Who produced Adele's 'Set Fire to the Rain'?

Fraser T. Smith produced Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain.”

Smith also co-wrote the song with Adele, making him responsible for both its songwriting contribution and its studio production. The track was recorded for 21, Adele’s second studio album, and was released as the album’s third US single in 2011.

The production gives the song a notably expansive sound: a mid-tempo rhythm supports prominent strings and a powerful vocal arrangement, creating the dramatic rise associated with the recording. That approach sets it apart from the more stripped-back “Someone like You,” which Adele wrote and produced with Dan Wilson.

Several names in the answer choices are associated with Adele’s wider catalogue, which can cause confusion. Greg Kurstin produced “Easy on Me,” while Paul Epworth co-wrote and produced “Rolling in the Deep.” Ryan Tedder was a collaborator on other artists’ recordings and is not the producer of this track. Smith’s work with Adele also includes later songwriting and production collaborations.