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Sade Adu

b. 1959

Ibadan, Nigeria

Singer

Sade Adu is the sound of dreams incarnate. 

Adu and the band's music is rooted in soft jazz, transporting us to beach vacations and sunset drives. Her sultry voice has soothed us for decades with hits like "The Sweetest Taboo" and "Smooth Operator." She is an inspiration to all of your favorite artists - ranging from Beyonce to Missy Elliott and the Teflon Don, Rick Ross.

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