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Sade’s First Song in Six Years, ‘Young Lion,’ Is Tender Apology to Trans Son, Izaak

Listen to Sade's new song, "Young Lion," which will appear on the compilation, 'Transa.' The song is her apology to her son, Izaak Adu, who is trans.

Although he says coming out didn’t “drastically alter” his relationship with his mother, he also recognizes what the song could mean to trans people who need some understanding, especially since parents aren’t always as open minded as Sade. At a Transa listening session, the artist Kaye Loggins, who is trans and records as Time Wharp and contributed a song to the Red Hot comp, said she wished her parents would have been as accepting. “Ultimately, a compilation like Transa has the potential to promote greater visibility, representation, and awareness of the trans community, helping to create a more inclusive and understanding society for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.

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