Esthero
Encyclopedia
Esthero
born Jenny-Bea Englishman, is a Canadian
singer-songwriter who currently lives in Los Angeles, California
. The name Esthero refers both to the singer and formerly to the two-person team of herself and producer Doc McKinney
. She claims to have gotten the name by combining the name of the heroine (Esther) and last line ("If I am to be the hero, then I cannot fly from darkness.") of the movie from Sylvia Plath
's novel, 'The Bell Jar
'.
Esthero's sound characteristically features her voice over a mix of mellow bass lines, jazzy trumpets, Spanish guitar and hip-hop. She is sometimes compared to artists Björk
, Portishead and Sade
. Later female artists who count Esthero among their influences include Res, Fergie and fellow Canadian Nelly Furtado
.
Esthero's brother, Jason Englishman
, is also a musician.
on her own to Toronto, Ontario, where she began singing at open-mic nights while supporting herself by working at various jobs: Future Bakery, the printing house, and telemarketing. She was seen singing at the Free Times Cafe by manager Beau Ovcaric who set up a showcase for his partner Zack Werner. The two managed her on good faith without any legal paperwork until she turned eighteen. They introduced her to EMI Publishing Canada president Michael Mccarty, whom she charmed so well during their first meeting that without hearing her sing a single note he set up and paid for recording sessions with Martin "Doc" McKinney, a guitarist and studio engineer. The young duo quickly began recording together, and 6 demos in were being courted on the presidency level by almost every major label in the US. Thanks to then EMI publishing US president Rick Krem their demo's reached the ears of the heads of the WORK Group (a subsidiary of Sony). Their debut album, Breath from Another, was released to critical acclaim in 1998.
On April 20, 2004, without Doc's assistance, Esthero released "O.G. Bitch," a standalone EP featuring six different remixes of the title track, plus the b-side "I Love You." The EP led the way to Esthero's 2005 full-length album on the Warner Bros.
label, the decidedly jazzy Wikked Lil' Grrrls, seven years following her debut album, to extremely mixed critical reaction. The album features contributions from Sean Lennon
, André 3000
, Shakari Nite, Gnarls Barkley
, Jemeni, Jelleestone, and Cee-Lo Green of Goodie Mob
. It was chosen as one of Amazon.com
's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
In 2007 Esthero amicably parted ways with Venus management and briefly joined forces with Shmanagement, based in Los Angeles, before switching representation to C3 management. She continues to have a familial bond with Zack and Beau.
Esthero has appeared on the Chris Rock Show, Video on Trial
, Jimmy Kimmel Live
, as well as Late Night with Conan O'Brien
and Farmclub with The Black Eyed Peas
. She has also contributed songs to the films Go
, Bounce
, Zero Effect
, I Think I Love My Wife
and Down With Love
, as well as the video game 007: Nightfire. Collaborations in which she has participated have appeared in Love & Basketball
and Slam
.
Her song "Wikked Lil' Grrrls" has also appeared in the film Miss Congeniality 2 and in commercial spots for Sex in the City and Desperate Housewives
, on the TV show 'Boston Legal', Smallville
, and also on the TV show Las Vegas and its soundtrack.
Recently, on her MySpace
profile, she reported that she had left Warner Bros.
2008 was an eventful year for Esthero, with a number of high-profile collaborations including the viral sensation Yes We Can
, a song (with accompanying video) inspired by a speech delivered by Barack Obama
and produced by Will.I.Am
. Esthero also provided the voice of the spaceship J.A.N.E. on Kanye West
's Glow in the Dark tour and appeared on his album 808s & Heartbreak
, on which she co-wrote three tracks. 2008 also saw her take on the role of producer for a track from Dangerous Muse's
debut album and a co-writer on Brandy's
album "Human".
She is featured on hip hop
music producer Timbaland
's 2009 album Shock Value II on the songs "Can You Feel It" and "Undertow" with band The Fray
.
