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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0075678995422 Label: Atlantic Manufacturer: Atlantic MPN: 412860 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Atlantic Release Date: April 29, 2008 Studio: Atlantic Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk: Award-winning British artist Estelle never got her just desserts for her 2004 debut album The 18th Day. Though the record was a critical success, it failed to make the mainstream splash many had hoped for. Her sophomore project, Shine, seems hell bent on avoiding the same fate. Backed up by a coterie of high profile US starlets--Wyclef Jean, will.i.am, Mark Ronson and Kanye West--Shine has surefire commercial success written all over it; though that's not to say Estelle has sold out. Despite the high-impact American-style production, Shine remains reassuringly British. Estelle's West London twang is as sharp as ever, and even Kanye drops rhymes about "WAGS" and "London Boys" (see single "American Boy"). It's every bit as diverse as its predecessor too, featuring dancehall party jams ("Magnificent", produced by Mark Ronson and featuring Kardinal Offishall), the will.i.am produced "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)" (which uses a twisted up sample from Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell on You") to lovers' rock ("Come Over") and, of course, some love ballads too, such as "Substitute Lover", overseen by Wyclef. A solid all-round follow up, Shine should give Estelle the commercial success she deserves. --Danny McKenna Amazon.com: The UK's finest, multiple award-winning artist Estelle is back with a brand new album on a brand new label. Signed by US `Soul Sensation' John Legend to his Homeschool label, the album is a joint venture between Homeschool and Atlantic Records. "I have known John for a while now...we worked on my first album 18th day before he was signed. He featured on "Hey Girl," played piano on "Free," and appeared in the video. As I went to do my second album I asked him to help exec-produce it. As I progressed with it, I left my label and he said he'd sign me and here we are today. We always make great songs together. While I like and listen to a lot of musicians - there aren't many I respect on a level to help me write songs or upgrade/push me as an artist...but John is one of them." The album features collaborations with the likes of Kanye West, Will.I.Am, Wyclef Jean, Mark Ronson, Ceelo, Swizz Beatz who are just some of the `hitmakers' that Estelle has been in the studio with...and of course, John Legend. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Estelle's Second Album Shines.Shine has the sweet, unfamiliar kick of blackcurrant Ribena (Estelle's favorite drink) mixed with Pernod. I first discovered London R&B singer/rapper, Estelle (Fanta Estelle Swaray ), through her mixtapes of "Da Heat," and her 2004 release of The 18th Day. Driven by the hip-hop heavy, West London neo-soul grooves of "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)" and the number one with a bullet UK single, "American Boy," her second album features guest appearances by some really cool blokes like Wyclef Jean, will.i.am, ... Read More Rating: - Amazing!Wonderful mix of Neo-soul, Reggae, Hip Hop and Jazz! The type of cd I've been looking for a while, she reminds me of Lauryn Hill. Rating:  - Very Nice Come Out!Estelle gets her English groove on with this CD. It's nice and playful for the most part. I get a little lost though with some of the tracks that are mostly rap. That's not my thing. She sounds like a hip Corrin Bailey RAy. My favorite tracks are: Back in Love again You are w/ John Legend Shine American Boy w/ Kanye Magnificent No substitute Rating:  - ShineWell I must say that I am surprised by all of the somewhat raving reviews. It is not a bad CD; however, there were no particularly remarkable tracks. I do like American Boy, I think her vocal style coupled with Kanye's rap style was a good match. The Wyclef collaboration was nice and of course anything with John Legend is a complement from my point of view. On a couple of other tracks I could hear Floetry's vocal sound & style. I also didn't think the lyrics were unique but I must comment about the ... Read More Rating: - Integrated SoundsShineI am a minor historian of roots music, and find Estelle's "Shine" album a delightful find. I was immediately enthralled by "Wait a Minute," the first cut on this album. There are subtle musical influences that perhaps even the artists, particularly Estelle and collaborator, John Legend, may not be aware of. Recordings of 1920's jazz and other popular music of that time freely used banjo and bass as primary rhythm keepers. Duke Ellington's "Black and Tan Fantasy," and "Creole Rhapsody" come to mind. ... Read More |
