Rolling in the Deep

Kicking off a massive global phenomenon, this blues-inflected pop-soul track is anchored by a driving, stomping acoustic rhythm and staggering vocal power. Referred to by the artist as a 'dark bluesy gospel disco tune', the song transforms heartbreak and betrayal into a furious, universally resonant empowerment anthem. Its unprecedented crossover success shattered sales records, defining the sound of early 2010s mainstream adult contemporary music.