By now, we’re sure you’ve heard that British vocal sensation Adele has a brand new single and album. Her sultry voice and her “what you see is what you get, no apologies” attitude has made her an icon in the music world. So, it’s no surprise that when her full album released to the public, it became the best-selling release of the year – in just 3 days…beating out this year’s previous record-holder pop princess Taylor Swift!

This album brings a new sound and style to Adele’s rich tones and catchy lyrics – and many are wondering if this change is a sign that Adele has “grown up”. Six years after the release of “19”, she’s now a devoted mother to her son, and rumors swirl over whether or not she married her long-time boyfriend, Simon Konecki, father of Angelo (her son).

Either way, “Hello” is a smash hit to a loving public, and has smashed records this year – and we can’t wait to see what the future brings for this bright, talented performer!