The Interview Speaking to Estelle is like speaking to one of the sistas – the girly laughs, boys’
banter, fashion tips, and, of course, the shoes! But also having self-pride as a woman and how we must assert ourselves as leaders in the world. In this exclusive and
frank interview, the British Senegalese R’n’B singer/songwriter and Grammy award- winning global superstar reveals all to Janelle Oswald.
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Q How does it feel to release a new album that is so highly anticipated?
I feel very humbled! My albums are never about putting out a record just for the sake of it. I truly respect my fans and I need to serve them well as I am a loyal artist. I’m so glad that people want to hear my new work and that they are excited about its release date. I feel humble that my fans are not only love my work but accept and appreciate the fact that I do music the way I do.
Q What’s you inspiration behind your new album? My album and my music are inspired by life and how I have
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evolved as a woman and an artist. It’s hard for me to sing stuff I don’t relate to. It really is hard! I have to live it, in order to sing it. It has to be real because I am real and I never want to pretend. When I’m preparing new material I always stop, think and ask myself do I really love this? Am I representing who I am? It’s important that I always stay true to my fans. My album is called ‘All of Me’ because it’s about my personal journey. I’ve cried, I’ve laughed, I’ve even done push-ups in the studio in order to make sure that I have release and shared my soul in writing this album. ‘All of Me’ represents an all-new level of me because I have grown and I have also learnt that no one can ever really know
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