Regal. Elegant. Sensual and — judging from the cover for her latest single — apparently ageless. Since the Eighties, Sade has been schooling us all on ways to be a timeless beauty icon. Look at that makeup, that jewelry. Absolutely flawless, effortlessly gorgeous. Love me some Sade!

She makes her fans yearn for the jewels and can take years to release her songs, but when she releases new material it’s always worth the wait.

Case in point her brand new single, Soldier of Love.

This is the first glimmer of sound we’ve heard from the Nigerian born musical goddess since 2000′s Lovers Rock. I’m loving it. It’s modern and fresh, while still capturing that classic, stirring Sade sound.

This is just the single — the album drops February 8, 2010 — just in time for Valentine’s Day. I see you, Sade — you know what the fans want! You can click here to pre-order Soldier of Love. And tell me — are you feeling this as much as I am? I’ve been hungry for new music that actually moves me, and this is giving me what I need!