Estelle

Estelle Fanta Swaray, known professionally as Estelle, is a British singer, songwriter, and actress born on January 18, 1980, in London, England. She rose to fame with her unique blend of R&B, soul, reggae, and hip-hop influences. Estelle's breakthrough came with the release of her second studio album, "Shine," in 2008, featuring the hit single "American Boy" with Kanye West, which garnered international acclaim and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Her debut album, "The 18th Day," released in 2004, established her presence in the British music scene, but it was "Shine" that propelled her to global prominence. Throughout her career, Estelle has worked with numerous artists, including John Legend, will.i.am, and David Guetta. In addition to her music career, Estelle has ventured into acting, most notably providing the voice for the character Garnet in the animated television series "Steven Universe." With subsequent albums such as "All of Me" (2012) and "True Romance" (2015), Estelle has continued to evolve her sound and maintain her place in the music industry as a versatile and innovative artist.