I wouldn't put any credence in this alleged comparison.  Ms. Baker is an American Soul\R&B;\Jazz\Blues artist with a wide range of talent, stemming from her African American heritage.  Sade is a frist generation African Briton, and "pop" artist. Anita has had nearly a dozen hit records with consistency (barring domestic, and professional-legal inteeruptions!

By the way, has England ever invited Sade to sing whatever passes for Britain's "national anthem" at Soccer games?  216.214.178.66  Veryverser