Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Sade - The Sweetest Taboo - Official - 1985! This is like WINE...

[@AbbyC543]

No twerking, no touching herself, no tongue sticking out, no sleazy clothes, no foul language, no raunchy tattoos, no cartoonish makeup and wigs. This is classy!

[@TurningoffyourGaslights]

Hit the nail on the head.

[@imwelshjesus]

No musical knowledge, no self-awareness, no freedom of thought, nothing but ignorance and bigotry.

[@64endlesslove]

Natural Beauty and very humble

[@64endlesslove]

​@@imwelshjesushuh?

[@terrybeasley5931]

@@64endlesslove Did somebody hurt her? Don't understand her comment either.

[@peterbuckingham5866]

Sade is so sophisticated. Her talent isn’t just her voice it’s her aura

[@tonydelapa1911]

That’s it! Perfectly said. One thing that never goes out of style is a feminine woman.

[@susanoakeshauf]

Yes! Exactly right!

[@jeffreykeith6494]

Her voice is the 80s for me. They don't make women like her anymore. We all fell in love.

[@kittylemeu]

Women fell in love too. Gay or straight, we were in love and are still in love with Sade. If my man left me for her, I'd understand. LOL!!

[@talulah67]

Hell, I still am! ❤ Beautiful and amazing voice!

[@VRJones62]

Truth!

[@stephaniemccord-vega1190]

Very well said.

[@cflournoy1529]

@@kittylemeu😂😂😂Right!!! She has been my girl crush since 1985!!❤️

[@StevenTyree-sl2nx]

Her voice is as smooth as silk and as hot as the sun. That voice melts people every time she opens her mouth.

[@LaPinturaBella]

I've always thought her voice is a fine, perfectly aged cognac...silky smooth, rich and layered with nuance

[@angelajakem366]

I agree with you 100%. Madonna was always very overrated. Many others way better than her.

[@a_hsalem6314]

She literally looks the same today. Sade drinks from the magic fountain . Her voice is magical. She is pure class.

[@queenjayneapproximately]

Sade is a thousand times better than Madonna. I'm glad you said it.

[@cristyrawks6325]

He didn't even need to mention both their names in the same breath. lol

[@sarahvetoe8134]

Sade is in a class of her own. She’s one of those. Diva level unlocked.

[@daveattheholdens]

Shout out to Sade's band too. They are all top-shelf players and pull off the complex groove of this song with ease. They know enough to stay out of Sade's way and let her do the heavy lifting. Musicians like those guys are criminally underappreciated.

[@mm37too]

Did you know that the actual name of the band is Sade?

[@jackie_jrml]

Sweetback

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Yeah, Sade IS the band. The singer's name is Helen

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

Yes! Thank you! No half assed band could back her up. Fools in the back would stand out but like you said they support her and give her the structure to really work. It's a team effort and it's fan- fucking-tastic.

[@RobertClaeson]

@@mm37too I had no idea. Now I know.

[@Yougottalaugh-p9u]

Sade is not only better than Madonna, but also a great role model and unlike Madonna is still a classy lady at 65.

[@silverfiste]

Facts

[@cristyrawks6325]

Madonna can't wash Sade's feet. M is just gross. lol

[@MusicIsMyReligionChannel]

That just plain stupid, Madonna and Sade don’t even have the same genre of music. Madonna is pop and Sade is Smooth Jazz WTF.

[@rogermorgan9877]

She’s still hot too 😂

[@MyName-mi8qr]

She is for the grown folk. She is got a good voice and the music is just that...AMAZING!

[@THXx1138]

We listened as teens back then. Different generation than today.

[@thecarloschp4784]

I saw her in the street in London in the early 80's.....she's as beautiful in real life

[@susanwyllie957]

I used to work in Sacha shoes Oxford St London in 1991, and Sade came in. She was stunning, and I was such a fan, but all i could do was stand and stare amazed. So wish I'd came to my senses and just said hello 😢😂

[@lydmarl.475]

@@susanwyllie957🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@terrybeasley5931]

Agree 100% that reactors are bringing classic music to new generations. The artists shouldn't be blocking reactions, they should be promoting them.

[@OlleStahlberg]

Sade is perfect. And the whole band Sade. So clean. Every song has a distinct bassline. "Simple" but makes you recognize EVERY song.

[@spruce381]

She exudes style and musical class. ❤

[@donnamikola48]

Sade's debut album, Diamond Life, came out in 1984 and sold six-million copies across the globe, making it the best-selling debut ever by a British female vocalist. Other great songs by Sade are "Pearls," "No Ordinary Love," "Your Love is King." and lots more!

