Despite the weight of expectations that comes with a blockbuster debut, Promise exceeded all commercial forecasts. Upon its release on November 4, 1985, in the UK and November 15, 1985, in the US, it shot to number one on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200, solidifying Sade as a global powerhouse. It has since gone on to be certified triple platinum, a testament to its lasting appeal. The album is often described as the embodiment of cool, laid-back sophistication, blending soul, jazz, and soft funk into a warm, nocturnal atmosphere.
Promise was the band's first album to top the Billboard 200 in the US, where it remained at #1 for two weeks. Sade- Promise full album zip