Free (Estelle song)

Updated on Jan 18, 2024

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Format CD single, 12" vinyl Genre Hip hop		Recorded 2004 Length 3:29
B-side "Freedom" "Change Is Coming" Released 4 October 2004 29 November 2004

"Free" is the second solo single by British singer-songwriter Estelle taken from her debut album The 18th Day. The song features a rap from So Solid Crew's Megaman. It preceded the album's release by two weeks.

In "Free", Estelle raps and sings about living life in a positive way, spreading love, being yourself and working hard to achieve the most you can in life.

Released on 4 October 2004, it peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and was Estelle's second consecutive solo top twenty hit, peaking only one place lower than previous single "1980". The single was less successful than its predecessor in Australia, peaking outside the top 40 at number 49. It was the final single release from the album in Australia.

Music video

The music video for "Free" was directed by Andy Hylton and as well as featuring an appearance from guest rapper Megaman, the video features cameos from fellow British singers Beverley Knight, Natasha Bedingfield, Terri Walker, Kelli Young of Liberty X, Jamie Scott, Indo-Canadian singer Raghav and US singer John Legend.

The video leads into B-side "Freedom", which features John Legend on piano.