Avg Rating: 
4.2 ( 33 total votes )
“Timeless” is not a word I throw around lightly, but the critical and commercial success of Soldier of Love, Sade‘s first album since 2000, suggested that the UK soul vets’ sound and style hadn’t tarnished one iota in the intervening decade. With interest once again at a high, it should be no surprise that a “Best of” is on its way, complete with a few never-before-heard cuts to tempt devotees. One of four such inclusions, this official remix of Soldier opener The Moon and the Sky finds Jay-Z jumping aboard to transform the already eminently smooth jam into something as cozy and opulent as a waterbed.. with silk sheets… covered in $100 bills? Yeah, that’s a terrible analogy – point is, Sade Abu’s famously seductive vocal stylings, along with her bandmates’ understated synth-percussion backdrop, are as languidly appealing as ever, and Hova’s lost-love laments on the back are an enjoyable extra. Or have I got it twisted? In any case, new fans and longtime Sade-heads alike can find this remix and three bonus originals on “greatest hits” compilation The Ultimate Collection, coming May 3 (Those who pre-order here get access to presale tickets for Sade’s summer tour!).
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on April 18, 2011
Submit a Review and/or Rating
Member Reviews and Ratings
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11677 |
Rating:
C'mon, its Sade and Jay-Z? What else would you expect. The headliners' vocals and Jay's guest verse are both quality, but the band's production is the real story here.
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
OMFG speechless
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 195 |
Rating:
Song of the year.
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker Total Ratings: 477 |
Rating:
"OMFG" perfectly sums up my thoughts right now.
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 701 |
Rating:
This track oozes quality and professionalism. When both Sade and Hova are together, it has to be good, and this track doesn't disappoint. There is so much depth and emotion in this track. Jay-Z’s verse is a great compliment to Sade’s hypnotic vocals. I absolutely love every aspect of this track.
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 15 |
Rating:
WHAT CAN i say man 2 super human artists on same track classic!
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 52 |
Rating:
Eargasm!!!!!!!
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 758 |
Rating:
Am I listening to the same song you guys are? I actually listened to this song twice. I'm not hearing a 5 star song. i See 2 five star artists. but the song...
It's plain, boring, and definatly felt like it lacks feeling. It seems cold and disconnected from life. but shit thats just my 2 stars...oops i mean cents. |
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
I hated it. I don't care if its Sade & Jay-z or whoever. I felt the production was tight. thats the only positive.
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 9 |
dont usually comment, i just felt to say that Sade music shouldnt be remixed by anyone...production and jay-z bring down the quality of this track..
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 380 |
Rating:
Not really a fan of either artist but I do respect their body of work. I think this song was average.... I would expect a lot more from these two. The production on the track made it easy for them to make a solid song.
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
Rating:
I dont want to give it four stars because its a Sade track. Her voice is timeless and so perfect. Personally, I was dissappointed to see Jay-Z as a guest feature, and as I suspected he just didnt fit in my eyes. I am a Hova fan and the Jigga man just didnt do it for me here.
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
Would be a TOTAL 5 without the Jay-Z guest lyrics. I coulda sworn I heard she turned him down. Well, she should've. I can't stand that guy. Her music is perfect ALONE...
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 544 |
Rating:
Sade and Hova! 40's beat was sick but Jay jumping on board was just the icing on the cake.
|
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker Total Ratings: 544 |
Rating:
@Djbooth Noah "40" Shebib produced this.
@MackMan that was a song off BP3. Quit hatin on the man. You know how many rappers she's turned down and yet Jay still got to work with her. She even turned down Drake and his right hand man 40 produced this. |
| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 211 |
Rating:
I'm picky especially about my Sade music but she wouldn't let it be UNLESS she felt it was right. I rock with this joint and I think the beat was hard enough for Jay to not sound out of place listening wise. Solid.
|
| Posted on Apr 12, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
Jay-Z's verse was emotional. Perfectly described a very real situation.
|
| Posted on Apr 12, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 676 |
Rating:
Wow Top ratings for a Top Artist.....I agree with your'll
|
| Posted on Apr 13, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Apr 13, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
A true listening pleasure for the ears. solid track on all aspects
|
| Posted on Apr 13, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 38 |
Rating:
on repeat for sure. gorgeous combination
|
| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 5 |
Rating:
hmmm
|
| Posted on Apr 16, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
ohhh yup love this!! Sade is so classic and nice remix, love jay's verse!
|
| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
awesome song. 2 music legends making a hit
|
| Posted on Apr 20, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
Rating:
This is the second time I have heard this song and it just gets better. Jay-z fitted well.
|
| Posted on Apr 20, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Apr 20, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
Amazing song by Sade, its great hearing this type of music and lyrics from two grade A artist.
|
| Posted on Apr 23, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
Classic love to hear from this duo
|
| Posted on Apr 24, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Apr 25, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Apr 27, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
hmm i don't see why this would deserve a 5 star the beat was all right but jay -z kinda killed the song's buzz would be something i would listin to if i was about to take a snooze meaning boring i suppose
|
| Posted on May 09, 2011 |
FEATURED ARTIST
FEATURED ALBUM
TOP 20 MUSIC CHARTS
The top rated new Hip Hop & R&B songs on DJBooth, updated every Sunday.
