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Famous as :
Hip-hop singer, producerBirth Name :
Estelle SwarayBirth Date :
January 18, 1980Birth Place :
West London, London, England, UKClaim to fame :
Single "American Boy" (2008)
David Guetta's 'One Love' Music Video Feat. Estelle
November 11, 2009 11:11:41David Guetta brings his duet with Estelle from recording booth to the screen as they appear together for "One Love" music video. The two musicians hop into a car and spread love and happiness to everyone in town, making people dance to the up-beat tempo of the song.
"I have no idea of what I'm gonna have to do cuz she's singing I'm not," David previously said when shooting the video. "What am I gonna do in front of the camera? Am I gonna give a Hip-Hop dance or classical ballet?" In the video actually, David is the one who sits behind the wheel while Estelle is sitting next to him.
Busta Rhymes' 'World Go Round' Music Video Feat. Estelle
July 25, 2009 02:07:38Busta Rhymes' single "World Go Round" has come out for digital purchase for quite some time, and the rapper tries to boost the song's sales by debuting its music video. In it, he appears alongside his collaborator Estelle, and the two are featured on numerous magazine spreads.
"World Go Round" is the fourth single from "Back on My B.S.", Busta Rhymes' eighth studio effort. Sampling Eurythmics' 1983 song "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", it has a re-recorded version with Kesha on the hook.
Video: Performances at 2009 BRIT Awards
February 19, 2009 10:02:39Video performances from 2009 BRIT Awards taking place on February 18 at London's Earls Court have arrived. Lady GaGa, U2 and Girls Aloud were some of those making live appearances at the annual event.
Lady GaGa took the stage with electronic dance music duo Pet Shop Boys. Also joined by The Killers' vocalist Brandon Flowers, they did a medley by performing several songs, one of which was Dusty Springfield's 1989 single "Nothing Has Been Proved", and compiled them into a single piece of music.
Complete Nominations List of 2009 BRIT Awards
January 21, 2009 09:01:12Nominations for this year's BRIT Awards have been revealed on January 20 at London's Roundhouse. Coldplay and Duffy are among those nominated in multiple categories, leading with four kudos each.
While Coldplay face off Elbow, Girls Aloud, Radiohead and Take That for Best British Group title, Duffy enters a battle with Adele, Beth Rowley, Estelle and M.I.A. in Best British Female Solo Artist. Beside listed in separate categories, the two also compete against each other in MasterCard British Album and the long list of Best British Single.
List of 40th NAACP Image Awards Nominees in Music
January 08, 2009 09:01:15Nominees of 2009 NAACP Image Awards for its recording category have been announced on January 7 in Los Angeles. From the announcement, it is revealed that Jennifer Hudson leads the pack with six nods and Beyonce Knowles follows with five counts.
Topping the music list, Jennifer competes with Anthony David, Estelle, Jazmine Sullivan and Leona Lewis in "Outstanding New Artist". She meanwhile lands her self-titled debut album in a stiff competition with Beyonce's "I Am...Sasha Fierce", Kanye West's "808's & Heartbreak", Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman" and Seal's "Soul" in "Outstanding Album".
British Acts Dominating 2008 World Music Awards Winners List
November 10, 2008 10:11:00Several artists from around the world gathered in Monaco on Sunday, November 9 to witness the crowning of the best in music at the 2008 World Music Awards. The U.K. acts dominated most of the winners list. Leona Lewis took two prizes at the same time, Best New Artist and Pop Female, but it was Coldplay's night as the rock band brought home three nods.
Apart from named the world's top-selling act this year for "Viva la Vida", Coldplay also took the honor as Best Rock Group and the Best Act from Great Britain. Unfortunately the band were not there to attend the show and accept the awards. The huge sale of "Viva la Vida" proves the success of the marketing strategy that gave away the album's first single "Violet Hill" for free via the Internet.
