Your Love is King - a Tribute to Sade
The timeless music of Sade
The Ultimate Sade Experience
Your Love Is King – A Tribute to Sade is a five-piece band devoted to the sound that made a generation slow down. Fronted by Philadelphia's own Justine Michele — a seasoned performer whose voice honors Sade Adu's smoky restraint and effortless style rather than imitating it — the group recreates the deep grooves, warm bass, and late-night atmosphere of Diamond Life, Promise, Love Deluxe, and beyond. Expect the hits — "Smooth Operator," "The Sweetest Taboo," "No Ordinary Love," "Your Love Is King" — alongside the deeper album cuts fans have waited decades to hear performed live. This is not a playlist with a band attached. It's an afternoon of quiet-storm soul from veteran Philly-area musicians.
Justine Michele
Our Vocalist
Nobody can bring the style and substance of Sade better than Phildephia's own Justine Michele. With a style all her own while honoring the sound of Sade Adu, Justine's engaging presence and delivery draws the audience into the band that set the world on fire.
Ron Heller
Bass/Saxophone//Background Vocals
Ron Heller is the founder and bandleader of Your Love is King - a Tribute to Sade. Born and raised in the Philly-area, Ron grew up listenening to all the great music in the are and was always captivated by the sound of Sade. After working with Justine in another band, Ron knew that one day Justine would be the perfect lead in a Sade tribute band. Fast forward several years later when desire met opportunity and Your Love is King - a Tribute to Sade was born! Ron bring his unique talents as a multi-instrumentalist to the project, performing on bass, saxophone and vocals.
Roosevelt Walker, Jr.
Guitar
Roosevelt Walker is a staple in the Philadelphia scene, currently performing in a variety of tribute bands - from Santana to Chicago, to his original smooth jazz project, Exit45. Roosevelt Brings the perfect flavor to the project!
Anil Veeraraj
Keyboards / Background Vocals
Anil brings his years of experience as a keyboardist, bandleader, and entreprenuerial expertise to Your Love is King - a Tribute to Sade.
Ben Cuyler
Drummer
Ben brings the tight groove and pocket feel that's needed to capture the essense of Sade. An active performer in the Philadelphia region and drummer for the band Legacy, Ben creates the mood that the rest of the bands off of.