. "Everyday is a Holiday (With You)" was used in episode one, season two of Grey's Anatomy
entitled "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head", as well as in a national ad campaign for Zellers
. Her song I Drive Alone was featured on TV series The L Word
. "Wikked Lil' Grrrls" was used in episode three Season five of Smallville
entitled "Thirst". This song also was featured on the season three soundtrack. "Country Livin' (The World I Know)" was featured in 2007's I Think I Love My Wife starring Chris Rock. Her cover of the song "The Windmills of Your Mind
" was also used in an episode of CSI: Las Vegas.
She is referenced by Talib Kweli
in the Reflection Eternal
song "Some Kind of Wonderful" on the Album Train of Thought
. "...I got the special flow listenin' to Esthero..."
Singles/Promos:
Soundtracks:
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2008
2009
2010
born Jenny-Bea Englishman, is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
singer-songwriter who currently lives in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. The name Esthero refers both to the singer and formerly to the two-person team of herself and producer Doc McKinney
Doc McKinney
Martin "Doc" McKinney is a Canadian born, US raised Record Producer, Songwriter. Professionally referred to as Doc, McKinney was formerly one half of the former duet Esthero, alongside Jenny Bea Englishman...
. She claims to have gotten the name by combining the name of the heroine (Esther) and last line ("If I am to be the hero, then I cannot fly from darkness.") of the movie from Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist and short story writer. Born in Massachusetts, she studied at Smith College and Newnham College, Cambridge before receiving acclaim as a professional poet and writer...
's novel, 'The Bell Jar
The Bell Jar
The Bell Jar is American writer and poet Sylvia Plath's only novel, which was originally published under the pseudonym "Victoria Lucas" in 1963. The novel is semi-autobiographical with the names of places and people changed...
'.
Esthero's sound characteristically features her voice over a mix of mellow bass lines, jazzy trumpets, Spanish guitar and hip-hop. She is sometimes compared to artists Björk
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
, Portishead and Sade
Sade (band)
Sade is a British smooth jazz band that formed in 1983, named for Nigerian lead singer Sade Adu. Their music features elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and soft rock....
. Later female artists who count Esthero among their influences include Res, Fergie and fellow Canadian Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
.
Esthero's brother, Jason Englishman
Jason Englishman
Jason Daniyel Englishman is a Canadian rock music singer and guitarist. His major label debut album, poor lil' rockstar, was released on Warner Records in 2000, and spawned the four Canadian top 40 singles: "Staring at the Sun", "The One Thing", "Abused" and the top ten rock radio hit...
, is also a musician.
Career
At the age of sixteen, Esthero moved from the small town of Walkerton, OntarioWalkerton, Ontario
Walkerton is a community in the Canadian province of Ontario, located within and governed by the municipality of Brockton. It is the site of Brockton's municipal offices and the county seat of Bruce County...
on her own to Toronto, Ontario, where she began singing at open-mic nights while supporting herself by working at various jobs: Future Bakery, the printing house, and telemarketing. She was seen singing at the Free Times Cafe by manager Beau Ovcaric who set up a showcase for his partner Zack Werner. The two managed her on good faith without any legal paperwork until she turned eighteen. They introduced her to EMI Publishing Canada president Michael Mccarty, whom she charmed so well during their first meeting that without hearing her sing a single note he set up and paid for recording sessions with Martin "Doc" McKinney, a guitarist and studio engineer. The young duo quickly began recording together, and 6 demos in were being courted on the presidency level by almost every major label in the US. Thanks to then EMI publishing US president Rick Krem their demo's reached the ears of the heads of the WORK Group (a subsidiary of Sony). Their debut album, Breath from Another, was released to critical acclaim in 1998.
