: This lead single became an instant classic, finding success on radio and adult-contemporary charts. The music video, directed by Sophie Muller, used vivid colors inspired by Chinese and Indian cinema to symbolize the band's return.

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During her time away from the spotlight between 1992 and 2000, Sade Adu focused on her private life and raising her daughter, only returning to the studio when she felt she could give "100%" to the challenge of making a new record.

: Issued in the fall of 2000, the album moved away from the heavy jazz and soul instrumentation of earlier records, incorporating more mainstream and acoustic elements.

The year 2000 marked a significant resurgence for the band with the release of their fifth studio album, Lovers Rock . This "comeback" followed an eight-year hiatus after their 1992 multi-platinum album Love Deluxe . Key Milestones of 2000

: Like their previous records, the album was written, arranged, and produced by Sade herself and co-produced by Mike Pela. Context of the Hiatus

: Lovers Rock earned the band a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2002.

: In October 2000, Sade Adu made her first live performance in years at the MOBO Awards . Notable Work