"Free" is the second single from British singer-songwriter Estelle's debut album, The 18th Day (2004). 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.
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| Single by Estelle featuring Megaman | ||||
| from the album The 18th Day | ||||
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| Released | 4 October 2004 | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jimmy Hogarth | |||
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Released on 4 October 2004, "Free" peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and was Estelle's second consecutive solo top-20 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 and reached number 49 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In Ireland, the song peaked at number 50.
Music video
editThe 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
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UK CD1[2]
UK CD2[3]
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Australian CD single[4]
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Personnel
editPersonnel 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
edit| 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 Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10] | 3 |
Release history
edit| 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
edit- ^ "Estelle". Listal. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ a b Free (UK CD1 liner notes). Estelle. V2 Records, Stellarents Entertainment, JDID Music Entertainment. 2004. JAD5027848.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Free (UK CD2 liner notes). Estelle. V2 Records, Stellarents Entertainment, JDID Music Entertainment. 2004. JAD5027843.
{{cite AV media notes}}: 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.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "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 Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 2 October 2004. p. 33.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 29th November 2004" (PDF). ARIA. 29 November 2004. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 December 2004. Retrieved 16 April 2021.