Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé is making a bold move to relaunch her music career under her birth name, Adele, according to The Scottish Sun. Born Adele Emeli Sandé, the singer originally adopted her middle name professionally to avoid confusion with global superstar Adele. Now, after years of industry experience, she feels the time is right to return to her roots and reintroduce herself under her given name. The decision marks a significant shift for the artist, known for hits like ‘Heaven‘ and ‘Next to Me‘, as she embraces a fresh start on her own terms.
The 37-year-old has also launched her own record label, Venus Records, giving her full creative control over her future projects. She described the move as a liberating step away from major-label pressures, allowing her to create music that feels raw and organic. In November 2024, Emeli released a new single ‘Roots’ under this label but still using Emeli Sandé as her name.
“I really want to release something as Adele Sandé. I released an EP before I moved to London as Adele with the same guy that I’m now working with. But at that point the other Adele was doing so well. She was the most famous person in the world so I just thought of using my middle name.” The singer said for The Scottish Sun.
Sandé first gained widespread recognition in 2012 with her debut album ‘Our Version of Events‘ (2012), which became the UK’s best-selling album of the year. She followed up with ‘Long Live the Angels‘ (2016) and ‘REAL LIFE‘ (2019), cementing her reputation as a powerhouse vocalist. Despite critical acclaim, her more recent releases have struggled to replicate the commercial success of her early work. Emeli Sandé’s most charted song on the UK Singles Chart is ‘Read All About It (Part III)’ with Professor Green. The song hit No. 1 in 2011 and stayed at the top for two weeks. It became one of her most recognized songs, especially after her solo rendition at the 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony.Now engaged to classical pianist Yoana Karemova, Sandé balances her time between Scotland and London, drawing inspiration from her personal life for her upcoming music. Fans can expect a return to the emotional depth and soulfulness that made her a household name, with a renewed sense of artistic freedom.
While the name change may raise eyebrows, Sandé remains confident in her decision. “I met Adele at Michelle Obama’s talk and she was really lovely. She actually said to me, ‘oh, hello Adele’.” The singer added. Her first release under “Adele” could be expected later this year. For more updates, you can follow Emeli Sandé on X.
