In this episode of 'According to Blake', I got to sit down with Grammy Award- winning singer Estelle ahead of her sixth studio album. We dove into her transition to the United States, how she’s been able to pivot across industries over her decades-long career and the creation of ‘The Estelle Show.’ The multi-hyphenate continued to emphasize the importance of “putting in your 10,000 hours,” while being proof of its power. While the singer has now found her joy, we also discussed the not-so-great side of being in the spotlight and how she’s been able to navigate it all. We also explored her very trying journey to American citizenship and how she’s giving back to other immigrants ahead of the 2024 election. 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:33 Estelle’s Upbringing 

01:50 Deciding To Become A Musician

03:40 Starting Over Again In The United States

04:32 The Success Of ‘American Boy’ 

06:05 Maintaining Relevance and Pivoting

10:20 Her Favorite Version Of Estelle 

11:20 Newest Single and Upcoming Album

14:40 Foray Into Acting 

17:20 The Dark Side Of The Industry 

20:40 The Current Reckoning In The Music Industry 

24:05 The Impacts Of Setting Boundaries 

25:35 Finding Her Community in Los Angeles

27:45 The Impact Of British Culture and Television

32:45 Favorite New Women In Soul and Rap 

35:00 American Citizenship and the 2024 Election

39:00 According To Estelle 

41:30 Closing Remarks 

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