Sade

𝘼 𝙨𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, Promise followed Sade’s breakthrough debut with an album that deepened their signature blend of elegance, restraint and emotional resonance.

Released on Epic in 1985, the record features two of the group’s most celebrated classics, “The Sweetest Taboo” and “Is It a Crime”, songs that highlight Sade Adu’s warm, unmistakable voice and the band’s refined interplay of saxophone, guitar and rhythm section. The atmosphere is understated yet powerful, with arrangements that unfold through quiet confidence and intimacy.

Praised for both its artistry and commercial success, Promise confirmed Sade’s position as one of the defining groups of the decade, delivering music that remains timeless in its sophistication and allure.