[@motropolit]

I was 20 in 1984 and then came Sade.. ❤ what a time.

[@64endlesslove]

​@@motropolitsnap...still love her vibes

[@motropolit]

@@64endlesslove ☺️

[@LoveMovementTV]

I was 9 and fell in love with her groove. Grateful my mom took me to two of her concerts.

[@joeljoss1916]

Better than Madonna? No controversy. Sade's production is always top notch and her voice just carries you away.

[@kerrysmethurst3972]

@@joeljoss1916 probably about to shoot my self in the foot here but ….. can you put them side by side ?? They both bought such different things to the table. Sade was pure soul. She had that tone , that richness that black women powerhouses could deliver. Madonna was everything that the 80’s was as far as pop. Pushing boundaries and rebellious. Putting women on the map with a message be unapologetically you and fudge what anyone else thinks. Cindi Lauper was the same but that seemed more authentic with her and she was just quirky. Madonna was too but she was record label moulded to an extent ie Big production behind her in videos and live show cindi was just happy and away with the fairies lol. Still the best version of time after time than anyone else 👍🏻😊. So yeah you can’t really put them side by side

[@joeljoss1916]

@@kerrysmethurst3972 I admit I fell into the "better than" trap. They are all the best at what they do. They are charismatic performers who have contributed immeasurably to today's music. You can't/shouldn't compare one to another.

[@kerrysmethurst3972]

@@joeljoss1916 yes 🙌🏻 that’s exactly what I meant. You probably said it so much better lol

[@j348011]

@@kerrysmethurst3972 I totally agree. They're not and even in the same genre of music. Pop and Jazz are not the same. These artist or not put side-by-side.

[@dillodefense]

Sade is such an amazing singer.

[@joanbecenti8938]

When Sade first came out, she was another dimension. With the big hair, heavy make up and outrageous fashion of the 1980’s, she was a refreshing break from all that. Her smooth sound and natural look ushered in a new era in music.

[@carriemichelle322]

No controversy!!! SADE all the way bro!!!!

[@maryoliphant8360]

Sade is class, beauty, and talent. I wouldn't compare her to Madonna or any of the other artists of today.❤

[@TheDopekitty]

Madonna was an artist at the same time as Sade. Not sure why you're referring to her as if she was a new artist.

[@3generboiler]

Her look and voice screams … sophistication

[@heatherwhyte-sr8em]

And 1000% better, classier than Madonna.. no shame here!!

[@BBStyles777]

Madonna = Bud Light; Sade = a First Growth Bordeaux

[@bkm2797]

Apples to Oranges, no comparison!

[@angb6561]

I've never been a Madonna fan! All the stuff she's put out...and there is only one song I kind of like. Thought she was trash way back when and she's only gotten trashier (and more pathetic) as she's gotten older.

[@TheDopekitty]

You know you can uplift one artist without tearing another one down, right? I swear women are their own worst enemy sometimes.

[@eveningglow2608]

Sade is probably my all time favourite female singer but I was also a Madonna fan in her early days (and later with her Ray of Light album).

[@sweepsit1]

My husband and i went to see her live years ago! Best show of our lives! We go to bunches of shows! She us amazing live! Just a beautiful woman all around!

[@leroypaulsen4566]

Sade is not of this world. She's in a whole different category than nearly every woman I've ever seen. Absolutely sexy and also completely classy in equal measure.

[@RullXov]

Every song on her album Diamond Life is great.

[@trishferris7355]

Remember albums when you have to learn every song on the album whether you liked it or not

[@RullXov]

@@trishferris7355 - Bounce, amateur troll.

[@TheDivayenta]

All of her songs are fabulous. “ Is It A Crime?” Live or video- you can’t lose with Sade. She’s timeless.

[@shannonotoole3526]

This is SMOOTH JAZZ

[@Bekka_Noyb]

jazz pop? 🤔😎

[@bkm2797]

Commercial Jazz

[@ssga_tgbuddy3082]

She is one of those artists that occupies a whole Universe. All her stuff doesn't sound like anyone else.

[@Cathidee]

Just an iconic voice. Absolutely stunning. Nothing sounds like this anymore. Great song choice!

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

Sade is a legendary British singer/songwriter!! Her sultry, jazzy sound set her apart from any other artist! I love her music! I agree with your controversial statement!😂❤❤

[@JahSoldierOmegaSound]

She is a GODDESS!!! The look, the sound, the words...all of it. "By Your Side" was my wedding song. If that one is new to you, don't listen to it for the 1st time without your love. I'm telling you....that song is magical.

