The Evolution of Estelle
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The Evolution of Estelle - From the U.K. to N.Y.C., Estelle is the definition of an international superstar, and she's just getting started. Click on to see how Estelle got to where she is today. (Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)
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Definition of Life - Born on January 18, 1980, Estelle named her debut album The 18th Day in honor of her mother who almost lost her life during labor. (Photo: Claire Greenway/Getty Images)
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Across the Pond - After hitting it big in the U.K., Estelle crossed the pond and signed on to John Legend's Homeschool label in 2007. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
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Winning Big - After killing the music scene with "American Boy" featuring Kanye West, Estelle went on to receive her first Grammy for the Best Rap Sung Collaboration at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Shine a Light - Shine, her sophomore U.K. effort and debut album in the U.S., featured unforgettable collaborations with Kanye West, Cee-Lo and John Legend. (Photo: Atlantic Records)
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