This a number one champion sound (yeah) Yeah, Estelle, we 'bout to get down (get down) Who the hottest in the world right now? (Uh) Just touched down in London town (uh) Bet they give me a pound (uh) Tell 'em, put the money in my hand right now (yes) Tell the promoter, we need more seats We just sold out all the floor seats
@@floppa_gaemer Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya" I just met this five-foot-seven guy who's just my type Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin' Don't like his baggy jeans, but I might like what's underneath them And, no, I ain't been to MIA I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake First, let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin I'm likin' this American boy, American boy Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy, American boy La, la la, la la, eya La, la la, la la, eya La, la la, la la, eya Will you be my American boy? American boy Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway Let's go shopping, maybe then we'll go to a café Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood I never been to Brooklyn, and I'd like to see what's good Dressed in all your fancy clothes Sneakers lookin' fresh to death, I'm lovin' those Shell Toes Walkin' that walk, talk that slick talk I'm likin' this American boy, American boy Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy Tell 'em wah gwan, blud! Who killin' them in the UK? Everybody gonna say, "You, K" Reluctantly, 'cause most of this press don't fuck with me Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down Don't act a fool now, now" I always act a fool, ow, ow Ain't nothing new now, now He crazy, I know what you thinkin' Ribena, I know what you're drinkin' Rap singer, chain blinger Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinkin' What's your persona about this Americana rhymer? Am I shallow 'cause all my clothes designer? Uh Dressed smart like a London bloke (yeah) Before he speak his suit bespoke (woop) And you thought he was cute before Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke (woo) And I know you ain't into all that I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit But I still talk that ca-a-ash 'Cause a lotta wags wanna hear it And I'm feelin' like Mike at his baddest Like The Pips at their gladdest And I know they love it So to hell with all that rubbish Would you be my love, my love? Would you be mine? Would you be my love, my love? Would you be mine? Could you be my love, my love? (Ooh) Would you be my American boy? American boy Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day (ooh, someday) Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay (I wanna see the Bay) I really want to (you) come kick it with you (ooh-ooh-ooh) You'll be my American boy, American boy (be my American boy) Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day (I'd like to go some day) Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA (see LA) I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy, American boy La, la la, la la, eya (la, la) La, la la, la la, eya (ooh, ooh) La, la la, la la, eya Will you be my American boy?
Ugh I wish it were as simple as women only liking 6'+ guys, I really wish it were. But coming from someone in the 6'+ club, that just isn't how it works.
10 years later and i still don’t see how anyone could hate this song (Edit: Crazy how I got more likes than dislikes on this video. Lol love to see it)
there are 2 ways someone can hate this song. 1. it's too catchy. If the chorus got stuck in a doctors they might accidentally give someone a prescription for 'American boy' 2. It remind them of their ex.
I love how flat, almost monotone Kanye’s voice is throughout the whole song, especially his last verse. It contrasts with Estelle’s dynamic voice so perfectly, this might be one of the most iconic music duos in history and they only made one song together.
am I the only one stumped by this comment and its popularity, I thought Kanye's verse was one of the perfect examples of incorporating a rap verse in a pop song, he sort of sings and adds variation in his voice and doesn't just straight rap the verse. contrast that with most rap verses, Kanye's is definitely not monotone
This song makes me feel like I’m driving home from my job in the financial district, it’s night, streets are almost empty, and the lights from the buildings around me in Manhattan are shining
Honestly the fact that this song has such an active comment section and multiple people watching all the time is awesome. This is such an incredible song
when i was a small toddler this was the only song that would stop me crying lmao. my mam honestly got sick of having to listening to it all the time haha. 11 years later and i still love this song
The first time I saw this video I literally melted because Estelle is drop Dead gorgeous delicious delectable out of this world woman Thank you Estelle God bless Much love for you
This song has so much meaning to me. I am from NYC but was studying abroad in England when this song came out. During this time, I met an amazing British woman. She told me that this song reminded her of me. I was unable to stay with her because my student visa expired. I then lost touch with her but always missed her. I have recently reconnected with her. Wish me luck!
I love Estelle so much, she’s pretty, has a beautiful voice, and is so original and underrated. I don’t care if it’s 2019 this song needs to be on the radio
@@zdodops8490 They film it twio times with the same camera position. Then they "cut" the picture in the middle, so the first video is on the left side and the second on the right side. You can create video, where your reflection in the mirror does something different than you.
