While many major names sat out 2021 amid continued industry uncertainty, Adele made her grand return to the charts.
And, unsurprisingly, the British belle body slammed the competition and broke records in the process.
Join us after the jump, where we recap the year’s most colossal comeback.
With murmurs of a return surfacing as early as a year prior, billboards began appearing hinting at the imminent arrival of the new-new from Ms. Adkins.
Adele Fans Erupt in Excitement as ’30’ Billboards Appear to Pop-Up
Adele officially signaled the launch of her fourth album campaign with the announcement of her lead single ‘Easy On Me.’
Expectedly, the moving ballad blast straight to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charts across the globe.
She’s Back! Adele Announces New Single ‘Easy On Me’
New Video: Adele – ‘Easy On Me’
The soaring anthem took extended residence atop of the tally too.
Hot 100: Adele Blasts To #1 With ‘Easy On Me’
At long last, Adele’s ’30’ LP was then announced and officially put the entire industry on notice.
She’s Back! Adele Announces New Album ’30’
Ahead of its release, the set was confirmed to be supported by specials in both the US and UK.
Adele Announces Two-Hour CBS Special ‘One Night Only’ / Will Perform & Sit-Down with Oprah
Adele Set for MAJOR Television Special
The album, Adele’s first in five years, dropped and went on to break records.
Billboard 200: Adele Ties For Longest-Running Female Album Of The Year
As of writing, ’30’ is the highest-selling album of 2021 and reigns at #1 on the Billboard 200 and the Official UK Album Chart.
If ever there was any doubt about Adele’s dominance, it’s been dispelled and then some.
Overrated
I agree.
Album still a snooze fest
Second single is Flopping like a fish outta water.
Exactly flopping 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You know how they be bumping Easy On Me in the hood, don’t lie boo boo
And that’s probably one of the reasons why the hood is in such a sad state. 😭😭
HATER. When your first song is still number one the second song has a lot of room to grow. The second song is already a top five hit. Her first song is a great success. Y’all hate on everything. The album is great.
Drag that Fake Pîss
Album is dry i skipped through it had no desire to even listen any further
The album is a great coaster for my cups. Thank You Adele for keeping my tables spotless. You did get one thing right during this forgettable era. ✌️
A cardboard box is not a table.
Hey Fishy Bish. I knew you were around when I smelled dead fish.
Yawn
LEGEND! Periodt 💯💋