Adele is back, she's 21, and she's Rolling in the Deep

Yep, she is back! 

I'm talking about the 19 year old that stole the heart of many in the industry, claiming two very important Grammy's in 2009 (Best New Artist, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance); as well as many, many nominations for celebrated awards globally.

Her debut album, 19, reached #1 in her homeland in 2008 and achieved double-platinum sales. In addition to that it spawned four top 20 singles, the most successful being Chasing Pavements which peaked at #2.

She has been compared to the queens of soul, stating her influences are the likes of Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald. I'm talking about the beautiful, elegant and mesmerising Adele.

In January 2011 Adele releases the follow up to her debut album, titled 21. Whilst not much has been said or heard of the long-awaited album, Adele confirmed via Digital Spy -

"It's different from 19 - it's about the same things but in a different light..."

"...I deal with things differently now. I'm more patient, more honest, more forgiving and more aware of my own flaws, habits and principles - something that comes with age I think."

Realistically, if Adele's song-writing ability, which is demonstrated on 19, is anything to go by the album is going to be amazing. And, just in case you thought otherwise, Adele has also confirmed she's working with Red Hot Chili Peppers collaborator Rick Rubin and Florence and the Machine cohort Paul Epworth.

Brilliant!

So, the lead single has been leaked online - see below for Rolling in the Deep. A sassy, jazzy number with a hell-of-a-lot-a soul attached to it. In my humble opinion of course. And as a plus, the video has studio footage of Adele recording.

Stay tuned for more album news when I get it, enjoy for now.

Daz - this one's for you :)