*Exactly. There’s literally no POSSIBLE way for an app to ruin a song, it’s a song it’s not like they went on the music video and changed the actual song itself. And this is coming from someone who hates TikTok, y’all need to chill out fr.*
@Wry tho? It doesn't matter if an app uses it. It's not your song, and you can't say people are bad because they listened to a song first on a app that has 800 million people using it. If you think about it, tik tok has made this song better by making more people listen to it. But I do agree some songs are ruined by tiktok trends, but not necessarily this one.
You’ve got to check out the two songs Janelle Monae did on the album “purple ribbon all stars - got purp? vol. 2” “Letting Go” and “Time will reveal” The first one is more like this song
Jamie Stubbs people hate Kanye, so they already hold preconceived notions to how they view his music. It could be a great song, but it’s a Kanye song, so they already hate it
I remember during the time this song stayed on the international songs chart on the radio in my country, it was not voted much, and disappeared quickly, but I really loved it, and I still listen to it until now. Even though I don't understand the lyrics much, I never forget the unique beat and rhythm.
Estelle, American Boy dis = this da = the yeah = yes bout = about bet = I bet = I am certain kick/pick = meet/make love?? hey = exclamation used to attract attention em = them cali = california neva = never fresh to def = very stylish? (US rap) walkin, likin = walking, liking killin em = killing them = having success Brama = Brahma, Hindu god? cuz = because wit = with aint nothin = isn’t anything ya = you thinkin = thinking drinkin = drinking chain blinger. Chain = do something continuously or, to be addicted to something (chain smoker). Bling = expensive clothes and jewellery to show off Holla = holler = loud shout chick = young woman blinkin = blinking = briefly close your eyes persona (not colloquial) = persons character bloke = man bespoke (not colloquial) = made especially for a specific person or purpose. Not mass produced. pea coat (not colloquial) = short coat of thick material wag = a person who makes jokes wanna = want to to hell with that = I don’t care about that
The flow of the song is so natural and unforced. You can see that both of them, especially Estelle, improvising and having fun, with little snippets of errors in the movement, which actually make the entire production even more unique,
Nostalgia is one powerful thing, how can just some notes of music can bring me back memories of when my family and I were homeless and going from hotel to hotel in 2008, and this music was always playing on the radio, and these notes can transform it into good memories
I love the contrast. Song about few wheeling the country clubbing and spending money the background music for people in the struggle. Catchy tune and good for dancing but like most modern music it's all style with ZERO substance. And none of these cats know boots riley and the coup. Once they escape the struggle they never look back. Their narcissism protects them from everything they leave behind. The dance on the heads of those still under water.
lyrics ♡ [Intro: Kanye West] This a number one champion sound Yeah, Estelle, we about to get down Who the hottest in the world right now? Just touched down in London town Bet they give me a pound Tell them put the money in my hand right now Tell the promoter we need more seats We just sold out all the floor seats [Hook 1: Estelle] Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy [Verse 1: Estelle] He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya." I just met this 5-foot-7 guy who's just my type Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin' Don't like his baggy jeans But I might like what's underneath them And, no, I ain't been to MIA I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin I'm liking this American boy, American boy[Hook 1: Estelle] Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy [Verse 2: Estelle] Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway Let's go shopping, baby, then we'll go to a café Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good Dressed in all your fancy clothes Sneakers looking fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes Walking that walk, talk that slick talk I'm liking this American boy, American boy [Hook 1: Estelle] Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy [Interlude: Estelle] Tell 'em wah gwaan, blud! [Verse 3: Kanye West] Who killing them in the UK? Everybody going to say "You, K!" Reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck with me Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down Don't act a fool now, now." I always act a fool oww, oww Ain't nothing new now, now He crazy, I know what you thinking Ribena, I know what you're drinking Rap singer, chain blinger Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinking What's your persona about this Americana rhymer? Am I shallow ‘cause all my clothes designer? Dressed smart like a London bloke Before he speak his suit bespoke And you thought he was cute before Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke And I know you ain't into all that I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit But I still talk that ca-a-ash ‘Cause a lot of wags want to hear it And I'm feeling like Mike at his baddest Like The Pips at their gladdest And I know they love it So to hell with all that rubbish[Bridge: Estelle] Would you be my love, my love? Could you be mine? Would you be my love, my love? Could you be mine? Would you be my love, my love? Would you be my American boy, American boy? [Hook 2: Estelle] Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day Take me to Chicago, San Francisco bay I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy, American boy
it's amazing how this song captured a period of my childhood and let me grow old, even though I live halfway around the world in africa. Classic music ❤🔥
All these years later and this is still a banger! Came out when I was a senior in high school, and I’m a doctor now! Hoping to be doing a masters in the UK next year. Send positive energy ❤️🙏🏾
They both killed it in this. So many memories I was in Cambridge visiting when thing song came out. Crazy how it just sounds as timeless as it was back then.
