Estelle Fanta Swaray (born 18 January 1980) commonly known as Estelle is a English singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, vocal arranger and Grammy-Award Winner from West-London, England. In league with other contemporary British sirens like Amy Winehouse, Adele and Duffy, Estelle is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including pop, soul, reggae, rap, hip hop, R&B and even dance pop. She has experienced significant mainstream success with the single "American Boy” feat. Kanye West reaching #1 in the United Kingdom and worldwide.