West London-born-and-raised starlet Estelle releases her brand new single, American Boy, digitally on March 10th and physically on March 24th through Atlantic Records/Homeschool. Featuring global superstar KanYe West (who recently invited the 27-year-old to join him on his tour of the UK), it is the second track to be lifted from the hugely anticipated forthcoming album, SHINE out March 31st. Teaming up once again with wil.i.am (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston) on her second offering, to create the funk infused, American Boy. Of the song, which features KanYe West, Estelle laughs, I gave the ladies an anthem! The single follows the spark lit by the brilliant Wait A Minute(Just A Touch)- also wil.i.am produced and anchored by an experimental spin on Screamin Jay Hawkins I Put a Spell on You. The very talented singer, songwriter, producer and MC recently moved to New York after signing to John Legends Homeschool label distributed via Atlantic Records. At home in the energy of New York, her newly adopted city, she already comes with high praise. Tipped in US music bible Rolling Stone Magazine as One To Watch for 2008, Estelle has the self-determination with a bit of Hip Hop swagger.
Theres more to life than just taking what someone gives you, says Estelle. Its a philosophy that has served her well. Her trademark drive was also in full effect when she happened upon Kanye West outside Roscoes House of Chicken and Waffles during a fated trip to Los Angeles. She summoned up the courage to approach the star, and request an introduction with Legend. When the two hit it off, she also pushed her label to let her to open for Legend during his European Get Lifted tour, a pairing that would continue for two years, and eventually blossom into the Homeschool deal.
Out on March 31st 2008, SHINE is a truly original mix of sounds. Where Senegal meets London and hops the pond. Where funk shimmies up against reggae and R&B. Somewhere out of this world is where youll find Estelle.
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