It's funny how you went to youtube, searched for this video, scrolled down to the comment section, opened up the reply section and typed in your meaningless comment on how one of the most influential musicians in the pop scene is "weak" because apparently your point of view is different from his on something (without even mentioning the context). Next time you write something, think at least for 5 minutes before replying otherwise you will make a fool out of youself.
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New Music!!! It’s out! “Oh I” Is out now! Streaming everywhere! Go run it up. found.ee/estelleohi
This a number one champion sound (yeah)
Yeah, Estelle, we 'bout to get down (get down)
Who the hottest in the world right now? (Uh)
Just touched down in London town (uh)
Bet they give me a pound (uh)
Tell 'em, put the money in my hand right now (yes)
Tell the promoter, we need more seats
We just sold out all the floor seats
hi
@@floppa_gaemer Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy
He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya"
I just met this five-foot-seven guy who's just my type
Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin'
Don't like his baggy jeans, but I might like what's underneath them
And, no, I ain't been to MIA
I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake
First, let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin
I'm likin' this American boy, American boy
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy, American boy
La, la la, la la, eya
La, la la, la la, eya
La, la la, la la, eya
Will you be my American boy? American boy
Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
Let's go shopping, maybe then we'll go to a café
Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
I never been to Brooklyn, and I'd like to see what's good
Dressed in all your fancy clothes
Sneakers lookin' fresh to death, I'm lovin' those Shell Toes
Walkin' that walk, talk that slick talk
I'm likin' this American boy, American boy
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy
Tell 'em wah gwan, blud!
Who killin' them in the UK?
Everybody gonna say, "You, K"
Reluctantly, 'cause most of this press don't fuck with me
Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down
Don't act a fool now, now"
I always act a fool, ow, ow
Ain't nothing new now, now
He crazy, I know what you thinkin'
Ribena, I know what you're drinkin'
Rap singer, chain blinger
Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinkin'
What's your persona about this Americana rhymer?
Am I shallow 'cause all my clothes designer? Uh
Dressed smart like a London bloke (yeah)
Before he speak his suit bespoke (woop)
And you thought he was cute before
Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke (woo)
And I know you ain't into all that
I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit
But I still talk that ca-a-ash
'Cause a lotta wags wanna hear it
And I'm feelin' like Mike at his baddest
Like The Pips at their gladdest
And I know they love it
So to hell with all that rubbish
Would you be my love, my love?
Would you be mine?
Would you be my love, my love?
Would you be mine?
Could you be my love, my love? (Ooh)
Would you be my American boy? American boy
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day (ooh, someday)
Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay (I wanna see the Bay)
I really want to (you) come kick it with you (ooh-ooh-ooh)
You'll be my American boy, American boy (be my American boy)
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day (I'd like to go some day)
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA (see LA)
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy, American boy
La, la la, la la, eya (la, la)
La, la la, la la, eya (ooh, ooh)
La, la la, la la, eya
Will you be my American boy?
no way bro
girl im almost done with steven uni
the fact that its 2021 and this still sounds brand new
IKR
Fr
mhm
💛💛💛
Honestly though. This coulda came out yesterday
This song was so far ahead of it’s time, honestly.
how
@kyng davyd yes but i stil dont get it
Why were all listening again in damn near 2020
08 not that much ahead of it's time
It's a good song but very much if it's time not ahead of it
"I just met this 5'7 guy who's just my type"
thank you Estelle for the confidence boost.
Ugh I wish it were as simple as women only liking 6'+ guys, I really wish it were. But coming from someone in the 6'+ club, that just isn't how it works.
