How good is 'American Boy' by Estelle?

Racism or not, there is an insidious prejudice in British society that treats urban youth culture as the amusing result of a multicultural experiment, as opposed to a thriving reality for millions of people.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2008/jul/29/bouncytechnomeetsterribler

in the comments for that:

Tombot
04 Aug 08, 1:55pm

Well it's nice to know you can all sit safe in your overpriced London apartments in the knowledge that "everyone" in the North West listens to this. Now piss off and listen to some cheeky cheeky mockney songster, you fackin' slaaaag!

Maybe it's etc.

So is the music in this song sampled from Kool & The Gang (or something) or is it all original instrumentation?

when i went to london, all i could sing in my head was this song.

i would walk down the street all happy like "WHO'S KILLING THEM IN THE UUUUUUU KAY"

did the barman give you funny look when you asked for a pint of Ribena?

@billstevejim: it's will.i.am's "Impatient".

did the barman give you funny look when you asked for a pint of Ribena?

― Timezilla vs Mechadistance (blueski), Thursday, December 18, 2008 11:13 AM (26 minutes ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

I was all "look at this peacoat tell me he's broke"

I also got a new raincoat, which was close enough

I have a peacoat now, it is excellent.

feelin the fuck out of this new single w/ sean paul

i approve of more sean paul singles in 09 http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r231/Lordofsith/fonz.jpg

I have heard this song three times today (put it on on my ipod on the bus, and my co-worker has since played it twice.) I think the Pips at they Gladdyst is the best line, possibly ever.

just in case anyone was wondering, her new single prod. by david guetta is AWFUL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjBdgCndImw

such an ugly sounding song

I'm Scotland based, and a few weeks ago I met an American and ended up in his flat making out with him. He had music on and this came on on shuffle and I started giggling because I'm so immature ("omg ur my american boy lolololol") and he totally didn't get it. Plus it wasn't really that fun an experience, so now when I hear this song I can't warm to it at all.

sounded great in 2008, not so much in 2010.

new song w/ rick ross is dope imo

surprided j0rdan s hate this song so much

don't like this song (break my heart)

i still love that single w/ sean paul

really learned to love estelle via uk funky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JTS0duTEIc

"american boy" is just really sonically irritating to me -- the mix of the beat & her voice not to mention one of kanye's most annoying moments is something i just really can't stand

i don't hate estelle by any means but that's just one THOSE songs for me idk

beat is a lot uglier & like, squawkier than i remembered tbh

"american boy" is just really sonically irritating to me -- the mix of the beat & her voice not to mention one of kanye's most annoying moments is something i just really can't stand

― J0rdan S., Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:01 AM (7 minutes ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

nothing pre-mbtdf is one of kanye's most irritating moments imo

the beat was better on william's album

nothing pre-mbtdf is one of kanye's most irritating moments imo

― the zing cheese incident (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:09 AM (5 minutes ago) Bookmark

idk you could make a legit poll out of his 'american boy' verses:

- fake british accent
- making a pun on "pound"
- onomatopoeia in the second verse
- pun on "bespoke"
- use of the word "wags"
- pun on "gladys"
- elongating the r in "rubbish"

can yall fuck w/ this new track for me its hot

can yall fuck me w/ this new track its hot

was this prod by justice league

don cannon!

ross>>>

beat is dope right??

yeah it def is

i think this is a good look for her -- "american boy" is very likely an anomaly in terms of success for her so i think it makes more sense for her to try & carve out this niche like jazmine sullivan that's sorta classicly soulful but still modern enough to get radio play

she doesn't need to be on guetta productions

^^dont know what this means; dont care ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♪♪♫

― gr8080, Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:37 AM (2 years ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

seriously i'm breaking this joint w/ sean paul out for the summer

can yall fuck w/ this new track for me its hot

pro-tip, mentioning what the new track is called is helpful - maybe even adding a link to it! - when you want people to hear something

deej give me a track i will fucks with it i swear!

\oO/ jordan figured it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPYcIxwyrzM

new album is REALLY good. so relaxed and confident. way better than i was expecting after the long time away

new album is REALLY good. granted i never paid much attention to her beyond the hits in the past, but this is impressing me.

yeah i was very taken with it on one listen. lots of intriguing choices in the first half but she's good at the more comfort blanket stuff towards the end as well

I really tried to get people into "Make Her Say (Beat It Up)" last year. THE DRUMS ARE AMAZE. Maybe now that the album's out more people will pay attention to it.

still in 2015 when i hear american boy i have to remind myself that it's not rachel stevens

never occurred to me to seek out other stuff by the actual singer, y because i am a fewl

some dude, did you begin your post with the exact wording lex used in his post two years prior on purpose? because if not, lol