Shine (Estelle album)
| Shine | ||||
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| Released | 31 March 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2008 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 47:29 | |||
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| Producer | will.i.am, Wyclef Jean, Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, Keezo Kane, Chris Webber, Mark Ronson, Supa Dups, Johnny Douglas, Steve McKie, Tom Craskey, Jack Splash, Swizz Beatz | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Billboard | (positive) |
| The Guardian | |
| Pitchfork | 6.8/10 |
| PopMatters | 7/10 |
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Shine is the second studio album by British singer Estelle. It was released on 31 March 2008 supported by the lead single "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)", released in November 2007.
The second single, "American Boy" featuring Kanye West, reached number 1 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.
Along with Kanye West on "American Boy", the album features will.i.am, Kardinal Offishall, Mark Ronson, John Legend and Cee-Lo. A bonus track by Hi-Tek includes "Life to Me" featuring Estelle as a guest artist.
A version of the album with additional bonus tracks and videos was made available through iTunes. The two bonus tracks are "Life to Me" (also on the UK CD single for "American Boy") and "I Wanna Live", plus the videos for "American Boy" and "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)". Shine was nominated for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize in 2008.