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 the proposed singles "Smooth Operator" … 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 … See more

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

Lyrically, the album revolves around themes of love, discussing both the positives and the negatives of relationships. The … 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