Estelle - Free / 18th Day

In July this year Estelle broke into the charts and into the hearts of the nation with her debut single "1980". The young rapper from West London surpassed all expectations and achieved the unthinkable in UK hip hop - a commercial hit.

Second single "Free" is set to make her a household name and cement her reputation as the UK's leading female hip hop soul artist. In tune with Estelle's exuberant positivity, the song's motivational lyrics are a real call to the nation's youth to do something with their lives. As Estelle sees it, they have been given the freedom to make their own choices in life, and for that they should be grateful. "Get out the house, do something with yourself/Put down the weed, prove something to yourself", she commands. And when Estelle speaks you have to listen. She is complemented on the mic by So Solid's Megaman.

Talib Kweli and soon-to-be-massive Kanye West protege John Legend feature on B-side "Freedom". "Talib Kweli is a definite inspiration to me, and John Legend is just so talented, it's crazy", enthuses Estelle.

In the Malcolm X-inspired video, Estelle is joined by a role call of friends and fellow artists in the urban scene, including Ty, Blak Twang, Jamie Scott, Raghav, Beverley Knight, Shystie, Ms Dynamite, Lemar, Natasha Bedingfield, JD from So Solid and Terri Walker.

Estelle's album The 18th Day follows at the end of the month

Track Listing
1. 1980
2. Don't Talk
3. On And On
4. Free
5. Go Gone
6. Dance With Me
7. All Over Again featuring Royston
8. Hey Girl feat Baby Blue and John Legend
9. Dance Bitch
10. Change Is Coming
11. I Wanna Love You
12. Crazy
13. Gonna Win
14. Freedom
15. Maybe