Estelle
Late in 2007, British soul singer Estelle’s plea — well, demand really — to be taken cross-country by some Yankee dude could be heard across the U.S, and the people loved it. That first single, “American Boy”, featuring Kanye West, became a multi-platinum hit stateside for the half Senegalese-half Grenadian singer who signed to long-time collaborator John Legend’s Homeschool Records last year.
Estelle, 28, has her own brand of soul, mixing electronic, hip hop and reggae-dub stylings on her upcoming album Shine, which will be released in the U.S. tomorrow, April 29.
Until then, Estelle will be bringing her Brit groove across the pond to New York’s Highline Ballroom tonight as part of her Shine tour. The girl’s got presence and a strong voice that is sure to please as much as her hit single.
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Estelle
Highline Ballroom
431 W 16th St
Between 9th and 10th Ave
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