Shine (Estelle album)
Estelle album
Shine is the second studio album by British rapper and singer Estelle. It was released by Homeschool Records and Atlantic Records on 31 March 2008. The album features Kanye West, will.i.am, Kardinal Offishall, Mark Ronson, John Legend and Cee-Lo.
The album earned generally positive reviews from music critics. It peaked at number six on the UK Albums Chart, eventually reaching Gold status in the United Kingdom, and entered the top ten of the US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. Shine was preceded by lead single "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)," while second single "American Boy" featuring West became Estelle's breakthtrough hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and the top 10 in several other countries. It also garnered two Grammy Award nominations for Best Rap Sung Collaboration and Song of the Year.
Background
The album features Kanye West, will.i.am, Kardinal Offishall, Mark Ronson, John Legend and Cee-Lo. The song "Life to Me" by Hi-Tek featuring Estelle as a guest artist was included on some editions as a bonus track. "Magnificent" was featured in the 2008 film 21, and the single "Pretty Please (Love Me)" was featured in the top-grossing romantic comedy Sex and the City: The Movie, and it is included on the second soundtrack of the film.
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