Brother find a 6"0 chick that like to wear heels and knock it down
Lol ya I'm only 5 feet tall so I was lucky to not have to worry about height requirements. My husband is only 5'5 which is perfect for me
I'm 5'5 and have found my preferred height range is 5'7-5'10 :)
@@Sarah-vy7ei hopefully personality is a requirement above height lol
My favorite part is her dancing one way but her shadow dancing another way. Such an artistic touch ❤
I liked that as well..
God, I haven't listened to this in years. This makes me NOSTALGIC
Welcome back to this masterpiece ❤️
I just rembered it and search American girl by mistake😂😂i missed this song no cap
Same bro, i fell nostalgic
2000-2010 songs are BANGING
Ikrrr
How this gave me nostalgia for memories I didn’t have
Xd me too
Yeah, right?! I'm impressed.
Me too
Gavin Wilcox 😂😂😂 same
bruh how old are you?
an all time banger no matter what year
Fr
👍
Falk
I’ve Aten 3 Plastic Bottles In A 9 Hour Span
fax
Gotta number 1 victory royal🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🔥🗣️🔥🗣️
finaly some one who said it
JUST WIPED OUT TOMATO TOWN 🗣️🔥🔥🔥🗣️🔥
@@Mia-yj5du no before it’s “ya Fortnite we bout to get down. (Get down.) 10 kills on the board right now.
I thought Chug Jug was copying this song😂😅
@@IvannaSierra-hi9euit did lol
This song just doesn't age at all, its so catchy and fun. Makes me want to travel.
@Chicken God what? Typo
@@SirOzinn ???
"Tell em wah gwan blud"
lmaoo yess i feel this
@Chicken God he finally has 2.1k likes now
10 years later and i still don’t see how anyone could hate this song
(Edit: Crazy how I got more likes than dislikes on this video. Lol love to see it)
Ikr!!
Right
there are 2 ways someone can hate this song.
1. it's too catchy. If the chorus got stuck in a doctors they might accidentally give someone a prescription for 'American boy'
2. It remind them of their ex.
*because Tik Tok*
Ikr
How can a song have so many ICONIC parts????
Shakespeare wishes he asked a question so important
kanye west
yess basically every verse is so memorable
When the song itself is iconic
The beat, Estelle's verses, Kanye's verses, the hook, the background vocals, the video, everything is iconic
I was born in 2003, grew up on the edge of 90s kids and 2000s. I am so glad i was alive during this era, THANK YOU GOD!!!!
I was born in 2005 and I LOVED this song as a kid
I love how flat, almost monotone Kanye’s voice is throughout the whole song, especially his last verse. It contrasts with Estelle’s dynamic voice so perfectly, this might be one of the most iconic music duos in history and they only made one song together.
Selling this first reply spot before this blows the hell up, just reply to me and I’ll mention you here 😌
Holy fuck. This is pure truth.
Holy shit ur right!
am I the only one stumped by this comment and its popularity, I thought Kanye's verse was one of the perfect examples of incorporating a rap verse in a pop song, he sort of sings and adds variation in his voice and doesn't just straight rap the verse. contrast that with most rap verses, Kanye's is definitely not monotone
@@thomasnelson5758 Nah man ur def right I was super stoned when I commented that
This song been out forever why is everyone acting like it just came out
It feels like it just came out. Time flies
Why not
I think this song got famous again to now a days kids that didnt know this song because of tik tok
cause of the trash people from tiktok
Lol
Her voice makes the song.
Kanyes verse tho🥵
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
thats literally how songs are made
*his
Kanyes part starting at 2:35 makes the song damnnn
This song makes me feel like I’m driving home from my job in the financial district, it’s night, streets are almost empty, and the lights from the buildings around me in Manhattan are shining
this is so real 😭😭
Oddly specific but true
14 years later and this song still hits the same
fortnite
fortnite
nah dawg, Fortnite sucks, this song is better fr fr
@@ZeRascal fr bud
@@kkrrxxfortnight
How does this still sound fresh? It's magic.
IK
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐬
This has a similar vibe to Doja Cat's Say So which prob samples this on the low ngl
Kanye west samples are timeless
Good music is eternal, friend
Honestly the fact that this song has such an active comment section and multiple people watching all the time is awesome. This is such an incredible song
this is fax
Probably because of chug jug with you
Say it Obi-wan 😌
Love Estelle
obi wan
This song is excellent: Estelle's beautiful voice, the stellar Will.i.am sample, Kanye's crisp and confident 2nd verse. It's a perfect blend
Donde lo puedo escuchar?
