Sade! I love this woman's voice. I love her lyrics. I love her band.

Anita's voice, but Sade music is more classic. Btw has anyone heard the song called "Maureen" by Sade?

Sade.
But, to be frankly honest with you,
I'd do 'em both.
Maybe not at the same time,
but back to back.
Sure.

I LOVE both, but Anita Baker has a more unique vocal style, she`s a song stylist.

I`m shocked to hear about her bitchy side though

Harlepolis said:

Miki Howard is another wonderful songstress, gorgeous voice...
I`m listening to the song "Hope that we can be together soon", i`m in heaven

I like more songs from Sade, but I prefer Anita's voice no question...

Harlepolis said:

that's funny!

Harlepolis said:

Yeah,I've heard this from many people.Apparently,Anita is not the nicest person to be around.They say she's very bitchy and diva-ish.

NewPowerSista said:

I like Anita,but it's true....sometimes,I can't even tell what she's saying in her songs! This wasn't really the case with 'Rapture',it's more of a problem with the albums that came after.

SoulAlive said:

She always tells this story about the recording of "Angel", and how she mumbled the words because she didn't like that song. It stuck with her I guess, and it became a signature.

Depends on my mood. I really like both. Though, urban ac stations have killed my interest in Anita, I still pull out Songstress and Compositions occasionally.

As for Sade, I still love the Promise and Stronger Than Pride albums.

SunnySkies said:

That's a damn good remake. Gamble and Huff did an excellent job on that one.

Sade...


next question.

I am a fan of both, but as far as vocals go, I have to go with Anita. She's just a much better vocalist than Sade.

Sade easily.

for one song, probably Sade, but after a while her music sounds really monotonous.

If I was going to see a concert I'd prefer to see Anita Baker.

This is a real tough one cause I love both Sade and Anita but if I go by who I "feel" the most, it would be Anita. Sade is a VERY close 2nd.

Anita has some classics, but SADE!! is just amazing!

Harlepolis said:

By better music, THIS album comes to mind:

I'd rather date Sade and listen 2 Anita.

Harlepolis said:

I knew about the infamous Luther VS. Anita rivalry.

But I also heard that even Smokey Robinson had a few problems with Anita as well, like she was a potential threat as a opening act or something.

TonyVanDam said:

Damn. Does anyone like homegirl?

TonyVanDam said:

Chaka(during her highdays ) addressed her once in the audience in a joking matter, right before she per4med "I'm Every Woman"(this was in the late 80's). She said "This next song is dedicated to a baaaaad MUMBLING bitch who's sitting here with us this evening; Ms.Anita Baker".

Anita didn't take that too kindly, she grabbed her things and went to the nearest exit. Chaka apologized for the "crass joke" and went on to say that her own "big mouth is a BIG trouble".

neoretro7 said:

ThreadBare said:

Back in '88 or '89 she was opening for Luther. The night I went to see them at MSG, Anita didn't show up. The excuse was 'voice troubles', so Sinbad opened the show. Man, I was royally ticked. Later I heard she & Luther weren't exactly buddies on that tour.

TonyVanDam said:

that's it in a nutshell!!


and for the record...Luther ALWAYS had some issue with anyone he toured with.

Rhondab said:

Almost. Luther was happy to have Vanessa L. Williams as his opening act. She was never a threat to him as far as performances go.

Sade easily.

SunnySkies said:

Great song. Didn't she do this one with christopher williams?
It cannot touch the original though. Harold Melvin & the blue notes w/ sharon
paige. Teddy P. just come in and clean that mutha up at the end.

Sade.