Slovak-born pop artist ADÉLA discusses her rapid rise from Bratislava to the American mainstream in an interview with Clash Magazine. At just 22, she has become one of pop's most closely watched new acts, framing her success as a triumph of persistence for an outsider breaking into an industry where few Slovak artists have made an impact.

Since her 2024 debut single "Homewrecked", ADÉLA has amassed over three million monthly Spotify listeners and toured with Demi Lovato, including a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Fluent in English by age nine after immersing herself in Disney Channel and celebrity culture, she cites influences including Madonna, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus, and aligns herself with peers such as Addison Rae and Lola Young. Her music centres on sexual liberation and female empowerment, positioning her within a lineage of pop stars, from Christina Aguilera to Britney Spears, who faced public criticism for embracing sex-positive imagery, while she reflects on the double standards women in pop continue to face online.