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Sade Information
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'Sade Adu', pronounced 'Shar-day' , (born 'Helen Folasade Adu' on 16 January 1959 in Ibadan, Nigeria), is a jazz, pop, urban and adult contemporary vocalist, noted for her soulful, smoky contralto. She achieved success during the 1980s and 1990s as the frontwoman and lead vocalist of the popular English group Sade.
Sade Adu, born to a Nigerian father and English mother, was raised in Clacton-on-Sea, and moved to Camden Town, London, in 1984. She initially was the vocalist for two UK funk groups, Arriva and Pride, before launching the group that bears her name with an appearance on the Channel 4 variety show The Tube in 1984. Sade has also appeared in films such as Absolute Beginners (1986), to the soundtrack of made contributions, and on the Brazilian soap opera Um Anjo Caiu do Céu.
Sade was awarded a Grammy for the album Lovers Rock in the "Best Pop Vocal Album; for solo artists, duos or groups" category on 27 February 2002. Besides Sade Adu as the vocalist, the group also consisted of Stuart Mathewman (guitar and saxophone), Paul Denham (bass), Andrew Hale (keyboards), and Paul Cook (drums).
Discography
Albums
* Diamond Life (Epic, 1984) (4x Platinum)
* Promise (Epic, 1985) (4x Platinum)
* Stronger Than Pride (Epic, 1988) (3x Platinum)
* Love Deluxe (Epic, 1992) (4x Platinum)
* Remix Deluxe (Epic, 1992) (Japanese)
* The Best Of Sade (Epic, 1994) (4x Platinum)
* Lovers Rock (Epic, 2000) (3x Platinum)
* Lovers Live (Epic, 2002) (Gold)
'Albums sold in the U.S.: 23.5'
Singles
* "Your Love Is King" (1984) #6 UK, #54 US (1985 release)
* "When Am I Going To Make A Living?" (1984) #36 UK
* "Smooth Operator" (1984) #19 UK, #5 US (1985 release)
* "The Sweetest Taboo" (1985) #5 US, #31 UK
* "Is It A Crime?" (1986) #49 UK
* "Never As Good As The First Time" (1986) #20 US
* "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" (1988) #49 UK
* "Paradise" (1988) #16 US, #29 UK
* "No Ordinary Love" (1992) #28 US, #14 UK
* "Feel No Pain" (1992) #56 UK
* "Kiss Of Life" (1993) #78 US, #44 UK
* "Cherish The Day" (1993) #53 UK
* "By Your Side" (2000) #75 US, #17 UK
* "King Of Sorrow" (2001) #59 UK
Video compilations
* (Sony/Columbia, 1993)
* (Sony/Columbia, 1994)
* (Sony Music Entertainment, 2002)
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