Recorded 2003–04 Label V2 Records Benelux | Release date 18 October 2004 | |
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Released 18 October 2004 (2004-10-18) Producer Estelle, John Legend, Mike Peden, Jimmy Hogarth, Rich Shelton, Kevin Veney, Loren Hill, Thayod Ausar, Omar Edwards, James Poyser, The Atmostfear/Monsoon Music, Tiger Wilson/Ms. Wilson Oldest Boy, Joe Buhdha, Colin Emmanuel, "You Can Ask" Giz, The Atmostfear, Drew Horley, Joe Buhdha Similar Estelle albums, Soul music albums | ||
The 18th Day is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter/rapper Estelle. The first edition was released on 18 October 2004 and the second edition on 4 April 2005.
Contents
The album is almost split into two distinct styles: one half funky, UK R&B hip-hop, with the other more downbeat and soulful. Opening track "1980", the first single, contains a Wall of Sound and lyrics reminiscing about growing up. "Dance Bitch" resembles US hip hop stylings similar to Missy Elliott, while "Go Gone" has a Northern soul sound; "Free" is a bouncy funk number and also served as the second single.
For the ballad "I Wanna Love You" and track "Crazy", Estelle eschews rapping for singing. Final track "I'm Gonna Win" is a dramatic number with uplifting vocals. Estelle was later voted best newcomer at the 2004 MOBO Awards.
Singles
"1980" was released on 19 July 2004. "Free" was released on 4 October 2004. "Go Gone" was released on 29 March 2005.
Track listing
Songs
119803:59
2Don't Talk3:39
3Dance Bitch3:48