Three years later, US R&B singer John Legend announced that Estelle would be the first signee to his Homeschool label, distributed by Atlantic in the US.
Four years after The 18th Day's release, Estelle returned with her second album, Shine.
Though it was her second album, it was the first to be released in the US and her major-label debut.

Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Wyclef Jean, Will.i.am, Mark Ronson and Cee-Lo Green and Jack Splash all worked on the album, which was executive produced by John Legend. "
Her sound is a unique blend of hip hop, R&B, reggae and soul," explains Legend. "
She has a special voice, unlike any other voice out there in mainstream music, and she can really write.
She writes hip lyrics with unforgettable melodies.
I recognised that in her when I first worked with her in 2004."
He continues, "I'm excited and honored to have Estelle as the first artist on my label, Homeschool Records.
I believe the world is going to fall in love with her album, as I already have.
Estelle is an amazing talent, and she's going to do big things."

The lead single, "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)", released in November 2007.
In 2008, Estelle rose to fame with her collaboration with rapper Kanye West, titled "American Boy".
This song reached the top 10 in many countries worldwide, including the United States and Canada, as well as achieving number-one status on the UK Singles Chart.
and in Belgium and Israel.
The song won many awards worldwide, including Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 51st Grammy Awards; it was also nominated for Song of the Year.
It is rumored to be inspired by American comedy writer Sam Means after the artist met him near a plane. "
American Boy" was Number 7 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.
The song was nominated for the 2009 Brit Award for Best British Single, and Estelle was also nominated for Best British Female Artist.
Shine was released following the single on John Legend's HomeSchool label, reaching the albums chart in most countries worldwide, including number 6 in the UK.
Shine sold enough copies to be certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry, and was one of the twelve albums shortlisted for the prestigious 2008 Mercury Music Prize.
Shine has been certified Gold in the UK, denoting 100,000 copies sold.
The album has sold 233,000 copies in the United States as of January 2012.

Estelle has also released a single with American rapper Busta Rhymes called "World Go Round", from his album Back on My B.S., which was released on 19 May 2009.
In February 2009, the song "Star" was released; it is also used for Crystal Light commercials.
In 2009, Estelle started working on her upcoming third studio album, All of Me.
Estelle made a cameo appearance in the video for new star Mr Hudson for his single "Supernova".
Estelle made an appearance on 11 August 2009 episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.
She performed the song "Good Girls Go Bad" with Cobra Starship in Leighton Meester's absence.
Estelle also appears on the song "Rollacoasta", co-written by her and American singer-songwriter Robin Thicke; the song appears on his album, Sex Therapy.
Three years later, US R&B singer John Legend announced that Estelle would be the first signee to his Homeschool label, distributed by Atlantic in the US. Four years after The 18th Day's release, Estelle returned with her second album, Shine. Though it was her second album, it was the first to be released in the US and her major-label debut.
Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Wyclef Jean, Will.i.am, Mark Ronson and Cee-Lo Green and Jack Splash all worked on the album, which was executive produced by John Legend. "Her sound is a unique blend of hip hop, R&B, reggae and soul," explains Legend. "She has a special voice, unlike any other voice out there in mainstream music, and she can really write. She writes hip lyrics with unforgettable melodies. I recognised that in her when I first worked with her in 2004." He continues, "I'm excited and honored to have Estelle as the first artist on my label, Homeschool Records. I believe the world is going to fall in love with her album, as I already have. Estelle is an amazing talent, and she's going to do big things."
The lead single, "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)", released in November 2007. In 2008, Estelle rose to fame with her collaboration with rapper Kanye West, titled "American Boy". This song reached the top 10 in many countries worldwide, including the United States and Canada, as well as achieving number-one status on the UK Singles Chart. and in Belgium and Israel. The song won many awards worldwide, including Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 51st Grammy Awards; it was also nominated for Song of the Year. It is rumored to be inspired by American comedy writer Sam Means after the artist met him near a plane. "American Boy" was Number 7 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008. The song was nominated for the 2009 Brit Award for Best British Single, and Estelle was also nominated for Best British Female Artist. Shine was released following the single on John Legend's HomeSchool label, reaching the albums chart in most countries worldwide, including number 6 in the UK. Shine sold enough copies to be certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry, and was one of the twelve albums shortlisted for the prestigious 2008 Mercury Music Prize. Shine has been certified Gold in the UK, denoting 100,000 copies sold. The album has sold 233,000 copies in the United States as of January 2012. 
Estelle has also released a single with American rapper Busta Rhymes called "World Go Round", from his album Back on My B.S., which was released on 19 May 2009. In February 2009, the song "Star" was released; it is also used for Crystal Light commercials. In 2009, Estelle started working on her upcoming third studio album, All of Me. Estelle made a cameo appearance in the video for new star Mr Hudson for his single "Supernova". Estelle made an appearance on 11 August 2009 episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. She performed the song "Good Girls Go Bad" with Cobra Starship in Leighton Meester's absence. Estelle also appears on the song "Rollacoasta", co-written by her and American singer-songwriter Robin Thicke; the song appears on his album, Sex Therapy.
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