On April 20, 2004, without Doc's assistance, Esthero released "O.G. Bitch," a standalone EP featuring six different remixes of the title track, plus the b-side "I Love You." The EP led the way to Esthero's 2005 full-length album on the Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., also known as Warner Bros. Pictures or simply Warner Bros. , is an American producer of film and television entertainment.One of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank,...
label, the decidedly jazzy Wikked Lil' Grrrls, seven years following her debut album, to extremely mixed critical reaction. The album features contributions from Sean Lennon
Sean Lennon
is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist and actor. He is the only child of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. His godfather is Sir Elton John.-Early life and education:...
, André 3000
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi...
, Shakari Nite, Gnarls Barkley
Gnarls Barkley
Gnarls Barkley is an American soul duo comprising Danger Mouse and Cee Lo Green. Their first studio album St. Elsewhere was released in 2006; along with its first single "Crazy". Both single and album were a major commercial success and have been noted for their large sales by download...
, Jemeni, Jelleestone, and Cee-Lo Green of Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob is a Hip Hop act based in Atlanta, Georgia that formed in 1991 and currently consists of members Cee-Lo Green, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp.-History:The group's name acts as a double backronym...
. It was chosen as one of Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
In 2007 Esthero amicably parted ways with Venus management and briefly joined forces with Shmanagement, based in Los Angeles, before switching representation to C3 management. She continues to have a familial bond with Zack and Beau.
Esthero has appeared on the Chris Rock Show, Video on Trial
Video On Trial
Video on Trial is a Canadian comedy television program that airs on Canadian television network MuchMusic. The show consists of a panel of musicians, comedians, and entertainment columnists critiquing five different music videos in a courtroom-esque manner. The panel acts as the jurors, poking fun...
, Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.The nightly hour-long show made its debut on January 26, 2003, following Super Bowl XXXVII. Jimmy Kimmel Live! is produced by Jackhole Productions in association with ABC Studios...
, as well as Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. Late Night aired weeknights at 12:37 am...
and Farmclub with The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
. She has also contributed songs to the films Go
Go (1999 film)
Go is a 1999 comedy thriller film written by John August and directed by Doug Liman, with three intertwining plots that happen to involve one drug deal. The film stars William Fichtner, Katie Holmes, Jay Mohr, Sarah Polley and Scott Wolf and features Taye Diggs, Breckin Meyer, Timothy Olyphant,...
, Bounce
Bounce (film)
Bounce is a 2000 romantic drama film starring Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow and directed by Don Roos.-Plot:Advertising executive Buddy has just signed an airline in Chicago as a big client but is later delayed by a snow storm waiting for a flight to Los Angeles on the same airline...
, Zero Effect
Zero Effect
Zero Effect is a 1998 mystery film written and directed by Jake Kasdan . It stars Bill Pullman as "the world's most private detective" Daryl Zero and Ben Stiller as his assistant Steve Arlo....
, I Think I Love My Wife
I Think I Love My Wife
I Think I Love My Wife is a romantic comedy-drama 2007 film directed by and starring Chris Rock and Kerry Washington. Rock co-wrote and produced the film...
and Down With Love
Down with Love
Down with Love is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by Peyton Reed and written by Eve Ahlert and Dennis Drake. It stars Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, and is a pastiche of the romantic comedies of the early 1960s starring Doris Day, Rock Hudson and Tony Randall such as Pillow Talk and Lover...
, as well as the video game 007: Nightfire. Collaborations in which she has participated have appeared in Love & Basketball
Love & Basketball (film)
Love & Basketball is a 2000 American romantic drama film, written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. This film stars Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan...
and Slam
Slam (film)
Slam is a 1998 independent film starring Saul Williams and Sonja Sohn. It tells the story of a young African-American man whose talent for poetry is hampered by his social background. It won the Grand Jury Prize for a Dramatic Film at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival.- Synopsis :Raymond Joshua is a...
.
Her song "Wikked Lil' Grrrls" has also appeared in the film Miss Congeniality 2 and in commercial spots for Sex in the City and Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
, on the TV show 'Boston Legal', Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
, and also on the TV show Las Vegas and its soundtrack.
Recently, on her MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
profile, she reported that she had left Warner Bros.
