{"id":885494,"date":"2026-09-09T09:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T09:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/885494\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T09:14:13","slug":"6-adela-songs-to-have-on-your-pop-girl-playlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/885494\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ad\u00e9la Songs to Have on Your Pop Girl Playlist"},"content":{"rendered":"

A star is born, and she\u2019s from Slovakia. Most people first heard of Ad\u00e9la Jergov\u00e1, who more commonly goes by her first name, Ad\u00e9la, when she was a contestant on Dream Academy, the reality competition show that formed KATSEYE. Early on, she made a good impression thanks to her personality and dancing skills. And while her time on the show was cut short, Ad\u00e9la left her mark and maybe even predicted her solo career. \u201cI want you to know that none of you need this. If you get it, that\u2019s great. But you don\u2019t need it. Because you\u2019re great on your own,\u201d she memorably told<\/a> the other contestants after her elimination.<\/p>\n

\u200bIt\u2019s words she took to heart, as in just two years, Ad\u00e9la has risen the ranks to being one of Gen Z\u2019s next great pop stars thanks in no small part to her undeniable talent and edgy personality. With her signature hot pink hair and growing list of achievements, from opening Demi Lovato\u2019s US tour to being the first Slovak artist to score an entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, Ad\u00e9la has got people talking for a reason. Below, get to know more of Ad\u00e9la\u2019s artistry by checking out some of her tracks that should be on your pop girl radar.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Where Are the Girls of Dream Academy Now?<\/a><\/p>\n

Ain\u2019t in LA \u2013 The Baddest B!tches Ain\u2019t in Los Angeles <\/p>\n

There\u2019s something so 2010s about Ad\u00e9la\u2019s breakout single, probably because it sounds similar to that of Miley Cyrus\u2019s We Can\u2019t Stop<\/a>. Given that it\u2019s one of Cyrus\u2019s most memorable songs, though, that\u2019s a compliment. Where the synth-pop track shines is in its lyrics and message, as it serves as a homage to Ad\u00e9la\u2019s hometown and, in general, an anthem for being proud of where you come from.<\/p>\n

Ad\u00e9la knew what she was doing when she said that the baddest bitches ain\u2019t in LA, because anyone can take pride in being a baddie no matter where they come from. It\u2019s a universal message that has resonated across the world, including the Philippines, where it\u2019s currently<\/a> the No. 1 song on the PH Billboard Hot 100 charts for three weeks in a row, marking Ad\u00e9la\u2019s first number one<\/a> on a Billboard chart.<\/p>\n

KGB \u2013 Call Her the KG\u2026B <\/p>\n

Ad\u00e9la\u2019s story is one many can relate to: that of a young immigrant who had to work her way from the ground up and pursue her dreams despite an environment that discouraged it. It\u2019s this story that takes center stage in KGB, Ad\u00e9la\u2019s knockout dance-pop single. She incorporates talk-singing, rapping, and screaming in a song that references Slovakia\u2019s communist past and uses it as a metaphor for the work she\u2019s put in as an immigrant and musician. Its music video is also one of Ad\u00e9la\u2019s best, as it both showcases her years of training as a ballerina and her edgier side as a pop star.<\/p>\n

Superscar \u2013 The Rise of a Pop Powerhouse <\/p>\n

Before PRIMA brought Ad\u00e9la to a bigger audience, it was her debut EP The Provocateur that first landed her on the radar of pop fans. Just listen to Superscar, and you\u2019ll know why. The track feels like a punch in the best way possible, as Ad\u00e9la sounds assured in taking an intimate moment to the extreme, all surrounded by an unrelenting pop beat.<\/p>\n

Nicole Kidman \u2013 Babygirl in Control, I Feel Like Nicole <\/p>\n

Named after the Oscar-winning Australian actress, the song is Ad\u00e9la\u2019s catchy anthem for living your best life as the baddie that you are, just like Nicole Kidman. Production-wise, the track trades in pop beats for a heavier bass, which still works for Ad\u00e9la. It\u2019s a kind of song that gets better with each repeat listen, especially with its almost prayer-like chorus that affirms how you are that girl. Also, its music video will have you busy trying to catch each Nicole Kidman-related reference and easter egg.<\/p>\n

SexOnTheBeat \u2013 Ad\u00e9la Gets Sexy and Sultry <\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t take much to understand what this sultry electro-pop song is about, and that\u2019s why it makes a memorable impression the moment you press play. The beat and production feel tailor-made for the club, or any event, really, where you can just go all out and get lost in the music.<\/p>\n

Boys \u2013 Y2K Pop Girl Meets Main Character Energy <\/p>\n

Ad\u00e9la channels early 2000s female pop for this standout track on her debut full-length album PRIMA that wouldn\u2019t sound out of place on a Britney Spears album from the era. As the title suggests, the track sees Ad\u00e9la confidently sing about how so many boys want her as the center of attention. And adding to the song\u2019s spunk is a cameo from KATSEYE\u2019s Lara Raj, whose voice is heard after the first chorus and before the final chorus. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Featured Image: ADELA (via Instagram)<\/p>\n

\"Rafael<\/p>\n

Rafael Bautista<\/p>\n

Senior Pop Culture Writer<\/p>\n

Rafael Bautista is the Senior Pop Culture Writer of MEGA Asia, with a focus on producing articles and features about local and international entertainment, popular culture, and lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Before this role, he spent five years in the youth-oriented magazine NYLON Manila, where he served multiple positions, including Deputy Editor, and created stories, profiles, and content on digital and print geared towards a Gen Z audience. In 2025, he was awarded Jr. Deputy Editor of the Year.<\/p>\n

With years of experience in digital media, Rafael has an interest and passion for writing about movies, shows, pop culture, and entertainment, with a particular emphasis on titles, trends, and personalities who are making waves in modern culture or are on the cusp of becoming the next big thing people will talk about.<\/p>\n