ESTELLE SHINES BRIGHTLY AROUND THE WORLD
blog.myspace.com - 14th Jul 2008
Estelle :
Estelle continues to dominate the international airwaves with her hit single, "American Boy (Feat.
Kanye West)." The chart-topping track is featured on the British hip-hop/soul sensation's critically acclaimed US debut album, "SHINE," which was released earlier this year. "American Boy (Feat.
Kanye West)" has ignited a true international commotion, reaching 1 on a variety of charts in a wide range of countries. Earlier this year, the track made history as the third-ever 1 UK single based on digital sales alone, following in the international smash footsteps of
Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" and
Rihanna's "Umbrella."
Currently booked on a jam-packed itinerary of UK clubs and European festivals,
Estelle will also find the time to cross the Atlantic for a US radio promotional tour, slated for July and August. A full-scale concert tour of North America is tentatively scheduled for later this year – details will be announced shortly. On Thursday, July 24th,
Estelle will perform at the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game Halftime Show, broadcast live on ESPN2, TeleFutura and CBC (check local listings).
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