American Boy
DJ Rashad, Kanye West, Estelle
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"American Boy" was released on March 31, 2008.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and also achieved number one position on the European Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Estelle's second studio album "Shine."
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GenreIt is a fusion song that encompasses genres like funk, disco, electro, and hip-hop.
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Collaboration Detail"American Boy" is a collaborative song between English singer Estelle and American rapper Kanye West.
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Grammy WinsIn 2009, the song won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 51st Grammy Awards.
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Platinum SalesIt was certified quadruple Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry and double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "American Boy" are about a romance between Estelle and an American man. It showcases the city tour given to her by him.
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Receiving RecognitionRolling Stone and Spinner.com both placed "American Boy" at number seven on their year-end best songs list for 2008.
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Positive ReviewsThe song has received positive reviews from critics, some even considering it Estelle's best song in her career.
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Widely CoveredThe song has been covered by multiple artists and was even parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
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ProducerThe song was produced by will.i.am.
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Music VideoThe music video for "American Boy" was directed by Syndrome and features both Estelle and Kanye West. It won Best UK Video at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.
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SamplingThe song contains a sample of "Impatient" from will.i.am’s album Songs About Girls.
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Impact on Estelle's CareerThe success of "American Boy" largely boosted the career of Estelle, helping her achieve worldwide fame.
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