Diamond Life is the critically acclaimed debut studio album by English band Sade, originally released in the UK on July 16, 1984, by Epic Records. Combining elements of smooth jazz, soul, and funk, it became one of the defining albums of the 1980s. The album went on to win the BRIT Award for Best British Album in 1985 and has sold over seven million copies worldwide, making it one of the top-selling debut albums of the decade.