@@tatixhalash anywhere
You def know what's up 🙏
Lies again? Disgrace America
+ this is amazing, it still sounds like something that might have been released yesterday
Kanye was setting the world on fire at this moment. Any song he made was so popular
That's so true
So true
Every song was a hit
Yess 💞
@@hayleyweld7136 iiioioioioioi. p
when i was a small toddler this was the only song that would stop me crying lmao. my mam honestly got sick of having to listening to it all the time haha. 11 years later and i still love this song
Damn that hit me hard.... When you were a toddler? I’m assuming I’m old as hell now
@@guilhermearantes4627 you’re not old your age might be but you’re still young in your heart
Wow same actually
@@guilhermearantes4627 i was 4 years old in about 2011?
@@mr.stealyourgrill1190 haha thats cool!
The first time I saw this video I literally melted because Estelle is drop Dead gorgeous delicious delectable out of this world woman
Thank you Estelle God bless
Much love for you
Happy Birthday Estelle
Yep
Rose cuarzo hi I’m a subscriber❤️❤️
WAIT WHAT?! Happy late birthday Estelle I guess
Cardi b’s Biggest fan same lol
Robish
15 years later and the song is still insanely good
this is one of my faovrite songs
Kermit Lovers same
This song was horrific when it dropped & even worse in retrospect
James Kibirige I mean you have your opinion but I’m vibing lol
Do songs normally degrade as time passes
"we may be poor but we're rich in soul" magic. everything about this song is perfection still.
Como estas where you from
Your beautiful
where the fuck does that lyric pop up in the song?
Truth is truth. Not my kinda music but this is bang point. Guessing that makes it my kinda music.
Hmmmm... There's an oxymoron.
A
@@thedoofus1574 you'll be my American boy? La La La La La.
I can't believe I just discovered this awesome song!! The vibes of this song keep me in such a good mood. Added to my playlist!
This song aged incredibly well.
Yeah dude, I looked this up and was amazed to see "11 years ago", seriously sounds like it could've been released yesterday
The song has that very bedroom-pop sound
everything Kanye makes ages amazingly: being ahead of your time
@@wutare6643 true!!
Aged like honey.
I keep wondering why Estelle is not a bigger name. That voice. So good.
fr
Seriously. Between her music career and her VA on Steven universe im appalled
I think you don't talk to the right people
Cause she got wiped out in tomato town
@@irgendana25 I’m so confused… why are people saying this o.O
Who knew this man would end up running for president
And he didn't make it
@@quieti-fw3fq He won trump and biden cheated making Kanye the president YE2020
@@gxbe55 It’s sad that you believe that he should of won.
@@Mk-ir6jd Its sad that you Can't differ a joke and a fact
@@Mk-ir6jd he did win
0:15 is the cutest thing ever oml
I ❤2:18 as well
0:44 is kinda cute
Estelle in the background at 2:39
Nah Kanye's WAY cuter, you know it
This song has so much meaning to me. I am from NYC but was studying abroad in England when this song came out. During this time, I met an amazing British woman. She told me that this song reminded her of me. I was unable to stay with her because my student visa expired. I then lost touch with her but always missed her. I have recently reconnected with her. Wish me luck!
Good luck! Keep us posted.
She is my wife now
Nice story, great memories. Songs are the timeline of our lives.
Well let’s hope this doesn’t go like Kanye and Kim Kardashian
she wants to chug jug with you! 😏😏
It sounds so relaxing, the aesthetic is like it is a fragrance.
Very cool.
"Fragrance".
That literally described this song's aesthetic perfectly!!
@@_ani also thanks for correcting my comment!! I have very bad grammar.
@@ItsFerdiNah Omg haha I didn't mean to correct your spelling, just quoting the word 😂but you're welcome I suppose
Ha probably because it was on American Eagle’s playlist. You can smell all the fragrance.
@@_ani So true!!! An expensive fragrance!!
life was better when this song came out
True... but have to look on the bright side of things.
Allison Waddell id go back to 2008 rn
maybe bc of corona
but i liked 2016 and 2018 and when Vine came out and before Hype house came on tiktok
True
Yea... one of the worse economy crisis ever
#1 VICTORY ROYALE 🗣
I will never get over the fact that they cut Kanye’s parts out when they play this song at the grocery store that I work at
why tho?
