The reclusive Sade has been in all out promo mode with the release of her long awaited 6th studio album, Soldier Of Love. If you haven’t already picked it up, what are you waiting for?? The NY times has an interesting piece chronicling her return.

Additionally, in a rare exclusive, Robert Sandall from the Times Online had the privilege of interviewing the star at her record label. In a revealing interview, she discusses her childhood, her absence, family life and her love for performing live. Here’s an excerpt:

Paradoxically, in person she is open, friendly and relaxed – she’s happy to let me into her spacious Georgian house in leafy north London – and willing to laugh at herself. Unlike her songs, which are often freighted with introspective sadness and regret, her conversation is punctuated with a lively and very English self-mockery. She tells me about a graffitied poster of herself that her guitarist Stuart Matthewman spotted in New York. Above her glamorous image, some wag had sprayed the observation: “This bitch sings when she wants to.” Sade thinks this hilarious. It sums up her career pretty well. She makes music on her own terms.

Check out clips from her recent live performances and upcoming appearances after the jump.

You can read the entire interview here.

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The Soldier of Love EPK.

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A few tracks from the upcoming Sade release Soldier of Love have been making the rounds today. Album due out February 9th, to pre-order go here. Atlanta Grown Folks don’t forget about the listening party on February 8th. (more…)

Interesting behind the scenes look at both the video and the song. In case you missed it, you can catch the video after the break. Props to Fatima Robinson for doing what she does! Her reference to Sade’s natural sexiness does not go unnoticed.

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So yesterday was the 51st birthday of one Ms. Helen Folasade Adu, better known as Sade to her millions of fans throughout the world. If you’ve heard her comeback single, or seen the video, you’ll recognize that she looks and sounds as beautiful as ever. Beyond amazing.

And, if you haven’t ever checked out SugaTreats w/ OhSoKool & KiaStar, here’s a reason to do so. He’s just dropped a wonderful tribute mix for Sade titled the 21 Love Salute, which you can download here. It’s a great refresher and should hold you over until the long awaited return on February 8th! Enjoy.

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Here’s the new video from the lead single from Sade’s highly anticipated return: Soldier of Love. The album drops on Feb. 9th 2010. For all the info on how to pre-order your copy you can go here.

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Shout out to Soul Culture UK for the clip!

Updated: Here is is:

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The first single off her highly anticipated album will be “Soldier of Love” and is scheduled to drop tomorrow. Sade co-produced the single ‘Soldier Of Love’ with Mike Pela and it was written by Sade along with longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman.

The track, featuring a pulsating and anthemic drum beat along with the haunting vocals that Sade is known for, is set to hit airwaves on 8th December.

It will kick off the countdown for the album, which was recorded in England and is set for release worldwide on 8th February.

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