Sade releases new album - listen here

Sade has returned to the studio after a decade-long break. Photo / Supplied

Best-selling artist Sade is set to release her first album in 10 years and fans will have a chance to listen to it before it hits stores.

Although Soldier of Love will be released on February 8, nzherald.co.nz and Sony have teamed up to offer an exclusive online preview.

Click on this link to hear a live stream of the album.

It is the first time Sade and the band's four other members have collaborated since 2001.

Since the release of debut album Diamond Life in 1984, Sade has sold more than 50 million records worldwide.

- NZ HERALD ONLINE