ADÉLA’s new song, “Ain’t In LA,” has fans feeling nostalgic—but despite sounding strikingly familiar, the track does not officially sample or interpolate Miley Cyrus’ 2013 hit “We Can’t Stop.” Instead, the song embraces the carefree energy and attitude of the Bangerz era while putting a distinctly modern spin on it.
Released on July 23, 2026, “Ain’t In LA” serves as the latest preview of ADÉLA’s debut album PRIMA, arriving September 4 via Capitol Records. The song made an immediate impact, surpassing 1 million Spotify streams in its first day while generating widespread discussion across social media over its unmistakable sonic resemblance to one of Miley Cyrus’ biggest hits.
From its opening moments, “Ain’t In LA” echoes the rebellious spirit that defined “We Can’t Stop.” The rhythmic vocal delivery, confident cadence, and bass-heavy party production instantly evoke memories of Miley’s Bangerz era, leading listeners to question whether ADÉLA had sampled or reworked the track.
The answer is no. Official songwriting and production credits list no connection to “We Can’t Stop” or its writers, nor is the song credited as containing a sample or interpolation. Rather than borrowing any melody, lyrics, or elements from the original recording, ADÉLA appears to be paying stylistic homage to an era of pop music that continues to influence a new generation of artists.
That influence feels intentional. “Ain’t In LA” blends booming 808s, glitchy electronic textures, trap-pop production, and bold hooks while delivering a message that flips one of pop culture’s longest-running myths. Instead of glamorizing Los Angeles as the only path to success, ADÉLA celebrates girls growing up far from the entertainment industry’s traditional hotspots, proving ambition can thrive anywhere.
The inspiration behind the song is deeply personal. Following a visit home to Slovakia, ADÉLA discovered old photographs of her mother at 18 standing in front of walls covered with Western pop stars.
“My grandfather smuggled the posters in from Germany,” she explained in a press release. “It made me think, ‘There are so many beautiful girls with dreams who will never get their flowers like my mom’. I wrote this for her and the billion other b****es who are probably cooler than me.”
The release also arrives alongside the announcement of PRIMA, executive-produced by Dylan Brady and Blake Slatkin. According to ADÉLA, the project explores identity, insecurity, ambition, relationships, and self-confidence while refusing to be confined to one sound.
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