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October 04, 2008,
Sleeper hip-pop song "American Boy" is finally percolating at multiple radio formats. After hitting on 18 various global charts—including No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart—the trans-Atlantic partnership of Brit vocalist/rapper/producer Estelle and Kanye West is destined to earn its due. Her elegant delivery and confident vocals offer a refreshing alternative to much of what is permeating radio, reminiscent of the pretty R&B voices of the '70s that sweetened up love songs and classic rhythmic disco. Will.i.am lends his skills to songwriting with West and Estelle, along with production duties, including a not-so-subtle sample of his own 2007 "Impatient." But this is hardly a recycled masterpiece. It's the launch of a bold new career.—Michael Menachem
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nonenoneESTELLE FEATuring KANYE WESTAmerican BoyR&B/HIP-HOPWill.i.amAtlantic50Features
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