2008 was an eventful year for Esthero, with a number of high-profile collaborations including the viral sensation Yes We Can
Yes We Can
"Yes We Can" is the first single from Change Is Now: Renewing America's Promise, a compilation album organised and produced by Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am...
, a song (with accompanying video) inspired by a speech delivered by Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
and produced by Will.I.Am
Will.i.am
William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...
. Esthero also provided the voice of the spaceship J.A.N.E. on Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
's Glow in the Dark tour and appeared on his album 808s & Heartbreak
808s & Heartbreak
808s & Heartbreak is the fourth studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released November 24, 2008 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States. Recording sessions for the album took place at Glenwood Studios in Burbank, California and Avex Recording Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii during...
, on which she co-wrote three tracks. 2008 also saw her take on the role of producer for a track from Dangerous Muse's
Dangerous Muse
Dangerous Muse is an American electropop duo based in New York. The duo comprises vocalist Mike Furey and Musician/Programmer Tom Napack, who is often depicted using a Keytar.-History:...
debut album and a co-writer on Brandy's
Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
album "Human".
She is featured on hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
music producer Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
's 2009 album Shock Value II on the songs "Can You Feel It" and "Undertow" with band The Fray
The Fray
-Literature:*Fray, a phenomenon in Terry Pratchett's The Carpet People*Fray , a comic book series by Joss Whedon**Melaka Fray, titular character of the comic book series-Music:*"Fray", a song from the album 14 Shades of Grey by Staind...
.
Popular culture
Her song "Heaven Sent" was once featured on the VH1 show Breaking BonaduceDanny Bonaduce
Dante Daniel "Danny" Bonaduce is an American radio/television personality, comedian, professional wrestler, and former child actor...
. "Everyday is a Holiday (With You)" was used in episode one, season two of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
entitled "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head", as well as in a national ad campaign for Zellers
Zellers
Zellers Inc. is Canada's second-largest chain of mass merchandise discount stores, with locations in communities across Canada. A subsidiary of the Hudson's Bay Company , it has 273 locations across the country....
. Her song I Drive Alone was featured on TV series The L Word
The L Word
The L Word is an American co-production television drama series originally shown on Showtime portraying the lives of a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends, family and lovers in the trendy Greater Los Angeles, California city of West Hollywood...
. "Wikked Lil' Grrrls" was used in episode three Season five of Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
entitled "Thirst". This song also was featured on the season three soundtrack. "Country Livin' (The World I Know)" was featured in 2007's I Think I Love My Wife starring Chris Rock. Her cover of the song "The Windmills of Your Mind
The Windmills of Your Mind
"The Windmills of Your Mind" is a song performed by Noel Harrison, with music composed by Michel Legrand and English lyrics written by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman, which was used as the theme for the 1968 film, The Thomas Crown Affair, starring Steve McQueen alongside and ultimately versus...
" was also used in an episode of CSI: Las Vegas.
She is referenced by Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli Greene , better known as Talib Kweli, is an American hip-hop artist and poet from Brooklyn, New York. His first name in Arabic means "student" or "seeker" ; his in Swahili means "true"...
in the Reflection Eternal
Reflection Eternal
Reflection Eternal is a hip hop duo composed of emcee Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek. They released their first album, Train of Thought, in 2000...
song "Some Kind of Wonderful" on the Album Train of Thought
Train of Thought (Reflection Eternal album)
Train of Thought is the debut album of American hip hop duo Reflection Eternal, released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records. Collaborating as a duo, rapper Talib Kweli and DJ and hip hop producer Hi-Tek recorded the album during 1999 to 2000, following their individual musical work that gained...
. "...I got the special flow listenin' to Esthero..."
Discography
Studio Albums- Breath From AnotherBreath from AnotherBreath from Another is singer-songwriter Esthero's full-length debut album. The album was released on April 28, 1998 and received positive critical reviews, but sold poorly....
