After recently caning Estelle's dreadful follow up single (No Subsitute Love) in another review, I thought it was only fair to also give the girl a break and credit where its due. I have to confess that I'm not a lover of R&B, but some of the songs (like this one) do stand out from the crowd in whats currently a very R&B dominated pop music world. Its a bit different from most the other stuff you hear and indeed very catchy. Certainly one of the best pop songs this year without a doubt, although unfortunately thats no massive achievement seeing as the quality of pop music seems to have gone very downhill since the introduction of music downloads and the decline of 'Top of the Pops'. No one seems bothered about the singles charts anymore ... Read More:
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After recently caning Estelle's dreadful follow up single (No Subsitute Love) in another review, I thought it was only fair to also give the girl a break and credit where its due. I have to confess that I'm not a lover of R&B, but some of the songs (like this one) do stand out from the crowd in whats currently a very R&B dominated pop music world. Its a bit different from most the other stuff you hear and indeed very catchy. Certainly one of the best pop songs this year without a doubt, although unfortunately thats no massive achievement seeing as the quality of pop music seems to have gone very downhill since the introduction of music downloads and the decline of 'Top of the Pops'. No one seems bothered about the singles charts anymore ... Read More:
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Ever since i heard Estelle, i have been impressed with what she's put out and this song is no different. Sounds really good (even better live) and if her new album is anything like this, then she deserves a lot more props than what she is currently getting. The sistas' got skills, lyrically she is on point and she is quite witty and, her delivery is also robust and interesting. This is a great single and I only wish the rest of the world would know about it for her sake.
With the success of American Boy it was interesting to replay 1980 to remember where this gal had come from. Assuming 1980 was autobiographical her family clearly knew hardship and from a young age she had her ambition to drive her, the rap was inciteful and haunting and well worth buying. With her success in 2008 her life experience and gritty determination has served her well. The girl's done good
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With the success of American Boy it was interesting to replay 1980 to remember where this gal had come from. Assuming 1980 was autobiographical her family clearly knew hardship and from a young age she had her ambition to drive her, the rap was inciteful and haunting and well worth buying. With her success in 2008 her life experience and gritty determination has served her well. The girl's done good
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this is a tuuuuuuune! from the moment the handclaps begin, you just feel great. it's SUCH a wicked tune! can't get enough of it!! freedom and change is coming are great additional tracks.
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this is a tuuuuuuune! from the moment the handclaps begin, you just feel great. it's SUCH a wicked tune! can't get enough of it!! freedom and change is coming are great additional tracks.
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When a song hits you as instantly likable then you know you're onto something special. Estelle's brilliant new single is one such song, a slick modern pop/r&b track featuring an ace contribution from Kanye West too.
Estelle's voice serves as the centrepiece of the song, coming across effortless in its soothing tones and casual flirtiness. The lyrics are brilliant too, the beat perfect for putting a spring in your step. Radio stations leapt on this track and it's not hard to see why, it's one of those songs that defines a year, hanging around in the charts for ages. A perfect introduction to her new album 'Shine', this version of the single is a one-track CD and comes in a card sleeve.
When a song hits you as instantly likable then you know you're onto something special. Estelle's brilliant new single is one such song, a slick modern pop/r&b track featuring an ace contribution from Kanye West too.
Estelle's voice serves as the centrepiece of the song, coming across effortless in its soothing tones and casual flirtiness. The lyrics are brilliant too, the beat perfect for putting a spring in your step. Radio stations leapt on this track and it's not hard to see why, it's one of those songs that defines a year, hanging around in the charts for ages. A perfect introduction to her new album 'Shine', this version of the single is a one-track CD and comes in a card sleeve.
When a song hits you as instantly likable then you know you're onto something special. Estelle's brilliant new single is one such song, a slick modern pop/r&b track featuring an ace contribution from Kanye West too.
Estelle's voice serves as the centrepiece of the song, coming across effortless in its soothing tones and casual flirtiness. The lyrics are brilliant too, the beat perfect for putting a spring in your step. Radio stations leapt on this track and it's not hard to see why, it's one of those songs that defines a year, hanging around in the charts for ages. A perfect introduction to her new album 'Shine', this version of the single is a one-track CD and comes in a card sleeve.