Studio Album · No. 2
Promise Songwriting Credits by Sade
Produced by Robin Millar, Mike Pela, Ben Rogan, Sade Adu · Engineered by Mike Pela, Ben Rogan
Epic
SoulJazzPop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sade carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Sade
0 tracksoutside writers
Sade's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer27%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
4
Producers
1985
Released
Data Insight
Adu writes all eleven lyrics and none of the music alone. Every composition brings in at least one of the band, which is the arrangement that holds for the rest of the career.
Promise came out on Epic in November 1985 and went to number one in both Britain and America.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Is It a Crime?
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduStuart MatthewmanAndrew Hale | Robin Millar | Sade (Performer) |
| 2 |
The Sweetest Taboo
#5
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduMartin Ditcham | Robin Millar | Sade (Performer) |
| 3 |
War of the Hearts
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduStuart Matthewman | Robin Millar | Sade (Performer) |
| 4 |
You're Not the Man
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduStuart Matthewman | Robin MillarBen RoganSade Adu | Sade (Performer) |
| 5 |
Jezebel
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduStuart Matthewman | Robin Millar | Sade (Performer) |
| 6 |
Mr Wrong
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduStuart MatthewmanPaul DenmanAndrew Hale | Robin Millar | Sade (Performer) |
| 7 |
Punch Drunk
|
Sade Adu | Andrew Hale | Robin Millar | Sade (Performer) |
| 8 |
Never as Good as the First Time
#20
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduStuart Matthewman | Robin MillarBen RoganMike PelaSade Adu | Sade (Performer) |
| 9 |
Fear
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduStuart Matthewman | Robin Millar | Sade (Performer) |
| 10 |
Tar Baby
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduStuart Matthewman | Robin Millar | Sade (Performer) |
| 11 |
Maureen
|
Sade Adu | Helen Folasade AduAndrew HalePaul Denman | Ben RoganSade Adu | Sade (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Promise
Who wrote Promise?
Sade Adu wrote all eleven lyrics. The music is credited to her with Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale and others.
How high did the singles chart?
"The Sweetest Taboo" reached number 5 on the Hot 100 and "Never as Good as the First Time" number 20.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure. It was certified double platinum in Britain and quadruple platinum in America.
Who produced it?
Robin Millar, Mike Pela, Ben Rogan and the band.
Who engineered it?
Mike Pela and Ben Rogan.
Did it win anything?
It brought the band their first Grammy Award.
How long is the album?
54:10 across eleven tracks.