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Estelle
Estelle


Background information
Birth name Estelle Fanta Swaray
Born January 18, 1980
Origin Hammersmith, London, England
Genre(s) Dance-Pop
Reggae
Soul
Alternative Hip-Hop
Contemporary R&B
Years active 2004—present
Label(s) Atlantic Records
V2 Records
Associated acts Sean Paul
Kanye West
David Guetta
John Legend
Karl Hinds
Website Website



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Estelle And Leona Lewis Lead 2008 Mobo Nominations

September 11, 2008
Estelle And Leona Lewis Lead 2008 Mobo NominationsEstelle looks set to dominate this year's Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards after picking up five nominations.

The singer leads the way in the Best Song, Best Album, Best Video, Best R&B/soul and Best female categories.

But she can expect competition from former X-Factor winner Leona Lewis who has also been shortlisted for Best Video, Best UK Female and Best Album.

Duffy, M.I.A and Adele also picked up Best UK Female nods.

As previously reported, Dizzee Rascal, Sway, Wiley, Jay Sean and Tai Cruz are all nominated for Best Male.

The Mobo awards will be hosted by Spice Girl Mel B and Run DMC founder Rev Run at London's Wembley Arena on October 15th.

(by Jason Gregory)



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