American Boy

by Estelle

Type: Single
Released: 20 March 2008
Label: Homeschool
Country: United Kingdom
Length: 4:44
Community rating: 3.8/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Blends sleek, transatlantic funktronica production with a charismatic guest verse from Kanye West. The track's infectious, disco-rap groove and playful lyrical narrative about intercultural romance secured its status as a massive global club and radio hit. It ultimately earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

Genres

Contemporary R&B
Dance-Pop
Funktronica

Descriptors: rhythmic, dance, infectious, collab, summery

Tracklist

American Boy (4:44)

Credits

Estelle - primary artist
Kanye West - primary artist, written-by
Caleb Speir - written-by
Estelle Swaray - written-by
John Stephens - written-by
Joshua Lopez - written-by
Keith Harris - written-by
Will Adams - written-by