Sade (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sade
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Sade performing at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany on 16 November 2011.
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| Origin | London, England, United Kingdom |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
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| Associated acts | Sweetback |
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Sade (pronounced "shah-DAY") is a famous English band that started in London in 1982. The band is named after its lead singer, Sade Adu. Three of the band members originally came from Hull in England. Their music is a cool mix of soul, smooth jazz, and a style called sophisti-pop. All of their albums, including special collections and live recordings, have been very popular, often reaching the top ten in the United States.
Early Days and Big Hits
The band's first studio album was called Diamond Life. It came out in 1984. This album quickly became very popular, reaching number two on the UK Album Chart. It sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK alone. In 1985, Diamond Life won the Brit Award for Best British Album.
This album was also a huge hit around the world. It reached number one in many countries. In the United States, it sold four million copies.
More Success and Awards
In late 1985, Sade released their second album, Promise. This album went straight to number one in both the United Kingdom and the United States. It sold millions of copies in both countries.
In 1986, the band Sade won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. This is a very important award for new music groups.
Their fifth studio album, Lovers Rock, came out in 2000. This album also won a Grammy Award, this time for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Ten years later, in 2010, they released their sixth album, Soldier of Love. This album reached number four in the UK and number one in the US. In 2011, the band won their fourth Grammy Award. This was for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Sade's Lasting Impact
Sade has sold a lot of records. In the United States, they have sold 23.5 million albums. Around the world, they have sold more than 75 million records in total.
The music channel VH1 even put Sade on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time." This shows how important and loved their music is.
See also
In Spanish: Sade (banda) para niños
