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ADÉLA's PRIMA

BY JIYA DOSS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

ADÉLA’s debut album, PRIMA, has introduced the rising pop singer to listeners all over the globe with a bold collection of eleven tracks. Released on September 4th under Capitol Records, the album includes earlier released singles “KGB,” “Red Bottoms,” and “Ain’t in LA,” alongside new songs such as “Nicole Kidman,” “Boys,” and more. With dramatic production, creative lyrics, and unapologetic attitude, PRIMA offers a first look at the identity ADÉLA aims to create as an artist. 

Before launching her solo career, ADÉLA appeared on the survival show Dream Academy that formed KATSEYE, but was eliminated. She later signed with Capitol Records and continued releasing music, standing firm in her identity.  Junior Maria Mueller noticed how this shows “resilience after rejection.”

At East Brunswick High School, ADÉLA’s confidence has also resonated with students. Senior Isabella Eisenberger said, “I love ADÉLA–she’s my queen. She is such a feminist icon to me because of how confidently she expresses herself,”. PRIMA is a perfect album for empowerment, and presents ADÉLA as someone unafraid to fully express herself. 

Through the album, the songs move between confidence and vulnerability. Songs such as “I’m The Man” and “Red Bottoms” emphasize ADÉLA’s fierce pop-star persona, while tracks including “Therapy” and “Starving Artist” suggest the pressure and uncertainty that come with the journey to success. Rather than showcasing a simple version of herself, ADÉLA uses PRIMA to explore her ambitions, image, and self-worth.

Even previous fans of ADÉLA’s music before PRIMA see the significance of her new album. Junior Maria Mueller, who discovered ADÉLA through her earlier EP, The Provocateur, said, “For a debut album, I thought ADÉLA did a great job showcasing her musical identity, and I’m beyond excited to hear her future songs and see how she evolves as an artist.” 

Whether students connect most with its confident pop sound or its more personal themes, PRIMA makes one thing clear: ADÉLA is only just getting started.