6 Adéla Songs to Have on Your Pop Girl Playlist

A star is born, and she’s from Slovakia. Most people first heard of Adéla Jergová, who more commonly goes by her first name, Adéla, 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, Adéla left her mark and maybe even predicted her solo career. “I want you to know that none of you need this. If you get it, that’s great. But you don’t need it. Because you’re great on your own,” she memorably told the other contestants after her elimination.

​It’s words she took to heart, as in just two years, Adéla has risen the ranks to being one of Gen Z’s 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’s US tour to being the first Slovak artist to score an entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, Adéla has got people talking for a reason. Below, get to know more of Adéla’s artistry by checking out some of her tracks that should be on your pop girl radar.

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Ain’t in LA – The Baddest B!tches Ain’t in Los Angeles

There’s something so 2010s about Adéla’s breakout single, probably because it sounds similar to that of Miley Cyrus’s We Can’t Stop. Given that it’s one of Cyrus’s most memorable songs, though, that’s a compliment. Where the synth-pop track shines is in its lyrics and message, as it serves as a homage to Adéla’s hometown and, in general, an anthem for being proud of where you come from.

Adéla knew what she was doing when she said that the baddest bitches ain’t in LA, because anyone can take pride in being a baddie no matter where they come from. It’s a universal message that has resonated across the world, including the Philippines, where it’s currently the No. 1 song on the PH Billboard Hot 100 charts for three weeks in a row, marking Adéla’s first number one on a Billboard chart.

KGB – Call Her the KG…B

Adéla’s 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’s this story that takes center stage in KGB, Adéla’s knockout dance-pop single. She incorporates talk-singing, rapping, and screaming in a song that references Slovakia’s communist past and uses it as a metaphor for the work she’s put in as an immigrant and musician. Its music video is also one of Adéla’s best, as it both showcases her years of training as a ballerina and her edgier side as a pop star.

Superscar – The Rise of a Pop Powerhouse

Before PRIMA brought Adéla 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’ll know why. The track feels like a punch in the best way possible, as Adéla sounds assured in taking an intimate moment to the extreme, all surrounded by an unrelenting pop beat.

Nicole Kidman – Babygirl in Control, I Feel Like Nicole

Named after the Oscar-winning Australian actress, the song is Adéla’s 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 Adéla. It’s 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.

SexOnTheBeat – Adéla Gets Sexy and Sultry

It doesn’t take much to understand what this sultry electro-pop song is about, and that’s 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.

Boys – Y2K Pop Girl Meets Main Character Energy

Adéla channels early 2000s female pop for this standout track on her debut full-length album PRIMA that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Britney Spears album from the era. As the title suggests, the track sees Adéla confidently sing about how so many boys want her as the center of attention. And adding to the song’s spunk is a cameo from KATSEYE’s Lara Raj, whose voice is heard after the first chorus and before the final chorus.  

Featured Image: ADELA (via Instagram)

Rafael Bautista

Senior Pop Culture Writer

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.

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.

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.

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