On Still, de Casier outgrows the homage of her early records, quoting Sade without aping her, slipping easily between classic R&B and liquid D&B (shout-out longtime collaborator DJ Central), singing dear-diary lyrics that are sexy, humble, and, above all, relatable. Celeb beefs and ...
This funky remix of Sade's “Smooth Operator” is the perfect opportunity to put those gems to use in a fast-paced vlog, photo dump, or fit check. Audio [Business Account Friendly]: Smooth Operator - @enzoisburning Current # of Posts: 17.5K Trend: Makeba — June 23, 2023 Trend Reca...
Comprised of members from the acclaimed British soul collective Sade, Sweetback Band has continued to explore and expand upon the sultry, refined sound they helped create. Their silky smooth, laid-back grooves and lush instrumentation create an irresistible sonic landscape that showcases their ...
The band put their stamp on a solid cover of The Cars’ “Drive,” gave The Smiths’ “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want” a fresh take, delivered Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” in a way only they can and even showed their sensitive side covering Sade’s “No Ordinary ...
At the time of the first album, Diamond Life, in 1984, Sade’s actual life was anything but diamond-like. She was living in a converted fire station in Finsbury Park, North London, with her then boyfriend, the style journalist Robert Elms. There was no heating, which meant that she had...
I’m typically against directly comparing two artists but if we must name someone as Sade Adu’s heir apparent, I think Sidibe is the best candidate. HerDiamond in the DesertEP, essentially a roundup of all her 2022 singles, is a warm, inviting exploration of love. Call it Vibez With Su...
1. Sade — Why Can’t We Live Together (Timmy Thomas cover) Like Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”, Timmy Thomas’s timeless and haunting plea for peace completely transcends the tumultuous event (Vietnam) that it was originally written about and remains as powerful and poignant today as...
The running theme of the album is water (no pun intended), from her album cover and the lyrics, to the overall flowy feel of the sonic journey that isRaven. Words by Anna Listen / buy Raven by Kelela Lo Artiz - LOVE LACED Sep 21st / self-release LOVE LACED...
Grammy Award for album of the year, award presented annually in the United States by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (commonly called the Recording Academy) to honor the year’s most outstanding album. It was presented at the first Grammy Awards ceremony in 1959, and the ...
Current # of Posts: 14.7K Trend: Smooth Operator — June 16, 2023 Trend Recap: Sade’s track, “Smooth Operator” is making a comeback on TikTok. Use the sped-up audio to showcase a smooth moment, transition, or cool bowling move. Audio: Original sound - Enzo Current # of Posts:...