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| Artist: Estelle
Label: Atlantic
Category: Music
List Price: $13.99
Buy New: $7.52
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Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 787
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 412860
UPC: 075678995422
EAN: 0075678995422
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Wait a Minute (Just a Touch) - Estelle, Adams, Will | | • | No Substitute | | • | American Boy - Estelle, Adans, William | | • | More Than Friends | | • | Magnificent | | • | Come Over | | • | So Much out the Way | | • | In the Rain | | • | Back in Love | | • | You Are | | • | Pretty Please (Love Me) | | • | Shine |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk
Award-winning British artist Estelle never got her just desserts for her 2004 debut album The 18th Day. Though the record was a critical success, it failed to make the mainstream splash many had hoped for. Her sophomore project, Shine, seems hell bent on avoiding the same fate. Backed up by a coterie of high profile US starlets--Wyclef Jean, will.i.am, Mark Ronson and Kanye West--Shine has surefire commercial success written all over it; though that's not to say Estelle has sold out. Despite the high-impact American-style production, Shine remains reassuringly British. Estelle's West London twang is as sharp as ever, and even Kanye drops rhymes about "WAGS" and "London Boys" (see single "American Boy"). It's every bit as diverse as its predecessor too, featuring dancehall party jams ("Magnificent", produced by Mark Ronson and featuring Kardinal Offishall), the will.i.am produced "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)" (which uses a twisted up sample from Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell on You") to lovers' rock ("Come Over") and, of course, some love ballads too, such as "Substitute Lover", overseen by Wyclef. A solid all-round follow up, Shine should give Estelle the commercial success she deserves. --Danny McKenna
Amazon.com
The UK's finest, multiple award-winning artist Estelle is back with a brand new album on a brand new label. Signed by US `Soul Sensation' John Legend to his Homeschool label, the album is a joint venture between Homeschool and Atlantic Records.
"I have known John for a while now...we worked on my first album 18th day before he was signed. He featured on "Hey Girl," played piano on "Free," and appeared in the video. As I went to do my second album I asked him to help exec-produce it. As I progressed with it, I left my label and he said he'd sign me and here we are today. We always make great songs together. While I like and listen to a lot of musicians - there aren't many I respect on a level to help me write songs or upgrade/push me as an artist...but John is one of them."
The album features collaborations with the likes of Kanye West, Will.I.Am, Wyclef Jean, Mark Ronson, Ceelo, Swizz Beatz who are just some of the `hitmakers' that Estelle has been in the studio with...and of course, John Legend.
Album Description
Japanese pressing. Includes two bonus tracks, 'I Wanna Live' & 'Life To Me'. 14 total tracks. Warner. 2008.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 Soul Amazing!!!! May 5, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I work for a company that regularly recieves CDs from new and upcomming artist. Most aren't worth the shrink wrap and postage they came in, but by the third track of "Shine" I was ripping the CD to put it on my MP3 player. Estelle's voice and sound are reminiscent of Lauren Hill's "Miseducation" but it's certainly no copy cat. The LP is well produced and creates an incredible mix of generes (a little hip-hop, soul, jazz, and reggae). I got my copy for free, and I just bought one for a friend. Estelle is definitely soul sincere!
What?! May 13, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I stumbled upon this sister right here one day two weeks ago and knew then no matter what the album had to be purchased. When a decision like that is made, it can be a major set up for disappointment. But, not in this case. I made my purchase the day after the album came out; made a copy for my Mom before I left NC to hit the road; hit the road and popped the CD in.
By the fourth song, I was letting my sister, cousin and two friends know this was a wise purchase they needed to make before the week was over--- scratch that--- before the day was over. My sister and cousin said it was on the list. By the time I got to GA, I had listened to the cd twice. By the time I got to Atlanta, I was putting the CD back in. By the next day my sister had it and had listened to it twice.
The album on a whole is very entertaining and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to listen to the different aspects of R&B, Hip Hop flavor and bit of ragga. Remember Lauren Hill's MisEducation album? Remember how hyped your were when to put it in (minus the classroom interludes)? Without fail, this is one of the better music purchases of today when the R&B, Hip Hop genres are trying to bounce back from the crappy music of the past decade. From start to finish, I was with Estelle, never realizing how fast 40min is and hitting repeat on the stereo. I want to say the cut with CeeLo is the best but if I listen to the album right now, I might change my mind again. I really like it all.
Enjoy your purchase.
Estelle's album is hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! April 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I brought her album after hearing it through an unamed source before it's release date and I instantly fell for her. I soon pre-ordered this album and brought the first album released only in UK, on ebay. Which you can purchase through Itunes for $5.99, I wanted the store version so I got it.
My favorites from Shine are: Wait A Minute, No Substitute Love,More Than Friends, Magnificent, So Much Out The Way, You Are and Pretty Please. The other songs not listed are great just not standout in my opinion. She's able to rap and sing which is very good, reminds me of Lauryn Hill just more stable.
Estelle* the next big thing* May 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I listen to this album practically everyday, I like all the songs on the albums for various reasons. The cd is a plethora of reggae/dancehall hits to soulful R&B love ballads. Usually, especially nowadays, more attention is put into the production of the track rather than the lyrics but careful attention has been paid to both on this album. One can tell that Estelle is singing from the heart about tricky relationship situations, obtaining self-confidence, and how to fight through life's struggles. Each song is infused with a message, even if it's a playful one (i.e. on "American Boy" "..don't like his baggy jeans but I might like what's underneath them") I really dig this album and wish her all the success. I want to go back and buy her first album and see what that "be like"
ESTELLE is tha Bomb!!! May 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I caught the video on VH1 Soul for "Just a Touch" some time back. I was so ready for this cd. ESTELLE and her collaboraters did not disappoint. JAT is such a hot dance track. It's a club shaker! Put the zoom-zoom on me,ESTELLE!It's a crime that this cd hasn't blown up yet.Spread the word,people! ESTELLE is totally hot!Estelle is beautiful in her "American Boy" video with bad boy Kanye West.Hot tracks in abundance.After years in this business, ESTELLE is long overdue for her props! Love the Brits!BUY "SHINE" NOW!!!
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