Sade's soldier of love is a direct hit

After a 10 year hiatus from recording, soul songstress Sade has shown why her popularity endures by selling over half a million copies of her new album Soldier of Love in its first week.

The Making of Sade's Soldier of Love

...got a hold of a pre-release of Soldier of Love.

If you watch the promo, Sade's bandmates mention that she was inspired by the scenery, wind, rain and the typically poor British weather outside of the studio.

Unfortunately, after listening, you will probably wish she recorded this on the island of Martinique. Sounds mostly like a sNorah Jones CD and for me the best tracks were 'Soldier' and maybe, 'Skin'.

And that's all I have to say about that...street date: February 9th

Sade out promoting 'Prisoner of Love'

...at the BBC Studios in London

Sade FINALLY released another music video "Soldier of Love"

Drake and Sade Collabo in the Works?

Rap newcomer Drake has high hopes for a planned collaboration with 80's soul great Sade after revealing he's making good progress in negotiations with the reclusive star. Drake's debut album has become one of hip-hop's most anticipated releases for 2010 following the star's double Grammy nod for his hit single Best I Ever Had.

The rapper recently confessed he is eyeing a rare duet with Sade, telling MTV News, "I had a wish list for my managers of everybody I wanted involved (in the album) that stem beyond hip-hop. I'm trying to pull it all together. I'm really trying to work with Sade."

The Smooth Operator singer is preparing to release her first album in 10 years on St. Valentine's Day and Drake admits his dream of a collaboration is slowly turning into a reality.Drake insists the duet will only go ahead if the song is perfect for both artists and if it's anything like "Best" he don't have a chance.

You can listen to Sade's 'Soldier of Love' single HERE.

February 8, 2010

Sade's new album Soldier of Love is due out February 8th. It's about time! Happy Valentine's Day.

Sade

will reportedly finally release 'Love Supreme' on November 24th...

Sade is working on a new album

In the meantime, enjoy the extended video for Smooth Operator.