VIDEO: ESTELLE ft. KANYE WEST - “AMERICAN BOY”
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Here is the video for Estelle’s new jam “American Boy” featuring Kanye West. I’m sure most of you remember when we were the first to post up the behind the scenes shots from the video shoot earlier this year. “American Boy” is the second single off of Estelle’s upcoming album Shine, set for a May 6th release on John Legend’s ‘Homeschool Records’..
For more info on Estelle, make sure to check out her official website.








58 Comments
1.
JuJu
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
This video is mad nice! She’s different but thats why she’s signed under Kanye, right?
2.
datone
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I’ve been feelin this song for a min, glad to see a video for it. The Euro style is about to take over
3.
datone
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Hey wasn’t that Beyonce’s nephew/Solange’s son towards the end of the video???
4.
Alex Delarge
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I like it, a bit on the cheap side..but she is a new artist so it is expected..umm IM going to give it a 8/10…but the mark is high really because the track is nice..
5.
Livewire!!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Im really starting to feel this chick.. I hope she gets the airplay she deserves.
and was that Terrence J I saw??
@Datone
no that is not Daniel.
6.
Ms. Ke
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
i really like estelle. lookin forward to the cd. shes signed under john legend. she reminds me of floety, but one person.
7.
Anonymous
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I hate that song.
8.
STUPID PEOPLE
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I think he’s older than that #3 but who knows, I wouldn’t be surprised in they stuck him in a video…as long as you can walk you can work, no time for games….Grandpa Matthew got hoes to pay and Grandma Tina gotta keep her botox game up!
9.
NO SHADE_87
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
IM REALLY FEELING ESTELLE’S STYLE BUT GIRL REALLY NEEDS TO GET HER GRILL FIXED..LMAO AND YES @#5 LIVE WIRE!!!…..THAT WAS TERRENCE J WITH HIS FINE AZZ ROO TO DA QUES!!
10.
Grace
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
@ 1. SHE IS NOT SIGNED UNDER KANYE, SHE IS SIGNED ON JOHN LEGEND NEW LABEL CALLED HOMESCHOOL RECORDS
11.
SHAYIZZLE
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I LOVED IT! VERY EURO VIDEO BUT STILL REALLY HIP!! WHY WAS TERRANCE IN THE VIDEO?: HE LOOKED GOOD THOUGH.
12.
Somer
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Her CD keeps gettng pushed back. I have been waiting on it since February. Thank God for BETJ cause I would never hear her music. I live in Atlanta & the radio stations are awful! You have 2 choose from ignorant southern hip hop or old school. There is no inbetween that mixes old school with current R&B jams.
13.
nate
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
i was also feeling this song for a while now!!! i was super geeked to see the video. i didnt get into her first song that much, but clicked to this songs vibe. ***im digging this american boi***
14.
Sanaa
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
The video was chic, simple, and elegant. I loved it!
Funny how some people will call it cheap…something doesn’t have to be pumped full of money and bells and whistles to be quality.
15.
Old School
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Video was dope…I’m feeling the song…Shot out to BRANDON HINES…who’s in the video and is an up and coming artist himself!! (He’s like the 4 dude they show) keep grindin homie!
Ye’ came right on here too…that jacket is wack though….lol
16.
GOTTA LOVE ME
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Why was a diggin Kanye when he was all whispering in her ear. I dont think Kanye is sexy but when he did that he looked a seductive LOL!
17.
GOTTA LOVE ME
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I meant why was I digging kanye, and he looked all seductive LOL i messed up a lil
18.
prettygirl
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
are yall serious? this song sounded like hot garbage. She mad lucky kanye is on the track, or it wouldnt have any hope at all
19.
RIHANNASDOOKIE
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
B. HINES IN THE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
20.
miami 4 lyfe
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
i like it… its simple but effective…There are so many cameos in this video i seen terrence from 106 and park, ryan leslie, dangermouse from Gnarels Barkely…just to name a few
21.
LoveJONES
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
i absolutely love the song and the whole vibe
i like it
from her UK perspective she’s hot!
hope she getts her airplay
22.
full time bum
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
cute song. cute vid.
23.
Rain_Smith
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Estelle is a breath of fresh air for me…..Just like Lauryn was for us back in the mid 90’s…..I see big stuff coming from her. I think w/her London roots, her one-two punch of singing and rapping, and the fact that she’s not ‘plastic’ — that she’s been thru some stuff is going to not only make her likeable, but relateable and more importantly RELEVANT to music today.
-Smith
p.s. she’s cute too
24.
MURDA
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
i love the part when they say in unison
“cool down, down, dont act a fool now, now.” i’m feelin the song. the videos everything i expected it to be. it’s tight.
25.
alex
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
i saw , brandon hines , Lil’eddy , Ryan leslie
26.
nyc2cali
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
only faces i peeped was Brandon Hines and Terrence from 106
27.
Cherry
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
This is cool!!!…. Luv Kanye!!!… Estelle is fire!!!…. We need something different n that’s wat she’s bringin!!!… The music industry is slippin I’m not feelin wat is produced so far!!!… I hope 2008 will bring fresh new talents!!!… Can’t wait!!!
28.
STVO
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
i loved this beat since i heard it on will.i.am’s album, i’m happy someone did something with it. this shit is cool
29.
Ladyssolady
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
LOVE her and her music!! Yes, she had Hi-Tek up in there!! Maaaad at how she had Terrence J in there, HA! Everytime I see Sa-Ra, I get mad. I wanna hear some new music!
