A Dell is one of the most successful artists of her generation.

Her last two records combined sold more than 25 million copies and both won album of the

year at the Grammys.

Now the UK pop star has put out her fourth studio album, it's called 30.

It chronicles the emotional aftermath of the singer's divorce.

I'm Stephen Thompson and today we are talking about a Dell on Potent culture Happy Hour

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Joining me is NPR Music Editorial Assistant Latisha Harris, hello Latisha.

Hi Stephen, good morning.

It is great to have you here.

So a Dell's studio albums all have numerical titles that roughly correspond with the age

she was when she recorded them and all of them have been blockbusters.

In 2008, 19 made her a star thanks to hits like Chasing Pavements and Home Town Glory.

21 made her a superstar on the strength of modern standards like Rolling in the Deep

and someone like you.

25 was another massive record back in 2015 with huge hits like Hello and When We Were Young

and now 30 has already produced another blockbuster hit with Easy On Me.

The songs on 30 find a Dell reflecting on her divorce in songs that don't shy away

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