[@kerrysmethurst3972]

My Dad liked Sade. My dad had a mix tape called “Steve’s mix” and this song was on it. I was 7 when this came out 😊. Happy times ❤

[@theozarktrekker]

Dude, Sade was all over top 40 FM radio in the 80s, I jammed with as a teen and it’s only gotten better over the years. ❤Sade.

[@marcymoran6481]

I’m 65. I find the older I get I’m realizing that I have enjoyed the sound of smooth jazz without even knowing what it was. I still love my ‘60’s & ‘70’s Classic Rock, but even that genre includes blues, folk, bit of bluegrass, acoustic country (called California rock) and of course, the British Invasion. Love it all. Music is definitely the universal language!❤️

[@tonydelapa1911]

I used to be a a promoter for contemporary jazz concerts in the 90s. I hosted 54 of themMany of those artists described themselves as reformed rockers. I met and worked with so many fine people. Great memories.

[@kallsop2]

I started getting into Smooth/Contemporary Jazz in the late 80's with David Sanborn and Candy Dulfer then got into The Rippingtons and Slim Man. I think music like this song started me without my thinking about it. I was just getting burned out on Poison, Ratt, Bon Jovi and the like when I was in my late 20's. It was also at that time I started getting into SRV, Gary Moore, Robert Cray, and other Blues artists.

[@marcymoran6481]

@@kallsop2 -I never realized that Steely Dan and Steve Winwood’s music was jazz. So is Jesse Colin Young. I love the blues - Leon Russell and the Doobie Brothers are light jazz. I love classical, folk and a bit of bluegrass, too.

[@tonydelapa1911]

@@kallsop2 The Rippingtons were the first concert I ever hosted! I wasn’t even supposed to be involved, other than I had a music store and agreed to sell tickets. The deal was set up with a beer distributor to take the risk. The (really nice) high school auditorium where it was to be hosted said it could not be advertised or hosted by anything having anything to dowith alcohol. SoI stepped up. The band has been to my house for dinner twice and once, when they came in a day early, we chartered a big sail boat for a night cruise on Lake Michigan. Interesting guys. Did you know David Sanborn began playing sax as breathing therapy for polio when he was a kid?

[@stacie4170]

We weren’t mature when she released it. But we were different than kids today. We danced and roller skated to this 👏🏼👏🏼

[@ginahouston9352]

right, i was in high school... jamming out... GenX knew good music when we heard it, even as youngsters

[@stacie4170]

@@ginahouston9352 indeed! I sure miss those days. Kids these days are missing out on a LOT

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

😂well I was! Loved Sade. One of the coolest, smoothest, sexiest singers!!!!

[@stacie4170]

@@user-ii4zf5iq3t I mean I was between 14-16 lol but we knew what was good and how to “Get Down on It”

[@anomalyg]

EXACTLY!! this comment took me back to special times. I had her cassette on repeat in my Walkman. Couples only skate. 😊

[@liz6965]

Spot on! Sade is mellow and sultry and her and the band create this beautiful atmospheric sound. Her voice is so distinctive with such a velvety and intimate feel. I agree, she is for adults only! You need to check out, No Ordinary Love, Paradise, Soldier Of Love, Cherry Pie, I will be your friend.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

Her voice makes me melt. It's sinking into my great grandma's feather bed and listening to the rain hitting the tin roof. Her voice is liquid gold.

[@tomwalker779]

I still feel happy listening to her, the voice, the music, her presence. She wrote her music and set her own course.

[@ArmandoG2013]

Sade is a Goddess and her live shows are amazing

[@bkm2797]

I was going to say Queen, but Goddess is much better!

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

Perfect. Goddess Sade.

[@GryLi]

She has an amazing voice and she is beyond beautiful

[@stevenmix3723]

Not to overlook her exceptional cowgirl horse-riding skills, wow! And she sings, too.

[@louisramosa]

Yep, she's great on a horse

[@Wonderwoman79G]

Sade is a forgotten gem. I hope more younger people discover her. She has such a unique voice and sound.

[@64endlesslove]

Not forgotten still remembered in her home Country ❤

[@halcyonpoet]

It's a song that you'll hear differently the more you grow. Her voice is just so beautiful and so smooth

[@angelmcgraw683]

Sade is a class act. High sophistication. ❤

[@blackprix]

My 35-year-old daughter found Sade about 10 years ago, she has a beautiful picture of her that had she had framed in the living room. Her music transcends time like a lot of other music. She was one of a kind she still is.

[@Joshualuv13]

It's one of my very favourite bands in the 80's. 90's. Listened to them endlessly. She's a stunner .❤

[@samsonjpedroza]

I AM ROCKER AND METAL HEAD ... I HAVE HER GREATEST HITS CD !!!

