Sade Adu is a singer who needs no introduction. Sade Adu is associated with his fans as the leader and the only girl in the Sade group. She realized herself as the author of texts and music, vocalist, arranger.
The artist says that she never aspired to be a role model. Nevertheless, Sade Adu has become a real guiding star for many. Sade Adu is a singer who will definitely remain in the history of world music.
Childhood and youth Sade Adu
At birth, she received the name Helen Folashade Adu. She was born in Nigeria. By the way, only the father was a native of the country. Mom is from England.
Helen's mom and dad met in colorful London. Then the head of the family was offered a good position in West Africa, and he gladly accepted the offer, because he understood how important it was to maintain the financial situation of the family at the proper level.
When Helen was only 4 years old, her parents divorced. According to my mother, they had a crisis in their relationship with their father, which they could not survive. Sade practically does not remember this segment of his life.
After the divorce, my mother settled in London with her children. Today, the artist says that she is grateful to her mother for making the right decision. The girl's childhood was as fun and productive as possible. She grew up as an inquisitive child. She had many interests, which eventually formed the right taste.
She studied well at school, so her mother had no doubts that her daughter should receive higher education in one of the most prestigious institutions in the city - St. Martins College. In an educational institution, a talented girl studied fashion design.
At this stage of her life, it seemed to her that she had decided on her future profession. In the fashion world, Helen was like a fish in water.
After graduating from an educational institution, a talented girl opened an atelier for tailoring men's suits. In this case, her best friend helped her. Alas, the atelier did not bring in large incomes, so Sade began working as a model. She understood that in this case she would not achieve good results. She was in a lot of competition.
The creative path of Sade Adu
Acquaintance with Lee Barrett, the manager of the Arriva group, radically changed the position of the charming Helen. She suddenly caught herself thinking that she was getting a frantic pleasure from playing music. After several rehearsals, it was decided - she develops her vocal abilities.
She joined the Lee Barrett team. In addition, Sade took up songwriting. Adu contributed to the development of the group, but also did not forget to develop her talent. During this period of time, she writes not only music, but also texts.
After some time, she could be seen in the company of the artists of the Pride group. True, Sada Hell got a modest place as a backing vocalist. Teamwork did not increase her popularity.
In 1982, she decided to go for a break. Sade "put together" her musical project of the same name Said. The team joined: Paul Cook, Stuart Matman and Paul Spencer Denman. After some time, Andrew Hale also joined the guys.
The musicians did not pull the "rubber", and one after the other released cool LPs. A few years after the founding of the group, the artists presented an unrealistically cool album, which was called Diamond Life. By the way, it was this disc that brought the band member and Sada Ada herself world fame and glory.
As a result, the group's discography was replenished with an impressive number of "tasty" albums. Around the same period of time, she also appeared in the film. The actress did not have to try on roles that are not typical for her. She got the role of a singer. She did not give the director unnecessary trouble and did an excellent job with the task.
During her creative career, she changed her place of residence several times. She has changed several countries. During this period of time, Sade seems to be in search of himself. The creative torment of the performer leads to the temporary disintegration of the team.
The Ultimate Collection album release and concert tour
In the "zero" Shade Adu decided to reanimate her offspring. Then they released another great longplay, and then the "fans" were waiting for 10 years of silence. In 2010, the singer pleased with the premiere of the Soldier of Love record. Already in 2011, the singer's discography was enriched with The Ultimate Collection.
In support of the presented album, Sade went on tour with the team, which became the main event of 2011. As part of the tour, she attended 106 concerts in world capitals, including several CIS countries.
Sade Adu: details of the artist's personal life
The singer enjoyed success with the representatives of the stronger sex. Wealthy men took care of her. She accepted the advances, but for the most part she was loyal to her music and career. Love relationships have always been in the background.
Her first husband was a charming film director from Spain - Carlos Skolu. They legalized relations at the end of the 80s of the last century. It seemed to Sade that with the help of Carlos she would quench her love ardor. But, in fact, this turned out not to be the case.
In 1995, when Adu ended up in Jamaica, a romantic story happened to her, which put an end to the alliance with the Spanish film director. She met Bobby Morgan. A year later, the couple had a daughter.
Sade Adu: interesting facts
- An obvious sign of the performer's style is golden rings-earrings. And she practically does not apply make-up, and only occasionally paints her lips with red lipstick.
- Leather gloves are another distinctive detail of Sade's look. The artist wore them not only at photo shoots, but also during concerts. Gloves emphasized the sexuality of the performer's wrist.
- She was in trouble with the law. So, in 1997, in Jamaica, she was charged with driving a vehicle that created a dangerous emergency on the road and disobeying a police officer.
- On account of the artist an impressive number of music awards. She received Grammys in 1986 and 1994.
Sade Adu: our days
Sade Adu proved to be a visionary artist. She left the stage in time, leaving behind the title of an unsurpassed singer. At this time, she is not releasing new tracks.
“I only make records when I feel like I have something to say. I'm not interested in releasing music just to sell something. Sade is not a brand."
In 2021, the performer celebrated her 62nd birthday. Long before her dizzying career, the singer studied at the famous London fashion college Central Saint Martins.
