'The hottest record in the world right now' - Zane Lowe, BBC Radio 1

Meet one of 2008’s most exciting new talents. Adele Adkins is a 19 year old soul singer from London and is the most talked about artist in the UK right now. Having only released one limited edition 7” to date (“Hometown Glory”, which now going for up to $100 on eBay!) she is set to be one of the biggest artists of this year. Getting universal acclaim across the media, Adele first came to the mainstream attention with her performance of “Daydreamer” (the opening track on “19”) on Later… With Jools Holland where she blew away the likes of Bjork and Paul McCartney –

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q_z2WkSKTc

A fan of such diverse artists as Jill Scott, Etta James, Billy Bragg, Peggy Lee, Jeff Buckley and The Cure, Adele’s soul-tinged songs of love’s lost and memories made are set to resonate with all who hear them. “19” is an album that leans on all these influences, and coupled with Adele’s amazing voice, is a beautifully crafted debut album. The album sees Adele working with JimAbisss (Arctic Monkeys, Bjork, David Gray, Massive Attack), Eg White (Will Young, Darren Hayes) and Mark Ronson (Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams, Macy Gray). Adele will be presented with a Brit Award for “The Critics Choice” in February which will cement her place as one of the brightest stars to hit the music scene in 2008.

First single proper “Chasing Pavements” gets full media service January 28, and video for “Chasing Pavements” is being serviced this week. “Chasing Pavements” is # 1 UK Radio Play Chart.

Adele will be presented with a Brit Award for “The Critics Choice” in February which will cement her place as one of the brightest stars to hit the music scene in 2008.

“She’s going to be huge!” - Music Network

“Totally, absolutely beautiful”- NME

“The voice of next year” - Q Magazine

“A star is born” - The Sunday Times

An e-card to check out with new video featured….

http://remotecontrolrecords.com.au/adele/  

Adele – 19 release date Feb 4, 2008
Label: Xl Recordings NZ Distributor: Rhythmethod

Links to check out:

http://www.myspace.com/adelelondon  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEgSvPpLsoU

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7168252.stm  

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7163404.stm  

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3099702.ece