After studying fashion design, and later modeling briefly, Sade began backup singing with British band Pride, during this time she formed a songwriting partnership with Pride's … See more

Prior to signing the record deal, the group recorded Diamond Life in six weeks. It was recorded at Power Plant Studios in London. After cutting … See more

"Your Love Is King" was released as the album's lead single on 25 February 1984, the song was a success in European territories charting at … See more

Diamond Life reached number two in the UK Album Chart and was certified quadruple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on 2 March 1987, denoting … See more

Lyrically, the album revolves around themes of love, discussing both the positives and the negatives of relationships. The music features jazzy textures built over … See more

In a contemporary review for The Village Voice, Robert Christgau applauded Sade's "taste, concept, sound", and avoidance of indulgent … See more

Sade and the band were credited as being influential to neo soul. The band achieved success in the 1980s with music that featured a See more