“I'm the type of person that, when it's my time in the spotlight, I'll do my duty in the spotlight. When it's not, and it's another person's time, I'll go away.”

American singer and songwriter

Sananda Francesco Maitreya, who began his career as Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer and songwriter. He came to notice in 1987 with his debut album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby. He is also a multi-instrumentalist, and he became known for a soulful voice and a stage presence often described as flamboyant, charismatic, and androgynous. The album that first brought him wide attention includes “If You Let Me Stay,” “Sign Your Name,” “Dance Little Sister,” and “Wishing Well.”