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3.0 ( 20 total votes )
Since Estelle signed a joint deal with John Legend‘s Homeschool Records and Kardinal Offishall’s Black Jays International (via Atlantic), she has put in countless hours of work until she’s sure her worldwide major debut will Shine. Following the struggles of Wait A Minute, the West London native found her biggest success to date thanks to a certain American Boy named Kanye West (currently #1 on the UK charts). Giving the world one last sampler before the album drops; Estelle showcases her singing and rapping skills, demonstrating how her determination has helped her rise to the top. Albeit in an untraditional sound, A-list producer Swizz Beatz adds some luster to the debut’s title track; Shine is currently available in the UK and will be stateside on April 29.
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I'm not exactly blown away by her rapping, but her is pretty top notch. But if anything, the beat is amazingly hot! Credit is definitely due to swizz beatz for putting together a good sounding track.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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The beat is mad eclectic. Her flow and delivery with the accent is bomb! I'm digging it. I hope "the biggest midget in the game" hits this track for the remix!
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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Estelle is getting compared to Lauryn Hill and that is simply not fair. A) Hill is the best at what Estelle is trying to currently do. B) Her sound is a fresh breathe of air in an industry who needs some females to step their game up. Swizzy's production is solid, I wonder if he will go this route more? I need to ask him.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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I would say more like Fergie than Lauren Hill. I don't know if she is remotely close to L-boogie's vocals. Not to take anything away from Estelle, she has a distinct voice, and that will take her very far.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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its not bad yeah, i like the chorus with Swizzy's production, wish she would sing more though.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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The beat is cool but I'm not crazy for female rap...in my opinion it's something that men can do at best! It's in rotation
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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nah
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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british n germans need to leave the rappin to americans n try sum else cuz diz nah, it aint workin. its a mess.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 108 |
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NO USUALY PEOPLE FROM THE UK MAKE GREAT RNB NOT RAPPING PLEASE
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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This track is so good. this girl is so talented, she might not be lauryn hill but shes better than 90% of the guys featured. Hot production and a hot hook. shes the best female rapper in the game. if you dont beleive me listen to her song 1980 and talk to me after that.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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I liked all her singles, ..... but this one is one thats gonna hav to take a sink in a little, its aight
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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Real_Bozz_Lady I don't agree at all...I know a German rapper who's as great as American ones! He's German/Ethiopian, he's called Raptile ad he absolutely bangs! Look for "Make Ya'll Bounce" (feat Xzibit), "Da Unbeatables", "Fallin From Heaven", "My Eberything", "Neva Eva", "Missin Your Kisses", "Fight Back" and then tell me ;)
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 212 |
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Beginning sounds like RES...her rapping is ok...beat is good.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
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Estelle is very talented! I like her singing and raping, she doesn’t try to be “da baddest”, she’s just genuine! The production is a bit overpowering on the chorus, but overall it’s very enjoyable! I have high expectations for Estelle’s album! 3*
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2008 |
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the beat sound GOOD!...but the song's not all that
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2008 |
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in the chorus her voice isnt a present. they need to fix that.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2008 |
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IT haz a good beat but for the most part it's ok
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2008 |
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not sa gud 1
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2008 |
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The beat sounds like a @*#$! off they never fixed haha. But I love her lazy voice on the chorus. Sooo smooth...
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| Posted on Apr 05, 2008 |
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she bringing sum much needed flava for tha ladies....Swizz Beats gave her sum fire
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2008 |
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