[@mm37too]

Get the Love DeLuxe album and just let it play through all the way.

[@Kaeg]

Sade is one of my top five artists of all-time. I first heard "Smooth Operator" when I was 13 years old and I was mesmerized by her voice and demeanor. I have been hooked on Sade until today. The way her music is a near perfect mix of jazz, blues and rnb with a touch of bossa nova thrown in for flavor just soothes my soul in ways other artists can't. Love her. Good reaction. Thank you for paying attention to this amazing artist.

[@leitheparsons1186]

I had someone special years ago. She would put on Sade and that meant it was time for adult interaction. I hear it now and its fond memories.

[@suziQue]

Sade voice is absolutely Beautiful. I used to watch and listen to her videos on replay. Over and Over 🍷

[@pffp6246]

Beautiful Sade always sway to her beautiful voice, man 80’s was the best times ever

[@keepcalm1224]

Sade is a goddess. I wish she was an actor because that would be the first role she should be put in, playing a goddess.

[@bzGNR]

100% agree with your reaction. When this album came out, I was a teen with a music library of mostly rock and metal, and posters of super models on my walls - a typical teen. Had a cassette tape of Sade right in the music mix and I loved it. She was far and away one of the most beautiful human beings I ever laid eyes on... I was smitten. She's the whole package. Amazing.

[@stevi-h7c]

This woman has something Madonna never had….class 👌

[@davidl7605]

I've personally never heard a bad Sade song ever. Total classy woman with a beautiful voice!

[@djpj9174]

BIG rabbit hole you've opened here my friend. Absolutely pure class in every way. Nuff said.

[@jasonc480]

Love her, this is from my era, what a beautiful lady with the voice of a goddess, you'll love by your side, no you'll love all her tunes, thanks for this reaction.

[@MamaJewels99]

I have had my Sade playlist for years and play it all the time. She’s timeless. A class act with a voice as smooth as silk. Just love her.😊

[@alexmarin4245]

My favourite Sade's song. I LOVE IT.

[@NoNameNoFace-rr7li]

she is so beautiful...ive been listening to her for nearly 40 years. what makes her voice so unusual is she sings 'sharp" its so nice on the ears and she is nice on the eyes

[@allenruss2976]

Love Sade. Such a soulful voice. Had a huge crush on her

[@kickinbacknyc]

We were all over this music as kids. We appreciated it back then for sure. This is a genre called Sophisti-pop, which was very popular in the mid and late 80s. Sophisticated singing and complex arranging. Jazzy with lots of brass and orchestral sounds. Sade, Swing Out Sister, even Rick Astley had this sound. It is amazing music.

[@kevin982]

Sade is my favourite female singer of all time. A classy lady.

[@liveorexist3661]

I LOVE Sade. Her albums have been and continue to be on frequent rotation. There is no one cooler than her.

[@keithetherington4824]

You have to react to, Is It a Crime . There is a live performance that is really good. And she is one of the classiest women to ever take the stage. She is one of a kind. ❤

[@pdwilson69]

Her live versions are absolutely amazing her once and band is another level of professionalism

[@angelalambert6069]

This conjures up for me ... sipping expensive cocktails in a beautiful spot somewhere.... under stated smooth music. We're proud of our girl from UK 😊

[@jaquettajones]

PARADISE is FIRE! a MUST Sade reaction

[@angelb-oo7ob]

Her voice is just silky perfection 🤍🪽

[@melissacompton565]

I absolutely love Sade. She is stunning and talented. ❤

[@shirley6401]

Love this song

[@mysticpanther069]

Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart (Official HD Video)......Toni Braxton has great vocal range. Saw her with Kenny G, live in concert. Loved it !!

[@mykillerkat5475]

I was 19 yrs old when this song was released. I was already a fan of Sade but this song took it to another level. Back then, I was a closeted Sade fan because my friends, who were hard rock fans, would have probably shunned me. Now, I’m a proud Sade fan!

[@robertalker652]

It's just a super groove with perfect balance and dynamics.

[@santacruz7455]

That is New British Jazz, we all loved Sade! Its not just the voice , its the coolness of the sound, its just very well done! I always loved about her that she didn' t make a big show or exposed herself , she was always very cool, calm and collected. And nobody had to tell her that she is beautiful, she already knew that without being arrogant or making a big thing of it. She is the kind of woman you want to be friends with! Some controversial answer from me: never was a fan of Madonna for similar reasons: very little talent but a big ego A woman who wants to be centre of attention all the time, exhausting..

