Free (Estelle song)
"Free" | ||||
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Single by Estelle featuring Megaman | ||||
from the album The 18th Day | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 4 October 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:22 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Jimmy Hogarth | |||
Estelle singles chronology | ||||
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"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 oneself, and working hard to achieve the most one 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 her previous single "1980". In Australia, it was released as the final single from the album on 29 November 2004; it peaked at number 49 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In Ireland, the song reached number 50.
Music video[]
The music video for "Free" was directed by Andy Hylton.[1] 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.
Track listings[]
UK CD1[2]
UK CD2[3]
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Australian CD single[4]
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Personnel[]
Credits are lifted from the UK CD1 liner notes.[2]
- Estelle Swaray – writing, vocals, backing vocals
- Jimmy Hogarth – writing, production, guitar
- Megaman – writing, vocals
- E-Boogie – co-arrangement
- Jason Joyce – photography
Charts[]
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[5] | 49 |
Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 50 |
Scotland (OCC)[7] | 29 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 15 |
UK Indie (OCC)[9] | 1 |
UK R&B (OCC)[10] | 3 |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United Kingdom | 4 October 2004 | CD |
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Australia | 29 November 2004 |
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References[]
- ^ "Estelle". Listal. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Free (UK CD1 liner notes). Estelle. V2 Records, Stellarents Entertainment, JDID Music Entertainment. 2004. JAD5027848.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Free (UK CD2 liner notes). Estelle. V2 Records, Stellarents Entertainment, JDID Music Entertainment. 2004. JAD5027843.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Free (Australian CD single liner notes). Estelle. Festival Mushroom Records, V2 Records, Stellarents Entertainment, JDID Music Entertainment. 2004. 021992.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "Australian-charts.com – Estelle – Free". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Estelle". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Free". Amazon. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 29th November 2004" (PDF). ARIA. 29 November 2004. p. 28. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
External links[]
- 2004 singles
- 2004 songs
- Estelle (musician) songs
- Festival Records singles
- Songs written by Estelle (musician)
- Songs written by Jimmy Hogarth
- UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles
- V2 Records singles
- 2000s single stubs