(1998; Sony Records/The WORK Group) - Wikked Lil' GrrrlsWikked Lil' GrrrlsWikked Lil' Grrrls is Canadian American singer Esthero's second album, her first full-length in seven years....
(2005; Warner Bros. Records) - Everything is ExpensiveEverything is Expensive"Everything is Expensive" is the working title of Esthero's third album, slated for 2010 release. The songs "Black Mermaid" and "Gracefully" debuted on Esthero's blog March 11, 2010 and November 26, 2010, respectively. The track "You Don't Get A Song" debuted on thisisrealmusic.com, which states...
(TBD)
Singles/Promos:
- Short of Breath (promo, 1998; Sony Records/The WORK Group)
- Heaven Sent (CD single, 1998; Sony Records/The WORK Group)
- That Girl (promo, 1999; Sony Records/The WORK Group)
- O.G. Bitch (CD EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, 2004; Reprise Records) - O.G. Bitch Remixes (CD 2004; Reprise Records)
- We R In Need of A Musical Revolution (CD EP, 2004 Reprise Records)
- Wikked Lil' GrrrlsWikked Lil' GrrrlsWikked Lil' Grrrls is Canadian American singer Esthero's second album, her first full-length in seven years....
Samplers (Version 1 & 2) (CD, 2005; Warner Bros. Records) - Fastlane Remixes (CD, 2005; Warner Bros. Records)
Soundtracks:
- Zero EffectZero EffectZero Effect is a 1998 mystery film written and directed by Jake Kasdan . It stars Bill Pullman as "the world's most private detective" Daryl Zero and Ben Stiller as his assistant Steve Arlo....
Motion Picture Soundtrack (CD, 1999) (Song "Lounge") - Go: Music from the Motion Picture (Soundtrack) (CD 1999; Sony Records)(Song "Song For Holly")
- I Still Know What You Did Last SummerI Still Know What You Did Last SummerI Still Know What You Did Last Summer is a 1998 slasher film and sequel to the 1997 film I Know What You Did Last Summer. The screenplay was written by Trey Callaway, based on characters originally created in a popular novel by Lois Duncan. Callaway's script was published in an edited "young adult"...
(track not included on official soundtrack, 1999, "That Girl") - Boiler RoomBoiler Room (film)Boiler Room is a 2000 American drama film written and directed by Ben Younger, and starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Ben Affleck, Nicky Katt, Scott Caan, Tom Everett Scott, Ron Rifkin and Jamie Kennedy....
Motion Picture Soundtrack (track not included on official movie soundtrack, 2000) (Song "Anywayz") - "SuperNova" Lisa Left Eye Lopes Album2000 (Song "The UNiversal Quest")
- James Bond 007: NightfireJames Bond 007: Nightfire007: NightFire is a first-person shooter video game featuring the character of the British secret agent James Bond and a sequel to Agent Under Fire, published by Electronic Arts in ....
Video Game Soundtrack (PS2/GC/Xbox, 2002) (Song "Nearly Civilized") - Taken to the Next Phase (Isley Brothers tribute CD, 2004; Epic Records/Legacy Records)
Collaborations
1998- "Country Livin'" (World I Know Version) by Goodie MobGoodie MobGoodie Mob is a Hip Hop act based in Atlanta, Georgia that formed in 1991 and currently consists of members Cee-Lo Green, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp.-History:The group's name acts as a double backronym...
and Esthero (From Slam: The Soundtrack)
1999
- "Final Home" (vocal edit featuring Esthero) by DJ KrushDJ Krush, better known as DJ Krush, is a producer and DJ. He is known for his atmospheric instrumental production which incorporates sound elements from nature and extensive use of jazz and soul samples.-Biography:...
(from the album Kakusei; original pressings of this album do not contain the vocal edit; this track is also included on the Code 4109 album) - "Song for Holly" with Danny SaberDanny SaberDanny Saber is a Los Angeles, California musician, audio engineer, record producer, and remixer. A former member of Black Grape and Agent Provocateur, Saber plays guitar, bass, organ, and keyboards, and is also a prominent Los Angeles DJ....
