After leaving the boy band, What's Up!, Saade began his career as a solo singer, releasing the debut single "Sleepless" in 2009.

The album peaked at number two in Sweden and has been certified gold by the Swedish Recording Industry Association (GLF).

The solo debut single, "Sleepless" was a moderate hit, reaching forty-four in Sweden.

The song marked Saade's debut as a solo singer, after leaving the boy band What's Up!.

[8] Masquerade entered the Sweden's Sverigetopplistan chart at number two, behind the reissue of The Rolling Stones album, Exile on Main St.