Live Performance Videos of 2008 MTV European Music Awards
November 07, 2008 10:11:11Beyonce Knowles performed her new song "If I Were a Boy" at this year's MTV European Music Awards taking place at Liverpool Echo Arena on November 6. Pink also appeared hosting a live pillow fight while playing her Most Addictive-winning single "So What".
Hosted by Katy Perry, the star-studded show also lined up Duffy who entertained audience with her runaway smash "Mercy" and The Ting Tings who played "That's Not My Name" from their debut album "We Started Nothing".
Video Premiere: Estelle's 'Come Over' Feat. Sean Paul
October 27, 2008 09:10:37Estelle has premiered a music video to promote her Sean Paul-featuring song "Come Over". Directed by Lil X, the same director who helped Usher making a music video for "Yeah!", the video shows the chemistry built by Estelle and Paul, both of whom have a crush on each other.
"There are two arguments going on in your head," Estelle answers when asked about her getting up close and personal with Paul on the video. "I can't be fake, but how can I do this without feeling like a slut?"
Kept Off iTunes, Estelle's 'Shine' Suffers From Massive Blow
September 02, 2008 01:09:06Estelle's recording company, Warner Music Group, have recently decided to remove her latest album "Shine" from digital download service iTunes. According to a source, the label's move is aimed at encouraging fans to buy the whole album, not just individual songs.
The decision is triggered with Kid Rock's successful move, where his "Rock N Roll Jesus" album manages to reach at number one with 1.7 million selling point since it has been released in October 2007 even though taken off iTunes. Warner has then continued exploring whether fans of other artists could be persuaded to buy the physical CD and Estelle's album is chosen to be one of the experiments.
Video Premiere: Estelle's 'Pretty Please' Feat. Cee-Lo
August 19, 2008 08:08:39English singer Estelle has just dropped a music video to support her fourth single "Pretty Please", which features Cee-Lo of Gnarls Barkley. The song is listed in her latest studio album entitled "Shine", which has been released on April 29 via Atlantic Records.
The music video for this single is shot by director, Zipper On Butterfly Leather Film and production company, Frame by Frame. It does not contain an appearance from guest vocalist Cee-Lo but his vocals in the song are retained.
Video Premiere: Estelle's 'No Substitute Love'
June 07, 2008 10:06:46"No Substitute Love", the latest single from British singer Estelle has had its music video premiered. The video not only features a cameo by Kelly Rowland but also Project Runaway winner Christian Siriano.
The video is opened with a jukebox scene where the single is selected from the collection and played. Siriano and Rowland are among Estelle's friends who spot that Estelle's boyfriend has cheated on her. As friends, they decide to tell Estelle by giving photo proofs taken from the mobile phones.
British Songstress Estelle Promoting AIDS Awareness with MTV and Body Shop
April 17, 2008 09:04:20Is a West London native who rose to prominence in the U.K. with her hit single "American Boy," featuring Kanye West, Estelle is cashing in on her fame to do good deed for the society. The songstress is teaming up with both MTV and Body Shop to help increase AIDS awareness and education the world over as part of the "Move Your Lips" campaign, VH1 reports.
Help promoting the cause, Estelle has signed on to be the spokesperson for Staying Alive Foundation, which is MTV's initiative which aim is to promote AIDS awareness. How to take part in the cause? Simply buy Body Shop's $8 Guarana Lip Butter limited edition and people will have $5 of each purchase to be donated to the Staying Alive Foundation.
John Legend Taps Artists to Enter "Home School"
March 10, 2007 12:03:22
Grammy Award wining John Legend broadens his influence in the musical industry by opening a recording house, Home Schooling. He is looking forward to tap both several young artists and the renowned ones to be 'home schooled'.
In search of new talents, Legend eyed British hip-hop singer Estelle. Legend has met the singer and hooked up nicely, "We've already gotten close to finishing the album, and she's got some great material. Estelle is an extremely talented writer and performer, rapper and singer, all of that, and she's got a great ear. She really gets music, so I think she's going to do very well." Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am is reported to have been working in the studio with Estelle.