(for the soundtrack to the movie Go)
2000
- "When I Fall In Love" (featuring Bratticus) by Axus (from Soundtrack for Life; this is a cover of the jazz standard written by Heyman and Young.)
- "Complete Beloved" by The Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
featuring Les Nubians (from Love & Basketball: Music from the Motion Picture; Esthero appears in the background vocals.) - "The Hero" (featuring Esthero) by j. EnglishmanJason EnglishmanJason Daniyel Englishman is a Canadian rock music singer and guitarist. His major label debut album, poor lil' rockstar, was released on Warner Records in 2000, and spawned the four Canadian top 40 singles: "Staring at the Sun", "The One Thing", "Abused" and the top ten rock radio hit...
(from the album poor lil rockstar; Esthero also appears on demo version of "Don't Mean A Thing") - "Don't Wanna Be Your Slave" (featuring Esthero) by Michie MeeMichie MeeMichelle McCullock , better known by her stage name Michie Mee, is a Canadian rapper and actor. As Canada's first notable female MC, she is considered a national hip-hop pioneer.-Early life and career:...
(from Michie's album The First Cut is the Deepest) - "Priceless" by RascalzRascalzThe Rascalz are a Canadian hip-hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, who played a crucial role in the artistic and commercial development of Canadian hip hop. The group consists of MCs Red1 and Misfit, and DJ Kemo. Breakdancers, Zebroc and Dedos were also part of the group.Formed in 1991, the...
(from the album Global Warning; Esthero appears only in the background vocals) - "Weekends" (featuring Esthero) by The Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
(from the album Bridging the GapBridging the GapBridging the Gap is the second album by Black Eyed Peas, released in 2000. It contained the single "Request + Line", featuring Macy Gray. "Weekends" was remixed & renamed as "Another Weekend" for the Deluxe Edition of their fifth studio album The E.N.D....
; she also appeared in the music videoMusic videoA music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for this song); Esthero is also featuring on a hidden track called "Empire Strikes Black", a remix of their song "BEP Empire"
2001
- "Balmes (A Better Life)" by Ian PooleyIan PooleyIan Pooley is a German-born record producer and DJ. While incorporating samples of various musical genres, Pooley's creations are usually classified as house or tech house with Brazilian influence.-Career:...
(from album Balmes (A Better Life); the original version of this track can be found on Ian PooleyIan PooleyIan Pooley is a German-born record producer and DJ. While incorporating samples of various musical genres, Pooley's creations are usually classified as house or tech house with Brazilian influence.-Career:...
's Since Then album. The vocal edit appears only on special editions of the album.) - "Tao of Now" (featuring Esthero) by Saul WilliamsSaul WilliamsSaul Stacey Williams is an American poet, writer, actor and musician known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop and for his leading role in the 1998 independent film Slam.-Biography:...
(from the album Amethyst Rock Star) - "I Feel You" (featuring Esthero) by Nelly FurtadoNelly FurtadoNelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
(from Nelly Furtado's Whoa Nelly! (International Version) and from the "I'm Like A Bird" single) - "The Universal Quest" (featuring Esthero) by Lisa "Left Eye" LopesLisa LopesLisa Nicole Lopes better known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, singer, dancer, actress, television host, and songwriter...
(from the album SupernovaSupernova (Lisa Lopes album)Supernova is the debut and final studio album by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes .-Album information:The album was not released in the United States, although it was released in other countries. The first single, "The Block Party", was sent to radio in the summer of 2001, becoming a top 20 hit in the U.K.,...
)
2002
- "How Could I?" (featuring Esthero) by John FortéJohn FortéJohn Forté is a Grammy-nominated American recording artist, composer, music producer, educator and activist. He achieved fame while writing, producing and performing with the celebrated hip hop group The Fugees during the 1990’s, and has released four solo albums, including his most recent effort,...
