RIAA Announced “American Boy” is now certified 5x Platinum
Today, Estelle, the international GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and host of her eponymous show on Apple Music, unveiled the “American Boy (NASHUP Remix),” now available on all music streaming platforms. Distributed by Round Hill Records, the NASHUP Remix commemorates 16 years of the original song’s chart-topping success.
LISTEN TO “AMERICAN BOY (NASHUP REMIX)” – HERE
Written by Estelle, Caleb Speir, Ethan Hendrickson, John Legend, Josh Lopez, Kanye West, Keith Harris and will.i.am, and produced by the latter, “American Boy,” now certified 5x Platinum, was the lead single from Estelle’s second studio album Shine (2008). The accompanying visual, directed by Syndrome, features guest appearances by John Legend, Kardinal Offishall, Taz Arnold of Sa-Ra, Danger Mouse, Hi-Tek, Ryan Leslie, and Terrence J and more. Distributed by Atlantic Records on March 31,2008, the song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and secured Estelle two GRAMMY nominations and a GRAMMY win at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
For the first time since 2008, Round Hill Records proudly presents a vinyl release of Estelle’s classic sophomore album Shine in a gatefold package. This edition will be the first to feature the new NASHUP Remix. Shine will be available on orange and black color-in-color vinyl at Amazon and indie retailers, with an exclusive opaque red version offered at Urban Outfitters. To pre-order, please visit HERE.
Over the years, “American Boy” has continued to thrive, with various covers dedicated to Fortnite and Leeds United Football Club associating the song with their star American player. The track has also inspired social media challenges and television syncs, cementing its place as a cultural staple.
Estelle has reunited with Keith Harris for her sixth studio album, which is anticipated to be released later this year. Additional details are forthcoming.
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