Sade turns down Jay Z collaboration!
Oct 17th
Jay-Z may be one of the greatest rappers alive, but that’s not enough to convince Sade to do a collaboration. The British songstress admits she has turned down requests from prominent rappers including Hov.
In a new interview, Sade reveals that Jay–Z and other MCs have approached her about rapping over her beats or having her sing the hook on their records, but she has politely declined.
“I’m too scared,” she tells us. “They’ll find me out. It’s like The Wizard of Oz. They’ll find out there’s nothing there. As for collaborations, I’m collaborating with the band and do what we do. I see myself as a member of this band who does these songs that we write.”
If you’re one of the lucky few who does get a sample cleared, Sade says it won’t cost you much. “When it comes to sample clearances, I’m probably the cheapest chick in the west,” she muses.
Sade and her band will kick off the North American leg of their 50-city tour on June 16, starting at Baltimore’s 1st Mariner Arena. There is currently talk of extending her tour to play at smaller venues across Europe, and while the tour preps are under way, Sade has also been working away again on several other projects in the studio. Read the rest of this entry »
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz since their wedding
Sep 5th
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz stepped arm-in-arm into September. The pregnant songstress and her husband strolled through Tribeca for a little shopping. The Mrs. showed off her legs in shorts and sandals, while Swizz bared the New York heat in an orange polo and shorts. The couple is expecting their first child this fall.
Alicia will return to the stage at her annual Black Ball at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom on September 30, along with performers Jay-Z and Sade. As for her other half, he is crafting new music for Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige and completing his own album Haute Living.
Later that day Alicia Keys and her new husband Swizz Beatz were seen enjoying a romantic meal in a (wait for it…) salad bar. The couple — who tied the knot at the end of July — hit up Big Apple eatery Via dei Mille, where they shared a Caprese salad, mixed vegetable plate and sea bass.
“They seemed so in love,” an onlooker told us. “There was not a moment of silence between the two.” Beatz and Keys are expecting their first child together later this year. Swizz recently opened up about his wedding to the Fallin’ singer. “Everything was just wow. It was a blessing,” he said last month. “It was positive energy, and we’re still in those moments.” – I suppose it’s nice to see that Mr Beatz is holding onto this marriage…hopefully Read the rest of this entry »
Sade makes a return!
Dec 19th
Soldier of Love is the much anticipated upcoming sixth studio album from British soul and R&B band Sade. It is their first new material since the 2000 multi-platinum Lovers Rock. The album is slated for release on February 8, 2010.
Sade spoke about her album, saying she had given her all for this and hope it really pays off. Vibe Magazine said that “The voice is still there!”. Watch this space Sade fans, finally an return that is worth while!
Official site said: Soldier Of Love; New York, NY– The wait is now over. Epic Records is pleased to announce the release of SOLDIER OF LOVE, the highly anticipated new body of work from SADE. SOLDIER OF LOVE – which will be released WORLDWIDE on February 8, 2010 – is Sade’s first official studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000. Good things come to those who wait…check back for Sade updates, Sade music, Sade videos, Sade release information and Sade concert dates.