Estelle

British singer-songwriter and rapper Estelle (Estelle Swaray) from London, known for blending R&B, soul and hip hop and for the 2008 hit "American Boy".

Debut album The 18th Day... (2004); breakthrough with Shine (2008) and the single "American Boy" featuring Kanye West, which won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (2009).

DeBaser's coverage (one detailed review) praises Estelle's 2008 album Shine and highlights her versatility across R&B, soul, hip hop and reggae-influenced tracks. The review singles out "American Boy" as a ubiquitous hit while calling the album overall a pleasant surprise. The reviewer predicts a bright future for Estelle.

For:Fans of R&B, nu-soul and mainstream urban pop; readers interested in 2000s British R&B