Neo-Soul Icon Sade Releases First Song in Six Years in Support of Transgender Awareness with “Young Lion”

After a six-year hiatus , the legendary neo-soul singer Sade is making a powerful return with a new track titled “Young Lion,” dedicated to her son , Izaak Theo Adu, a trans man.

The song will be featured on Transa (stylized as TRAИƧA), a benefit album produced by the Red Hot Organization , aimed at raising awareness and support for transgender and non-binary individuals.

Sade, a four-time Grammy Award winner, is known for her deeply emotional music , and “Young Lion” is no exception. In the song, she sings:

“Young man , it’s been so heavy for you/ You must have felt so alone… I should have known/ Shine like a sun/ You have everything you need,” offering a heartfelt message to her son and, by extension , to the broader transgender community .

Transa , set to be released on Nov. 11 , is described as a “spiritual journey across 8 chapters and 46 songs” by the New York Times .

The album features contributions from groundbreaking trans and non-binary artists , as well as allies like Sam Smith, André 3000, Clairo, and Moses Sumney. It aims to highlight the resilience and creativity of the trans community in a world often hostile to their existence.

Red Hot’s executive director Dust Reid explained the significance of the album, saying, “We hoped to create a narrative that positions trans and non-binary people as leaders in our society… Whether you identify as trans or non-binary or otherwise, if you took the time to explore your gender , maybe we would have a future oriented around values of community, collaboration , care , and healing .”

Sade’s last musical contributions were in 2018 with songs featured on movie soundtracks like A Wrinkle in Time and Widows , making “Young Lion” her first standalone track since then. Her 2010 album Soldier of Love remains her most recent full-length release .

Transa and Sade’s contribution are part of a larger mission to foster greater understanding and visibility for the transgender community.

The Red Hot Organization has raised over $15 million through previous releases, and this latest project is poised to continue making an impact .

Fans are already responding with excitement and admiration for Sade’s powerful return, praising both her musical talents and her advocacy for the transgender community.

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