Stronger Than Pride

Stronger Than Pride refines Sade's blend of sophisti-pop, smooth soul and contemporary R&B with relaxed, downtempo grooves and polished, jazz-tinged arrangements. Sade Adu's cool, emotive voice sits front and center over warm basslines, soft percussion, subtle saxophone and restrained guitar and string touches, creating an intimate, late-night mood. The songs dwell on themes of love, longing and emotional resilience, and the production favors clarity and understatement, reinforcing the band's measured, elegant sound.