Posted by Future-pop maven ADÉLA will release her debut album ‘PRIMA’ on September 4th via Polydor Records. Following the release of early tracks ‘KGB’ and ‘Red Bottoms’, the Slovak artist continues to build momentum with her latest single, ‘Ain’t In LA’, a track defined by booming 808s, glitchy percussion, and ethereal, filtered vocals.
The inspiration for ‘Ain’t In LA’ serves as an origin story of sorts. The track was conceived following a trip back to her hometown, where she discovered vintage photographs of her mother at 18, posing against a wall covered in pop culture imagery. “My grandfather smuggled the posters in from Germany,” she explains. “It made me think, ‘There are so many beautiful girls with dreams who will never get their flowers like my mom’. I wrote this for her and the billion other bitches who are probably cooler than me.”
Executive-produced by Dylan Brady and Blake Slatkin, the upcoming LP offers a comprehensive look at her evolving artistry. “I want this album to sound exactly like a 22-year-old girl,” she states. “I tried to express both sides. I mixed the hard with the soft, the vulnerable with the swag of it all, the muscular beats with the feminine energy. I did exactly what I wanted to.”
On ‘PRIMA’, ADÉLA delves into the more vulnerable facets of her repertoire, tackling themes of insecurity, toxic relationships, femininity, and bodily autonomy. Rooted in a signature sound that balances sharp, rhythmic precision with a darker, atmospheric undertow, the project marks a bold step forward.
“PRIMA means ‘first’, which is perfect since this is my debut. Being a prima ballerina means you’re the top dog or the best ballerina in the house. It’s a term of endearment in the ballerina community. I’m trying to be the prima ballerina of pop, and this is my first step to achieve that.”
Watch the video for ‘Ain’t In LA’, directed by Fred Gervais and shot in ADÉLA’s hometown of Bratislava: