Estelle - 1980

Tales of boiling water on the stove to wash, getting her first pair of Nike's while living off porridge, and huddling under the covers when there was no heat in the house, are told without a hint of sentimentality. "They say that everything you go through in life is what you become. If that's the case I'm becoming number one", declares the ambitious b-girl. And why not?

Coming from an extended family of nine kids and various relations all under the same roof, she had to learn how to make herself heard. And this summer you won't be able to ignore her.

B-side "Don't Talk", featuring Baby Blue, is a tough, straight-talking track from a woman who knows what she wants.

"I like it better when your lips are closed
Stay focused, be sure you're not missing the show
Don't tell me what's on your mind
I ain't interested unless it is along the lines
Of feeling the smell of my Gucci Rush
The best thing you can do is hush."

Both CD and vinyl releases come with revocalled versions of "Don't Talk" featuring UK rappers Kardinal and Skeme.

TRACKLISTING
A 1980
B1 Dont Talk
B2 Dont Talk remix

1980 - Released 19th July, 2004
Second single "Free" and the as-yet-untitled album will both be released in September. page << 1 2 >>