Shade is an English singer of Nigerian descent who has been popular for over a quarter of a century. The penetrating lyrics and sensual voice brought the girl a well-deserved success. Shade compares favorably with all the pop queens and princesses, becoming over the years, like expensive wine, only better.
Singer Shade. Biography
Helen Folashade Adu was born January 16, 1959 in the family of an economics teacher and a nurse in Nigeria. After the marriage collapsed, the girl’s mother returned to Colchester (UK) with her children.
In the early 70s, Shade was interested in literature, fashion, dance and soul artists. The girl decided to associate her choice of profession with the fashion industry and in 1977 came to submit documents to St. Martin's College of Art in London for a clothing design course. After receiving the diploma, Shade and her friend decided to open an atelier for men's clothing. In addition, the young beauty moonlighted as a model.
While still a student, Shade, at the request of friends, agreed to stay in their group as a temporary vocalist, but as it turned out, the girl was afraid of the stage, so she had to leave the group. For several years, Schade struggled with his fear by performing backing vocals in the funky band Pride.
Robert
All the creativity of the girl is closely connected with men. The singer transferred all her emotions and experiences to music and songs.
Her first big love was Robert Elms. They met in London after one of the singer’s performances. The young man was amazed and fascinated.
Robert supported a novice star and managed to persuade the owners of a major record label to come to the Pride concert. From this moment, the star of Shade rises. The girl was immediately offered to sign a contract, but she still resisted persuasion for another year and a half, not wanting to leave the team that had become a native. As a result, she nevertheless agreed, but with the condition that part of the musicians (keyboard player, bass player and saxophonist) would leave with her. In 1984, the band Sade was born.
All this time, Shade lived with Robert in a poor neighborhood, in a house without heating, but was happy. However, due to the girl’s demand, constant concerts and recordings, young people became increasingly estranged from each other and eventually parted.
Carlos
In 1985, a new man appeared in the life of Shade: the sultry Spaniard Carlos Skola. According to the singer, she fell in love with him as soon as she saw. The feelings were mutual, and already in 1986 the girl moved to her lover in Madrid. And two years later he recorded his third disc - Stronger than pride.
Having lived with her lover for four years, Shade accepts the marriage proposal, although he does not consider himself created for marriage. Remembering the previous sad experience, the girl tries to spend as much time with Carlos as possible. But the relationship still began to deteriorate, which is noticeable on the album Love Deluxe, released in 1992. Singer Shade received the most positive reviews for the album. However, if a creative career went uphill, then personal life rolled into the abyss. In 1995, the couple divorced, and Shade decides to never marry again.
Bean
Seeking peace and solitude, the Shade (singer) leaves London and moves to Jamaica. Girl meets Bob Morgan. Their romance was bright, temperamental. In 1996, the couple gave birth to a daughter, Isla. But the singer can only dream of a peaceful life: it seems that failure pursues her. At first there was a road accident, because of which an arrest warrant was issued. The case dragged on for several years, but managed to resolve the situation peacefully. Then Shade found out about Bob’s betrayal ...
The singer returns with her child to London. In 2000, Lovers Rock released a new album. Singer Shade wrote songs for him herself, putting in them the tormenting experiences.
Yen
And then the star disappeared from sight. No appearances, no performances, no new songs. As it turned out, the soul diva moved to Gloucestershire, where in 2006 she met her new, so far the last, love - the chemical scientist Ian Watts. After meeting with her, she believed that it was still possible to live happily with one person.
After a ten-year hiatus, in 2010, Schade (singer) recorded her sixth album, Soldier of love. From the songs it is felt that the woman finally found the desired happiness and peace.
Despite the fact that the singer does not pamper fans with frequent interviews and tours, she still remains the deserved queen of the soul. And the next album, which she will record, no matter how many years later, will certainly be in the first lines of Billboard. Because it is a talent.