It’s not just a song — Sade’s Smooth Operator is a whole atmosphere.

Her music in general👌🏾

I agree!

Smooth Operator is a mood and a vibe.

The arrangements and musicianship of Sade’s albums and live performances are among the best ever. Elegance, grace and quiet power - what a unique artist!

The onomatopoeia of jazz songs.

So true!

👍

Sade commands attention, her voice, and smooth moves are endless!

That song pours not plays.

Heroes of the Blues.

Congratulations to Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea on more than 30 years sober!🎉🎉🎉🎉

Seriously, isn't it just time we all acknowledge just how brilliant Sade is? She practically invented neo-soul, created 6 still-brilliant albums, once took a ten-year hiatus to raise her daughter, and doesn't use social media or grant interviews. Damn, right?

Thelonious Monk and Keith Jarrett, July 1975/The Meeting by Mitsuhiro Sugawara