can do but take the doctors advice and rest some more. I’m so sorry. See you soon, love Adele”
Plans to reschedule these cancelled tour dates are being investigated; more information will be provided when available.