(from the album I, John) - "Run for Your Life" (featuring Esthero) by Jarvis Church (from the album Shake It Off)
- "Keep The Beat" by Artists For WarChild Canada (from the compilation album Much Dance 2003; Esthero appears alongside other contemporary Canadian artists)
- "The Streets Where You Live" by The Buried Heart Broject (from the compilation album Women & Songs 6; this was charity single for the Buried Heart Society)
2003
- "White RabbitWhite Rabbit (song)"White Rabbit" is a song from Jefferson Airplane's 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow. It was released as a single and became the band's second top ten success, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" (featuring Esthero) by Blue Man GroupBlue Man GroupBlue Man Group is an organization founded by Chris Wink, Matt Goldman and Phil Stanton. The organization produces theatrical shows and concerts featuring popular music, comedy and multimedia; recorded music and scores for film and television; television appearances for shows such as The Tonight...
(from the album The Complex) - " Every Day is a Holiday (With You)" (featuring Sean LennonSean Lennonis an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist and actor. He is the only child of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. His godfather is Sir Elton John.-Early life and education:...
) by Esthero (from Down With Love: Music from the Motion Picture (2003); the song does not appear in the film but does appear on Esthero's 2005 album Wikkid Lil Grrrls) - "Heaven" (featuring Esthero) by Sugar RaySugar RaySugar Ray is a band from Orange County, California. The band, starting off more as an alternative metal band, first gained fame in 1997 with their release of the song "Fly". This song's success, coupled with its pop rock sound that was quite different from the rest of their material at the time,...
(from the album In the Pursuit of Leisure) - "Coming Down" (featuring Esthero) by The Oddities (from the album Scenic Route)
- "One Life" (featuring Poetic & Esthero) by Last Emperor (from the album Music, Magic & Myth)
2004
- "Life" by Artists For WarChild Canada (from the compilation album Much Dance 2004; Esthero appears alongside Graph NobelGraph NobelGraph Nobel is a Canadian indie/alternative/pop musician and songwriter. Her music is "hip-hop inspired with punk rock abandon".Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario to Trinidadian parents, Graph Nobel began writing music early, at the age of 14, then performing studio recordings at 17...
, Jully BlackJully BlackJully Black |Julie]]"; born Jullyann Inderia Gordon; November 8, 1977) is a Canadian R&B singer–songwriter. She has collaborated and written for many artists, including Nas, Missy Elliott, Saukrates, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Destiny's Child, and Sean Paul.-Life & career:Black was born Jullyann...
and Keshia ChanteKeshia ChantéKeshia Chanté is a Canadian Juno Award-winning critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, model, and actress...
) - "Summertime" (featuring Esthero) by Mos DefMos DefDante Terrell Smith is an American actor and Emcee known by the stage names Mos Def and Yasiin Bey. He started his hip hop career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics, after which he appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. With Talib Kweli, he formed the duo Black Star, which...
(from the album Mos Def Presents Medina Green) - "Summer Breeze" (featuring Esthero) by Onda (from the compilation cover album The Isley Brothers - Taken to the Next Phase)
2005
- "Too Rude" (featuring Esthero) by Carmen RizzoCarmen RizzoCarmen Rizzo is a producer and music engineer who has worked with Alanis Morissette, Oakenfold, Kate Havnevik, Huun-Huur-Tu, Temposhark, Jem, Niyaz and Esthero. In addition, he has recorded his own albums entitled The Lost Art of the Idle Moment , Ornament of an Imposter , and Looking Through...
(from the album The Lost Art of the Idle Moment)
2006
- "Another Great Love Gone By" (featuring Esthero) by Vikter DuplaixVikter DuplaixVikter Duplaix, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ. Duplaix has traditional soul singer’s beginnings – being raised in both Philadelphia and Augusta, Georgia singing in church choirs, and later took work programming drum tracks while working at a Philadelphia...
