British songstress Estelle is gearing up for the release of her new album ‘All of Me,” in September and she says the new project is for her “fans and family.” Lead by the first single “Break My Heart,” featuring Maybach Music CEO Rick Ross, the Grammy winner is spending a lot of time on the new effort to make sure it’s “right.”
“It will come out around September. I took about two years off to just live a little bit. I’m definitely not one of those artists to just put music out there without feeling it,” Estelle tells Urbanbrigez.com. “I write 90% of my records, so I have to live a little bit and really get into. I had to take time with this album, make sure it was right and pick the right producers and collaborators. I would describe this album as the stages of my life. This album is for my fans and family.”
‘All of Me’ will feature collaborations from several artists and producers including, Jerry Wonda (Wyclef, Fugees), No I.D., Common, Ne-Yo and Janelle Monae. A music video for the Rick Ross assisted “Break My Heart” was recently shot and will premiere very soon. Estelle also touched on how the record came about, stating it had a great vibe.
“It just felt good. I had the beat sitting there for a while. I wrote and recorded it and the reaction from everyone was like “where the hell did this come from?” Then we sent it to Rick Ross and he was like I’ve been a fan of yours since the first album and he said he always wanted to work with me. We sent him the track; he layed down his vocals and it was perfect,” she says.
On another note, Estelle also paid homage to her UK counterparts who have been successful in their penetration of the U.S. market. Being one of the first black artists to win a Grammy in the states, she opens up about the “British invasion.”
“Let me tell you, every three years they are talking about the “British invasion.” It’s been ongoing. It’s been an invasion for the last 10 years. We are here! We crossed over,” she says. “I’m like one of the first black British artists to come over here and win a Grammy. We are here! I don’t personally know Jessie J or Adele. I’ve met and hung out with Tinie. I’ve seen his whole run down, so I respect the hell out of him. He’s a hustler, he gets it and he’s working three steps ahead. He’s learned from the elders and he does it right. That’s one of the things that I’m so happy about. A lot of people get over here and lose their minds and do some stupid shit. So I’m proud of him. Jessie J; same thing⦠I don’t know much about her, she has her own swagger and she does her own thing. Adele; I’m a big fan of really good singers and voices. She has a brilliant voice. We had a little thing that the media blew into a beef between the two of us, but we met at the Grammy’s and it was all love. You can’t pay attention to the media trying to start stuff.”
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Estelle is set to make a huge comeback this September with her long-awaited album release. The artist, who first burst onto the scene in 2004 and won a Grammy Award for her single “American Boy,” has been hard at work on the project throughout 2018. Estelle recently sat down with us to talk about her new music, the British Invasion, and what fans can expect from her upcoming album.
Throughout the years, Estelle’s ability to infuse R&B, hip hop, reggae and soul into her sound has earned her both critical acclaim and legions of devoted fans around the world. With influences ranging from Aretha Franklin to Bob Marley, she draws inspiration from multiple genres while introducing audiences to something fresh and unique.
In anticipation of her soon-to-be-released album, Estelle opens up about how the British Invasion shaped her musical journey as well as what we can look forward to hearing when it drops this fall. It’s clear that after 14 years since breaking out into stardom, Estelle still holds true to all of those early inspirations – only now they have found their place within an entirely new body of work.
Estelle’s Preparation For Album Release
Estelle has been hard at work in preparation for the release of her upcoming album. She’s already released some singles from the project, and is now gearing up to drop the full body of work this September. Estelle discussed what she was doing to get ready for the big day, saying “I’ve been rehearsing a lot with my team and running through all sorts of choreography. I can’t wait to finally show off what we’ve created!” With just over a month until the release date, Estelle is making sure that everything related to the album is perfect.
In addition to getting ready for her own project, Estelle also shared her thoughts on British Invasion music. She noted that while it influenced her early career, she wasn’t necessarily trying to emulate any particular artist or genre. Instead, she said “I wanted to make sure I had something unique that people could really identify me with.” This statement shows how dedicated Estelle is to creating an original sound rather than relying on old tropes and cliches.
The final touches are being put onto the album as well as its associated visuals, meaning fans won’t have long before they’re able to experience it in its entirety. The anticipation continues to build around Estelle’s new project – one which may very well mark a breakthrough moment for both herself and for British Invasion-style music.
Estelle’s Reflections On British Music Scene
As she prepares for her forthcoming release, Estelle is taking the time to reflect on the music scene in Britain. She’s been a part of it since she was young and has watched as its sound has evolved over the years. Reflecting on this evolution, Estelle commented: “The British Invasion movement gave me my start, but I’ve noticed that modern-day British music combines styles from around the world.” This statement speaks to how diverse both current sounds and influences are within contemporary British music.
Estelle also spoke about what makes the UK’s musical landscape so unique: “I think what sets us apart is our ability to mix genres together and create something new.” With artists blending elements of hip hop, R&B, reggae and more into their tracks, there’s no denying that there’s an impressive level of creativity being exhibited by many contemporary musicians coming out of Britain. It’s likely we can expect even more boundary-pushing work as these artists continue forward with their careers.
Clearly inspired by her homeland, Estelle expressed her admiration for other British acts rising up through the ranks today. She stated “It’s amazing to see so much talent come up out of Britain – they have such a strong sense of identity which really shines through in their music.” As Estelle readies herself for another big moment in her career, it will be interesting to see if any shared aspects between her own sound and that of emerging British stars become evident down the line.
Conclusion
I’m really excited for Estelle’s album release. She has been putting in a lot of work getting ready and it’s inspiring to see how passionate she is about her music. She also shared some interesting insights into the British music scene, which was very informative and gave me an appreciation for the talent that comes out of there.
We can expect great things from Estelle this September when her new album releases. I’m sure it will be full of jams that we won’t be able to get enough of! Estelle is truly an inspiration; her hard work ethic, love for music, and knowledge of the industry make her stand out as an artist. It’ll definitely be worth keeping up with what she does next!
No matter where you’re from or who you are, Estelle proves that success is possible if you put your mind to it. I’m looking forward to hearing what else she has in store for us!
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