Sade/Diamond Life (1984)

An English pop group featuring Sade Adu, a female singer-songwriter born in Nigeria and raised in England. Their debut album. Sophisticated pop in the adult contemporary/quiet storm style, based on R&B and jazz. Very smooth and easy to listen to. Includes singles, "Your Love is King" (#6 on the UK charts), "When Am I Going to Make a Living", "Smooth Operator" (#5 on the US charts) and "Hang on to Your Love". Produced by Robin Millar. Recommended to those who like Swing Out Sister and Everything But the Girl.