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1.1 Your Love Is King1.2 Smooth Operator1.3 Hang on to Your Love1.4 The Sweetest Taboo1.5 Is It a Crime1.6 Never As Good As the First Time1.7 Jezebel1.8 Love Is Stronger Than Pride1.9 Paradise1.10 Nothing Can Come Between Us1.11 No Ordinary Love1.12 Kiss of Life1.13 Feel No Pain1.14 Bullet Proof Soul1.15 Cherish the Day1.16 Pearls1.17 By Your Side1.18 Immigrant1.19 Flow1.20 King of Sorrow1.21 The Sweetest Gift1.22 Soldier of Love1.23 The Moon and the Sky1.24 Babyfather1.25 Still in Love with You1.26 Love Is Found1.27 I Would Never Have Guessed1.28 The Moon and the Sky (Remix Feat. Jay Z)1.29 By Your Side (Neptunes Remix) |
 | | Description: | Essential is an album by Sade, released in 2014. The album is a pop 2-CD. - 2014 best of compilation. Definitive, career-spanning and comprehensive, the ESSENTIAL series features the biggest hits and best-loved songs from the most famous names in music history! An incredible value, each 2-CD package features classic hits and signature songs by superstar artists, plus full liner notes and photos for the complete experience. Includes 'Smooth Operator,' 'Your Love is King,' 'Hang on to Your Love,' 'The Sweetest Taboo' and more.Previously released in 2011 as [r=4414915].
This package consists of previously released material.
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CD1
1, 2, 3 - The Power Plant, London (1984)
4, 5, 6, 7 - The Power Plant, London / Studio Miraval, France (1985)
8, 9, 10 - Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas / Studio Miraval, France / Studio Marcadet, Paris, France (1987)
11, 12, 13, 14 - Studio Condulmer, Venice / Ridge Farm, Surrey / The Hit Factory, London (1992)
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1, 2 - Studio Condulmer, Venice / Ridge Farm, Surrey / The Hit Factory, London (1992)
3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - Sarm Hook End, UK / El Cortijo, Spain (September 1999 - August 2000)
8, 9, 10 - Real World Studios, UK / El Cortijo, Spain
11 - Real World Studios, UK
12, 13 - Modern World Studios, UK / Real World Studios, UK
14 - Metalworks Studios, Toronto, Canada / Roc The Mic Studios, New York, NY (Jay-Z verse)
15 - Sarm Hook End, UK / El Cortijo, Spain / Deliverance Studios (September 1999 - August 2000)
Mastered at Metropolis Studios, London.
"The Moon And The Sky (Remix)" mixed at Studio 306 Toronto, Canada"Essential Sade" is a carefully curated CD compilation that captures the timeless elegance, emotional depth and unmistakable sound of Sade. Bringing together many of her most significant songs from different creative phases, this collection offers a seamless journey through smooth soul, sophisticated pop and jazz-tinged ballads. The warm, velvety voice, the restrained yet deeply expressive arrangements and the tasteful use of saxophones and subtle grooves create an intimate atmosphere that has made Sade's music enduringly popular with generations of listeners. Whether you are discovering Sade for the first time or revisiting her music in one coherent anthology, this CD serves both as an ideal introduction and as a high-quality collector's item for long-time fans. The remastering and track selection are focused on musical continuity and listening pleasure, making the album suitable for relaxed evenings, focused listening sessions or as a refined backdrop for special moments.
The artist Sade, fronted by singer and songwriter Sade Adu, is internationally renowned for a unique blend of silky smooth soul, quiet storm, R&B and jazz influences. Since emerging in the 1980s, Sade has created a distinctive sound world that stands apart from short-lived trends and is instead defined by elegance, emotional honesty and musical understatement. With globally successful albums and numerous hit singles that have shaped the sound of adult contemporary music, Sade has built a loyal fanbase and a strong reputation for quality and consistency. Her work is often associated with refined, late-night moods and sophisticated songwriting that focuses more on feeling and atmosphere than on spectacle, which is precisely what makes a collection like "Essential Sade" so compelling.
The CD is released by RCA, a record label with a long tradition and an important place in music history. RCA has worked with many influential artists from a wide range of genres and is known for professional production standards and long-term catalogue care. A release on RCA generally stands for reliable sound quality, coherent presentation and a catalogue philosophy that treats established artists and their works with respect. With "Essential Sade", the label underlines its focus on classic, enduring music that remains relevant beyond short-term trends.
"Essential Sade" is therefore more than just a compilation: it is a concentrated portrait of one of the most distinctive voices in modern pop and soul, presented in a format that is both accessible for newcomers and satisfying for connoisseurs. The carefully chosen sequence of tracks, the characteristic production style and the consistent mood make this CD an ideal companion for anyone who values tasteful, soulful and timeless music. | | | Producer: |
Noah Shebib, Robin Millar, Sade |
| | No. of tracks: |
29 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
88843034752 |
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