‘Rocky’ is perhaps the best way to describe the last few years for soulful starlet Estelle. The Brit-bred, US-based singer has, despite dropping many a solid single, struggled to replicate the success of 2008’s ‘American Boy’.
However, in what is looking live a reversal of fortunes, her recent effort ‘Break My Heart (ft. Rick Ross)’ generated quite the buzz, momentum Ms. Swaray will hope continues with its follow-up ‘Thank You’.
Will it do the trick? Listen after the jump…
Solid.
The haunting slow-burner is sublimely produced, evoking emotion in abundance courtesy of Estelle’s vocal delivery – a performance which easily serves as one of her best yet.
Clearly geared towards the Adult Contemporary audience, the chances of this setting Top 40 alight are slim. However, given the US’ accommodating ‘lanes’, there’s every chance this become a staple on R&B radio and charts. Very Sade-esque in the best of ways. We like.
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Mary J. Blige is that you???
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Love it……people just fail to realize good music these days.
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Mary J. Blige is that you??? PERFECT LMAO
It kind of resembles a “Mary J. Blige” and/or “Ameriie” …. it’s not bad either.
Yassssss, now that’s what I’m talking about estelle! The other song with rick ross ,no ma’am! I love this though! But she kinda sounds like mjb for real! But I still love this song!
She looks like a M***** !
Amazing !!!!!!!!!
SOLID TIMES 10,SAM!!!! So freaking good, and I love the set-up with the lyrics,too! I don’t think this is the official video, but it’s good with me! Keep going,Estelle,I’m rooting for ya
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WOW! Her vocals have autotuned to death, it doesnt even sound like her….major improvement..
i dont know wat i love me the video or the song both is so fresh~
Akon = Lyrical Genius and Best!
I absolutely love it. Probably won’t do well on the charts because people aren’t appreciating good music as much anymore.
NIICEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! loooooovvveeeeeee ITTTTTTTTTT
This is the REAL DEAL but a sleeper and better win best R&B song for which it is nominated for this year’s Grammy’s. Best R&B song I’ve heard in a very long time. Akon is a genius. Memories of Billy Holiday, Eta James, Sade, this song will last for a long time. Thankyou!!!! Estelle,Akon. Rips your guts out with her sound.