(from the album Bold & Beautiful) - "Final Home" (with Esthero) by DJ KrushDJ Krush, better known as DJ Krush, is a producer and DJ. He is known for his atmospheric instrumental production which incorporates sound elements from nature and extensive use of jazz and soul samples.-Biography:...
(from the remix album Stepping Stones: The Self-Remixed Best) - "Make U Fly" (featuring Esthero) by Zion IZion IZion I are a hip hop duo from Oakland, California. The duo consists of producer DJ AmpLive and MC Zumbi. The group is known to its followers for Amp's futuristic production techniques, using a mix of live instrumentation and samples, and Zumbi's positive and socially conscious lyrics. Zion I...
and The GrouchThe GrouchThe Grouch may refer to:*Dyskolos, a comedy by the Greek dramatist Menander whose title has been translated as The Grouch, The Curmudgeon, or The Misanthrope*The Grouch *Oscar the Grouch, a character on Sesame Street...
(from the album Heroes in the City of DopeHeroes in the City of DopeHeroes in the City of Dope is a collaboration album by West Coast hip hop artists Zion I and The Grouch, released October 10, 2006 on Om Records. The album features production from Zion I's producer Amp Live, The Grouch and his fellow Living Legends member Eligh. Guest appearances are provided by...
) - "Shine" (with Esthero) by Boney JamesBoney JamesBoney James, is a saxophonist, songwriter and producer who popularized urban jazz...
(from the album Shine)
2008
- "Yes We CanYes We Can"Yes We Can" is the first single from Change Is Now: Renewing America's Promise, a compilation album organised and produced by Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am...
" - "Laid Back" (featuring Esthero) by Fonzworth BentleyFonzworth BentleyDerrick Watkins, in Atlanta, Georgia and popularly known as Fonzworth Bentley or Farnsworth Bentley, is a musician and author. He is perhaps best known for being Sean Combs' former personal valet and assistant, as first seen in Making the Band 2, and is currently the host of MTV's From G's to Gents...
(from the album C.O.L.O.U.R.S.) - "Street Lights" (background vocals by Esthero) by Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
(from the album 808s & Heartbreak808s & Heartbreak808s & Heartbreak is the fourth studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released November 24, 2008 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States. Recording sessions for the album took place at Glenwood Studios in Burbank, California and Avex Recording Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii during...
)
2009
- "Undertow" (featuring The FrayThe Fray-Literature:*Fray, a phenomenon in Terry Pratchett's The Carpet People*Fray , a comic book series by Joss Whedon**Melaka Fray, titular character of the comic book series-Music:*"Fray", a song from the album 14 Shades of Grey by Staind...
& Esthero) by TimbalandTimbalandTimothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
(from the album Shock Value 2) - "Can You Feel It" (featuring Esthero & SebastianSebastian (rapper)Garland Mosley , commonly known by his stage name Sebastian, is an American rapper and songwriter...
) by TimbalandTimbalandTimothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
(from the album Shock Value 2)
2010
- "Wavin' Flag" by Young Artists for Haiti, originally written & released by K'naanK'naanK'naan , born Keinan Abdi Warsame in 1978, is a Somali Canadian poet, rapper, singer, songwriter and instrumentalist.-Biography:Born in Somalia, K'naan spent his childhood in Mogadishu and lived there during the Somali Civil War, which began in 1991. His aunt, Magool, was one of Somalia's most...
(Collaborative single release for Haiti earthquake relief) - "Spaceship" (featuring Esthero) by Stat QuoStat QuoStanley Benton, better known as Stat Quo, is an American rapper. Benton worked his way to college and attended University of Florida, where he majored in economics and international business in 2000. Benton was contemplating law school, until veteran Southern rapper Scarface encouraged him to rap...
(from the album StatlantaStatlanta-Charts:...
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See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
External links
- Nearly Civilized, Esthero's official website
- Esthero's personal blog
- BackPocketMag.com Artist Profile, Feature on Esthero by Matthew Stroul