SADE : PROMISE [Epic]

Smooth, soulful, and effortlessly elegant, Promise is a masterclass in understated emotion and refined production. Released by Epic in 1985, the album sees Sade blending jazz, quiet storm, and sophisti-pop into timeless ballads of love, longing, and resilience. With its velvety vocals and mellow grooves, Promise remains a shining gem of '80s soul.