Sade (pronounced "shah-day", ʃɑːˈdeɪ)) are an English group, which achieved success in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Their music features elements of soul, jazz, R&B, quiet storm, soft rock, funk, easy listening, and adult contemporary. The lead vocalist, Sade Adu, is the only woman in the band and is the only one to appear on their album and single covers..