The brief period since Estelle moved to NYC from London in May 2007 was an absolute whirlwind, as she geared up for her re-entry into the musical landscape with Shine, her second album. She was the first artist to release under John Legend's new Homeschool label. "Her sound is a unique blend of hip hop, pop, 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 recognized that in her when I first worked with her in 2004."