[@angelroyal1475]

I was introduced to Sada’s voice when I was 16 and I’ve been hooked ever since. “King of Sorrow,” and “No Ordinary Love,” I would love to see you react to those videos. Her band is so amazing and her voice never disappoints. God bless and enjoy.

[@pcooper3559]

Best compliment I ever got was when someone called me Sade.

[@robinfry4408]

Just pick any of her songs, all good. Back in the day, play the whole album with no skipping any songs. Saw her in '94, perfect summer concert night, probably the best concert ever been to. The band is so tight, excellence in instrumentation & of course, Sade's voice, it was such a vibe, exquisite show❤

[@user-rn9bj2oy2x]

Sade . . . just yes.

[@rockalittl]

I grew up on Sade. She's one of my favorite artists of all time and she is someone I've wanted to come back on the scene forever! The crazy thing is that her music is timeless and just as awesome today as it was when it first came out. In high school I would watch her live concert over and over. I had it memorized. Her catalog is incredible and you have to deep dive. You need to watch her perform live. No Ordinary Love is a good place to start. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@SUMUAL-PERMESTA]

PLEASE REACT.... 1.SADE kiss of life (lovers live) 2.SADE nothing can come between us (live from san diego) 3.SADE no ordinary love (live video from san diego) 4.SADE cherish the day ( live 2011) 5.SADE sweetest taboo( live 2011) 6.SADE smooth operator (live video from san diego) 7.SADE paradise (live 2011)

[@susanbrown9605]

8. Never As Good As The First Time

[@NinaBaby210]

Your description of her music…Yes, Yes and mo Yes! “Requires a mature palate!” Yes sir! Not saying they can’t appreciate the goodness… “Y’all don’t deserve to hear this!” Hell Yeah!❤ Edit: Sade and Madonna “A’INT da #same!” 🤯

[@melanieze603]

Beautiful singer ❤

[@MikeB-in1nd]

She is the best

[@dinaarmymom9145]

Yes Paradise and No ordinary Love bops bops bops! For me there's no comparison Madonna's pop and Sade is soul r&b and jazz.

[@Cchan53]

Of course! Anyone knows they're nothing alike...

[@djulimurti8238]

Sades Music is very sophisticated and at the same time there is something very natural about it. Guess she is a real wise creature.

[@carriemichelle322]

Sade.... gorgeous and so exotic with that fantastic voice. So seductive. Much watch her LIVE. Her band is so great and together so smooth!! Song suggestion. No Ordinary Love Love is Stronger than Pride Kiss of Life

[@heartwork8318]

It’s that jazzy vibe! Definitely for the grown folks! Low key 🔥❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@sylv772]

No fight from me - Sade is better than Madonna, for sure.

[@THXx1138]

Madonna is a hag.

[@JimFlickinger]

One of my favorite late night voices.

[@DARTHKNOWS76]

and she still looks the same and sounds the same love her

[@minxiv7]

Grown and sexy. You NAILED it. This is that sexy, grown folks wine bar vibe music . If you liked this one, I think you'll like "Your Love is King". ❤

[@godivadark]

That voice and the exquisite musicians in this band are why we wait patiently for years for her new music and concerts. And we are grateful when we get it.

[@kylesheehan5697]

Im 58... Sades Waaaay Better Than the Twaaaaaat....!! ❤Sade.... Wait she's got some great songs.... more...let's Gooooooo

[@faith.s_mom]

You hit the nail on the head~ this is grown folk music. And Sade better than Madonna?? No question!!! Very few better than Sade in her generation 💯❤❤

[@westtxmutt]

Sade is Kingsbarns Scotch Madonna is MD 20/20

[@sophieandwayne]

Another U.K. treasure. You need to watch this live on one of her last tours, beautiful. And she is an accomplished horsewoman and a fashion designer. Please do some more Sade.

[@patcow9999]

Absolutely bob on! Sade is just gorgeous with a Rolls Royce of a voice. The songs are timeless and her backing band always deliver the brief. It's a pity BP, that you went for the music video (no problem it's beautifully shot, they always are) but this is THE version for me Sade - The Sweetest Taboo (Live Video From San Diego).

[@markmiller3101]

She has the voice of an Angel and looks to match, the very definition of CLASSY ❤ She’s all over my playlist right there with Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Metallica…..Madonna? REALLY 😂 she’s not even in the same city

[@d.l.607]

Sade and Madonna? It's like comparing apples and Oranges. Sade is primarily a singer with a polished voice and Madonna is primarily a dancer with a polished dance troupe behind her and a auto tune/computer/machine enhanced voice

[@Elengem11]

Been listening to Sade since I was 21, one of the best! So talented and timeless. So beautiful, so classy.