Although she's an icon, who has never had to do collaborations in the past, is this an attempt to stay relevant for both of the aging artists?

"Last year, Sade politely declined to work with Drake and Jay-Z. She has shunned collaborations in general, but now it seems one of the rappers has landed a coveted guest spot.

Jay-Z will appear on a remix of Sade’s Soldier of Love track “Moon & The Sky.” The updated version of the song will be featured on the singer's upcoming hits album, The Ultimate Collection, out on May 3.

Although Sade has had a change of heart, she previously explained to the National Post, “I've never collaborated because I've always avoided working outside my safety zone. I can be exactly who I am and can fail or succeed within the moment."