High Quality: Sade -2000-

"": The lead single, which became one of the band's most enduring and beloved ballads. "King of Sorrow"

The subtitle "2000" was a savvy marketing move. At the turn of the millennium, minimalism was returning. The maximalist 90s (grunge, gangsta rap, boy bands) gave way to a craving for calm. Sade offered that in spades. Her voice—a controlled, smoky alto—had not aged a day. sade -2000-

Shortly before the album's release in October 2000, Sade Adu made a rare live appearance at the MOBO Awards , her first performance in several years. "": The lead single, which became one of

: With the "big band" brass and lush strings dialed back, Sade’s velvet alto is pushed to the absolute front, creating a "whispered conversation" effect. Key Tracks and Themes "": The lead single