Adéla (singer)
Slovak singer-songwriter (born 2003)
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Adéla Jergová (born 27 November 2003), known mononymously as Adéla (stylised in all-caps), is a Slovak singer, songwriter, and dancer. She rose to prominence as a contestant in the 2023 reality show Dream Academy, which concluded with the formation of the girl group Katseye. Her debut single, "Homewrecked", was released independently on September 13th, 2024. In 2025, she signed with Capitol Records and released her debut extended play (EP), The Provocateur.
27 November 2003
- Singer
- songwriter
- dancer
Adéla | |
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| Born | Adéla Jergová 27 November 2003 Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Alma mater | English National Ballet School |
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| Years active | 2024–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Website | adelaxo |
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Early life
Adéla Jergová[1] was born on 27 November 2003, in Bratislava, Slovakia.[2][3] She began taking ballet lessons in Moscow starting when she was three years old. She has stated that watching the American teen sitcom Hannah Montana at three years old inspired her to become a singer.[4] She taught herself English, starting at eight years old by watching American television series and interviews with American singers; she was fluent by age nine.[5] She has described being online as a child as having "Americanized" her and introducing her to more liberal ideas, which, according to her, made her feel alienated from Slovak society.[4] As a child, she became interested in vocals and production. She moved to Vienna to join the Vienna State Ballet as a teenager and then to London to join the English National Ballet School the following year.[6][7]
Career
2022–2023: Career beginnings and Dream Academy
In 2022, Adéla moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career.[7] In 2023, she participated in the Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records' reality competition series Dream Academy alongside 19 other girls.[7] During the first challenge, she performed a group dance to the Blackpink song "Pink Venom" and was one of the first to be eliminated after receiving the fewest fan votes.[8][9] She later described the competition as "the worst year of my life".[5] The winners of the series went on to form the girl group Katseye. Adéla also appeared in Pop Star Academy: Katseye, Netflix's 2024 behind-the-scenes docuseries covering the events of Dream Academy.[1]
2024–present: Debut and touring
In 2024, she made her debut as a solo artist in September with the release of her single "Homewrecked," which Out named one of the best singles for the week of its release.[10][11] Adéla's second single "Superscar" was released in October 2024.[6] In 2024, she attended college in Los Angeles for music.[1]
Adéla's third single "MachineGirl" was released in February 2025 and co-produced by Canadian musician Grimes, who reached out to Adéla after hearing "Homewrecked" on TikTok.[12] Its music video co-starred actress Sofia Wylie and featured a cameo from Grimes.[13] In May 2025, Adéla announced that she had signed with Capitol and Polydor Records.[14][15] Her second single with the label, "DeathByDevotion", was produced by Dylan Brady and Zhone and released in July 2025.[16] The Provocateur, her debut extended play (EP), was released on 22 August 2025.[17] Its single "SexOnTheBeat" was released with a music video featuring a cameo from Christina Aguilera. The music video was followed in September 2025 by a choreography-only video.[18] She performed on her first tour, The ProvocaTour, in October 2025.[4] Starting in April 2026, she is currently performing as the opening act for Demi Lovato's It's Not That Deep Tour.[19] She released her single "KGB" the same month.[20]
Artistry
Adéla's music is classified as pop.[21] She has described her lyrics, which often tackle her sexual expression, as "exaggerated" and "over-the-top" versions of the events of her life.[12] She has cited Beyoncé and Lady Gaga as her biggest musical influences, calling herself "the biggest BeyHive you've ever fucking met," and listed Mariah Carey, Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, Céline Dion, and Aretha Franklin as early inspirations for her vocals and Imogen Heap, Ariana Grande, and Beyoncé as influential for her use of harmonies.[22][6]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| The Provocateur |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| SVK Air. [23] |
NZ Hot [24] |
US D/P [25] | |||
| "Homewrecked"[26] | 2024 | — | — | — | The Provocateur |
| "Superscar"[27] | — | — | — | ||
| "MachineGirl"[28] | 2025 | 55 | — | — | |
| "DeathByDevotion"[29] | — | — | — | ||
| "SexontheBeat"[30] | 57 | — | — | ||
| "KGB"[20] | 2026 | 96 | 8 | 11 | TBA |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||
Videography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dream Academy | Herself (contestant) | Talent competition reality show | [7] |
| 2024 | Pop Star Academy: Katseye | Herself | Netflix docuseries; 8 episodes | [1] |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Homewrecked" | 2024 | Emily Oreste | [citation needed] |
| "Superscar" | Likeromeo, Miguel Zárate and Adéla Jergová | [citation needed] | |
| "Machine Girl" | 2025 | Mitch deQuilettes | [citation needed] |
| "DeathByDevotion" | St Clair Bryant | [citation needed] | |
| "SexOnTheBeat" | 91 Rules | [citation needed] | |
| "KGB" | 2026 | Rachel Dunkel | [citation needed] |
Tours
Headlining
- The ProvocaTour (2025)[4]
Supporting
- Demi Lovato – It's Not That Deep Tour (2026)