30.
realtalking
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
oh please, this is wack and the chick is too ugly why you think the video is in black and white.
31.
ms blu
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
lol @30 i bet u r a real stunner!!
though cosign with u on that it is wack and boring, the kinda music u listen to in a clothes shop changing room.
32.
Dani
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
oh man, some serious haters out there, but it’s ok. she’ll weather the storm.
i’m happy that a fellow Londoner escaped the unsupportive British Music Industry, who only let black female artists like Estelle bring out one decent album. I have her first album and it has loads of amazing tracks, but her label was lazy with her.
YAY for Estelle, she’s moving on up and not forgetting where she came from “Tell ‘em wha gwan, blood!”
Goooood Luck Estelle!
33.
MISS LONDON
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Brrraapppp Brrraapppp!!!
BIg Up to Estelle for her major breakthrough in the U.S and also for getting Kanye on ur track. Lots of U.Sians will be hating cause they will neva get to that level…Estelle is a breath of fresh air to hip hop music, Yea this song does remind me of Floetry a bit… the video is very CHIC.. Some pple just like to hate,sometimes, its not about how nice the singer/musician looks, its about quality of music, Kanye aint that hot either but he puts out great music.
Estelle do ya thang and don’t forget us back here in LONDON, U.K,
WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU…SO VERY PROUD….
34.
SmEllyCaT
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
i looove the song!
haterz are gonna hate thats what they do.
I just have to say that I’ve noticed that the British music industry is really biased, in the states they have soo many successful black musicians, in Britain we have pretty much none. I’m glad Estelle is trying to mke it over there cus at least in the USA she stands a chance.
She is a very talented lady and I hope she does really really well
35.
TheDeal
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Hey Kanye,
You ever get your grammy handed to you by a Beatle? Stop acting like such a punk, you ain’t the best thing in the world, deal with it.
You have zillions of dollars and are asking fans to donate to your mothers memorial fund? Can’t open the wallet?
36.
sxcighanamamii
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
loved the video because it was so simple.
Kanye’s verses were flyy. Terrance & John Legend
looked cuuuute! I love the song.
37.
rube
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
The video looks great!!!!! Someone found her on a millionaire&celebs dating club ‘RichLoving. com’. She has a personal account there with her pictures,
blog…In her friend circle, some other stars can be found there.
38.
bambino
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
cool song video was kinda boring tho
39.
Ladybugwazhere
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I Loovvvvvveeeeee this song!!!!!
40.
Noelle Teague
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
im compelled to watch but Kanye is soo negative everytime i hear him i wanna slit my wrist did yall see how he tryed to underly… or like play J in fade to black…”" somethin somethin whjen biggie died or some shit.. that shit aint cool
41.
kaykay6
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
fart! well i can’t see video on my work computer so i’ll have to wait till it’s on mtvjams and what not but i’m sure it’s the bomb and i LOVE the song-wish it was on her album cuz i don’t want to buy a $10 single and my itunes situation is funky, lol
42.
MISSY
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
hotness x
43.
mariah
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
cool song, estelle looks nice
If Kanye’s coat is real fur, then PETA is gonna bust his ass real soon lol
44.
kevykevykelvin
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Tazi Arnold is in the Video as well, he is a member of Sa-Ra , you guys need to check that guy, he has style and their music is completely out of this world ,Great video
45.
lilblackfan
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
oh that was nice
and she looked pretty
i’m going to the “glow in the dark” tour in atl 5/4
46.
Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
that was hot with the shadow its very artistic nice
47.
chris
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
-NIGGAS- …. dont know real music anyway…so if i were estell,kanye,j. Legend or anyother producer of quality music…i wouldnt even bother to cater to the audience of niggas who instead of supporting these artist swags…they just steal there shit (reffers to niggas wereing scarfs and shopping at H&M all the sudden)
real music=the future
niggas=the here and now
->put a end to niggativity
48.
London Girl
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
loving the tune from a fellow LONDONER . Go Girly
49.
POWERFUL
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I love Estelle !!! song is Dope and video is cool.
50.
Richaay
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
Nice to see another UK artist making her way in the USA.
51.
TEMPTATION
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I like her song it’s nice, and it’s good to see Kardinall a CANADIAN rapper in her video….That’s HOT!!! It’s about time other countries get they shine on
52.
BRITISHgyal
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
WHY DOESNT SHE RAP ANYMORE!! she was an mc b4 she was a singer.. what is this?? i prefer her old stuff look up da vids
ESTELLE -1980
ESTELLE - free ft john legend
53.
dREAMaddict
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
ITS COOL SHE IS ACTUALLY SIGNED TO JOHN LEGENDS LABEL ALONG WITH HIS BROTHER WHO RAPS AND SINGS WHO IS ALSO HOT
54.
BEAUTY SCHOOL DROP OUT
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
i luvss estellerettes music..she is da business
55.
Teyah
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
I love it but I wonder why they didn’t feature Will.i.am as an American Boy in the video since he produced the song. Maybe he wasn’t cute enough.
56.
yes
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
its euro cuz shes european….
maybe estelle will rap and sing like ms. dynamite
anway, brandon hines and terrance together, love it!!!! my new favorite video
57.
x0xKRYSx0x
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Why is she so stiff? It make me not like this song!!!
58.
anon
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I was checking out this awesome bit on KIISFM.COM. Really good clips of her along with an interview.
Here’s the direct link if you’d like to check it out for yourself: http://kiisfm.com/cc-comm...ional&gateway=exiting