Estelle ft. Chris Brown & Trey Songz - International

Estelle - International

Artist: Estelle

Producer: David Banner

Album: All of Me

Label: Home School/Atlantic

While men have largely struggled to make the transition from U.K. sensations to successful American imports, the same hasn’t held true for British females. In fact, from Adele to Estelle, women raised on the other side of the Atlantic seem to be all the rage. Maybe it’s simply because there’s just something alluring about an International woman. The aforementioned Estelle recruits none other than David Banner for her new single, and Banner responds by giving the crooner a “tougher than you’re usual Estelle” beat. That kind of banging is familiar territory to guest stars Trey Songz and Chris Brown, who continue to flip between their rap and R&B leanings with ease. Delivering an even more impressive performance is the headliner, who proves she can go as hard as the big boys with sexy and strong vocals that demand to be taken seriously. With an offering like International there’s no telling what Estelle’s All of Me album will sound like when it finally drops - we’ll just have to wait until February 28 to find out. In the meantime, bust out those passports and press play…

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on February 20, 2012

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Listen to More: Estelle , Chris Brown , Trey Songz , R&B/Pop, Hitmaker, Club Written by Nathan S.

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Max Pete DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 1633	Rating: Max Pete's Top Rated Songs I was really excited to hear a new Estelle track, but I really wasn't too impressed with this one. I can definitely seeing this on mainstream radio though. Is Trey rapping on this? When will R&B stars stick to their lane????
	Posted on Feb 14, 2012

DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11633	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs I thought about what this one would sound like before I pressed play. Turns out its exactly what I thought it would be, no more no less. Kudos to Estelle for trying her hand at a beasting Banner production. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Feb 14, 2012

Bruce Wheyn DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 2	Rating: Bruce Wheyn's Top Rated Songs I actually like how Estelle played with the beat with her accent. Trey Songz however need to keep his day job.
	Posted on Feb 14, 2012

PrIc3Le$$ Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1305	Rating: PrIc3Le$$'s Top Rated Songs Not bad. Not great. Good.
	Posted on Feb 14, 2012

djblaze DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 7960	Rating: djblaze's Top Rated Songs I wasn't expecting this collaboration, but this was pretty tight. I like the bassline in the beat by David Banner and Estelle sounds fresh on here. Breezy and Songz are really good features. Banger Music! Follow @djblaze_djbooth
	Posted on Feb 14, 2012

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	Posted on Feb 14, 2012

Strongy DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 87	Rating: Strongy's Top Rated Songs not bad
	Posted on Feb 14, 2012

J A Z DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 238	Rating: J A Z's Top Rated Songs Not really feelin' it. Estelle, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, & David Banner are all on another level for me and they didn't quite deliver on this one.
	Posted on Feb 15, 2012

PattyPatty85 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 3210	Rating: PattyPatty85's Top Rated Songs not bad but the song sounds a lil messy
	Posted on Feb 16, 2012

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Total Ratings: 428

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I expected a lot from this track but considering the dipping and switching of genres by these artists lately I have to say it is either hit or miss.

Now, from here Estelle holds fire in her voice and aggression in this but the beat doesn't do her justice.

Breezy's beat and flow is mediocre. Songz's contribution is mild but is not groundbreaking. I could easily give this a pass but to me is just as listenable. 2 spins.

Posted on Feb 19, 2012