Despite doing pretty well for herself with 2008 debut record 19, Adele's really arrived in 2011. 19 saw her vying for the same crown as, like, a jillion other soul-y, British, white girls (see: Amy Winehouse, Candie Payne, Duffy, Joss Stone. Lily Allen, if you're feeling friendly?). The album chart-topped in Adele's native UK , peaking at number 10 Stateside despite winning two Grammy Awards. It'd be surprising if, in a week, her newest, 21, didn't debut at number one globally. If 19 was Adele's timid introduction to court, ...