A pop star performing a ballet segment during her debut tour? ADÉLA is doing just that — immersing herself, as her track ‘DeathByDevotion’ suggests. At The Lower Third in London, the Slovakia-born artist presented a performance that seemed to transcend the typical debut. It was a declaration of purpose: showcasing control, ambition, and the dedication fueling her emerging pop identity.
ADÉLA moves as if she has been preparing for this her whole life — and in many respects, she has. Before finding her niche as a pop provocateur, she trained as a ballet dancer in London and Vienna, and later as a K-pop trainee. This demanding world, characterized by perfectionism and pressure, honed her precision. It also led her to discover a vital truth: she was never destined to conform.
Her merchandise encapsulates this sentiment: she was not meant to be part of a group. ADÉLA is far too unique for that — expressive, unpredictable, and a true force of nature. That confidence is not mere posturing; it reflects the quiet assurance of an artist who knows precisely what she is doing.
Even with just seven songs to her credit — all from her debut EP ‘The Provocateur’ — ADÉLA performs like an artist with multiple albums under her belt. Her set at The Lower Third was modest in size but immense in impact. One can sense that she is already envisioning stadiums, making it hard to ignore the spectacle she will create once she has the complete ensemble — the dancers, the visuals, and the grand production that her vision demands.
Her rendition of Ariana Grande’s ‘Touch It’ offered one of the night’s most memorable moments — a challenging vocal piece that highlighted her dual prowess: a technically skilled singer with the physical control of a dancer. The show also featured crowd favorites like ‘Sexonthebeat’ and ‘HOMEWRECKED’ — her relatively brief yet cohesive discography only emphasizes her already compelling stage presence.
Then came ‘Superscar’, her most notable song to date and the concluding piece of the show. A dark, cinematic anthem dissecting the music industry, it transformed criticism into catharsis — defiance disguised as pop. On stage, it felt almost autobiographical: an artist reclaiming her narrative after witnessing how easily it can be manipulated.
Backstage, during photos, ADÉLA’s pink hair and commanding gaze softened a bit, revealing a thoughtful, almost shy aspect — a gentle contrast to her captivating stage persona.
With endorsements from Christina Aguilera and acknowledgments from figures like Demi Lovato, ADÉLA’s path appears inevitable. She’s part of a new generation of pop creators — women who blend training with emotion, discipline with risk. Still early in her journey, but already shaping it on her own terms.
ADÉLA is not here to play it safe. She aims to provoke, to perform, and to etch her name into the next chapter of pop — ballet shoes, bold opinions, and all.
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Words + Pictures: Pablo Santana
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A pop star performing a ballet segment during her debut tour? ADÉLA is all in — fully committed, just as her song 'DeathByDevotion' suggests. At The Lower