Adele was born in London and began singing at age 4, influenced by artists like the Spice Girls. She graduated from BRIT School in 2006 and began her career by publishing songs online. Her debut album 19 was a commercial success, earning her two Grammys. Her follow-up album 21, inspired by a breakup, was also highly successful, breaking several chart records and spending multiple weeks at number 1 in several countries.