was influenced by the singer's voice and style. Rakim has also referenced its song "Smooth Operator" in his rap song "Paid in Full" (1987). Hip hop group Souls of Mischief stated they grew up listening to Sade's music. Hip hop group Tanya Morgan also described Sade as one of its favorite artists. Frontman Chino Moreno of the alternative metal band Deftones has cited Love Deluxe as one of his top 13 favorite albums. In an interview with The Quietus, Moreno said, "I've always loved it, it was a big inspiration on me. It's sort of classy, another cocktail and cityscape record." The band also covered the lead single "No Ordinary Love" in collaboration with singer Jonah Matranga for the band's 2005 compilation album, B-Sides & Rarities. Singer Keri Hilson said, "My Dad would whistle Sade melodies randomly all the time. As a kid, I used to try to whistle along to 'Cherish the Day' or 'The Sweetest Taboo.' He was a real Sade fan and made me one, too!" In reaction to the newly released album Soldier of Love, rapper Kanye West wrote, "This is why i still have a blog. To be a part of moments like this ... new Sade ... How much better this ... than everything else?". Rapper Rick Ross stated in an interview that "People may know my infatuation with Sade. There's never been a bad Sade track. I love all different sides." Awards Discography Diamond Life (1984) Promise (1985) Stronger Than Pride (1988) Love Deluxe (1992) Lovers Rock (2000) Soldier of Love (2010) Tours 1984: Diamond Life Tour 1986: Promise Tour 1988: Stronger Than Pride Tour 1993: Love Deluxe World Tour 2001: Lovers Rock Tour 2011: Sade Live References External links Ballad music groups Brit Award winners Epic Records artists Grammy Award winners Musical groups established in 1982 Musical groups from London Musical quartets RCA Records artists Smooth jazz ensembles Sony BMG artists Sophisti-pop musical groups 1982 establishments in England Female-fronted musical groups