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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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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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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