Sade - Jezebel (audio) May 2026

David Early, Paul Cooke, and Martin Ditchman. Keyboards: Andrew Hale.

The track was produced by Robin Millar , Ben Rogan, and Mike Pela, alongside the band's lead singer, Sade Adu. Writers: Sade Adu and Stuart Matthewman . Key Personnel: Vocals: Sade Adu (lead) and Jake Jacas. Saxophone/Guitar: Stuart Matthewman. Bass: Paul Denman. Sade - Jezebel (Audio)

The song tells the story of a woman named Jezebel who rises from poverty to a life of glamor through sheer ambition and pride. David Early, Paul Cooke, and Martin Ditchman

Despite her transformation into a "princess in her new dress," the narrative suggests she "won't try to deny where she came from". Writers: Sade Adu and Stuart Matthewman

"Jezebel" is a soulful ballad by the British band Sade , first appearing on their multi-platinum second studio album, Promise , released on November 4, 1985. The song has since become a staple of their discography, later included in major compilations like The Best of Sade (1994) and The Ultimate Collection (2011).