Adele Emily Sandé was born on March 10, 1987, in Sunderland, to Zambian Joel Sandé and Englishwoman Diane Sandé-Wood. While attending the polytechnic in Sunderland, her mother and father became friends. Her father had left Zambia to emigrate. When Sandé was four years old, her family relocated to Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Sandé developed a love of music at a young age, and at the age of 11, she penned her first song for a talent competition at her elementary school. This experience was a turning point for her when she recognized her writing talent. She liked musicians and songwriters, thus she had always wanted to play music and write songs.
Sandé firmly believed that she would never be able to perform other people’s songs. Her first song, “Tomorrow Starts Again,” which featured a middle eight and demonstrated her knowledge of song structure, was written by her.
While attending Alford Academy, her father’s workplace, Sandé was well-liked and respected for her devotion. She had a strong drive to learn and dreaded missing school due to illness.
She changed during high school, becoming mostly known as Mr. Sandé’s daughter. She understood that she had to act properly and refrain from misbehaving because any infractions would be quickly reported to her father. Her father’s strictness kept her focused and disciplined.
Who has Emeli Sandé written songs for?
Emeli Sandé has written songs for these artists:
- Rihanna
- Leona Lewis
- Susan Boyle
- Tinie Tempah
- Labrinth
- Naughty Boy
- Antonique Smith
How many records have Emeli Sande sold worldwide?
EMELI SANDE sold over 4.7 million albums worldwide, including 500,000 in the United States and 2.5 million in the United Kingdom. EMELI SANDE’s best-selling album is OUR VERSION OF EVENTS, which has sold over 4,600,000 copies.