Free (Estelle song)

"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.

"Free"
Single by Estelle featuring Megaman
from the album The 18th Day
B-side
  • "Freedom"
  • "Change Is Coming"
Released
  • 4 October 2004 (UK)
  • 29 November 2004 (Australia)
Recorded2004
GenreHip hop
Length3:29
Label
  • V2
  • Stellarents Entertainment
  • JDid
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jimmy Hogarth
Estelle singles chronology
"1980"
(2004)		 "Free"
(2004)		 "Go Gone"
(2005)

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". The single was less successful than its predecessor in Australia, peaking outside the top 40 at number 49. It was the final single release from the album in Australia. In Ireland, the song reached number 50.

Music video

The music video for "Free" was directed by Andy Hylton and 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 CD 1

  1. "Free" (featuring Megaman)
  2. "Freedom" (featuring John Legend)

UK CD 2

  1. "Free" (featuring Megaman)
  2. "Freedom" (featuring John Legend)
  3. "Change Is Coming"

Australian CD

  1. "Free" (featuring Megaman)
  2. "Freedom" (featuring John Legend)
  3. "Change Is Coming"
  4. "Free" (Girls remix)

Charts
Chart (2004) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[1] 49
Ireland (IRMA)[2] 50
Scotland (OCC)[3] 29
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 15
UK Indie (OCC)[5] 1
UK R&B (OCC)[6] 3

References
  1. "Australian-charts.com – Estelle – Free". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  2. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Estelle". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  4. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  5. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  6. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2018.


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