How dare they
Cause it was so short
@@alexandertheartist7569 cuz it's Rap.
😒
This is just too iconic! Estelle just has a voice that triggers the dopamine in your brain.
It’s only iconic because of fortnite
@@InstrumentalistElle you were probably 2 year olds when this came out. Fortnite? Go to bed.
Bruh it’s a joke chill
I’m 17
@@QABM75 ikr
Listening to this during the pandemic.
blubird311 ✌️😬
YEET ITS GOOD SONG
Im just vibing doe
Relatable, lmao.
Man me too
Number-
Number-
Number one-
Number one victory Royale
😢😢😢😭😭😭fr
Yeah, Fortnite we about to get down (get down)
@@playersaurus9923 🗣🔥🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣🔥🔥🔥🗣🔥🗣🔥🗣🔥🗣🔥🗣🔥
I can't believe this song was from 2009 and it's booming in 2019 and 2020
yes
This song is form 2008
This song is untemporal. Facts
me: *minding my own business, look at the comment section*
me: ...What's tiktok?
Yeah
I love Estelle so much, she’s pretty, has a beautiful voice, and is so original and underrated. I don’t care if it’s 2019 this song needs to be on the radio
It was tho, just not anymore
𝔅𝔯𝔲𝔥
fuck her then
It’s still on the radio. All the time at my job at Equinox
Bro I heard it one time and I was like holy fuck and I sang it rlly loud
1:13 oh cool shadow effect
1:19 *wait what*
This comment needs more recognition 😂 I was like wtf
I was lost for a good 5 minutes she legit was dancing with her shadow demon
Simple Trick. But yes, confusing.
GreddiX whats the trick?
@@zdodops8490 They film it twio times with the same camera position. Then they "cut" the picture in the middle, so the first video is on the left side and the second on the right side. You can create video, where your reflection in the mirror does something different than you.
We’re gonna get! Number 1 victory royal!🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥
I miss the time when this first came out and I'd hear this on the radio during car rides because I had no responsibilities back then
SnackingOnAnts heh im like #69:)
Yes....
Simpler times
Nostalgia moment eh.
Time flies by too damn fast
God dang I can’t unhear the little kid ,and I listen to this like everyday
Ikr when I returned to this song I got really surprised when Kanye's voice wasn’t super high pitched
I am 170 but I don't want to be responsible for messing up the 169 :))
fun fact that he's a teen
It honestly doesn’t matter where we all came from, what we all know is the fact that we’re all listening and jamming out
thissss
*Exactly. There’s literally no POSSIBLE way for an app to ruin a song, it’s a song it’s not like they went on the music video and changed the actual song itself. And this is coming from someone who hates TikTok, y’all need to chill out fr.*
Am from Mexico
@Wry tho? dont jinx it bro😭😭
@Wry tho? It doesn't matter if an app uses it. It's not your song, and you can't say people are bad because they listened to a song first on a app that has 800 million people using it. If you think about it, tik tok has made this song better by making more people listen to it. But I do agree some songs are ruined by tiktok trends, but not necessarily this one.
we got a number one victory royal🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥
Chug chug sucks
One of the best produced up tempo dance r & b songs to ever come out. Never gets old to me.
Н
Ikr
You’ve got to check out the two songs Janelle Monae did on the album “purple ribbon all stars - got purp? vol. 2”
“Letting Go” and “Time will reveal”
The first one is more like this song
@@fungdark8270 been had dat, thx tho
Estelle fought for all us 5'7, short kings. I will always appreciate her for that
I dont understand what that means😂 but I'm 5'7 and I hate it😂
@@rubyr5935 she said "I just met this 5'7 guy that's just my type'
In México thats average to even tall for a man lol
@@493HZ oh okay. Thanks haha😂
TroyUzumaki She clearly says 5'7"
I’m sorry but the beat of this song is perfect for walking to. Like it’s my exact walking pace and I love it
that's what I thought too back then
A bit too fast for me I'd say :p
CrazyPandaHugz oh my gosh same thoughts
Kitto Cat walk faster
Kitto Cat lmao just playing
Classic joint💯
We still going
This song sounds nostalgic and modern at the same time it’s a 10/10
only sounds modern because pop has been trying to recreate this sound
Yes exactly my thoughts 😊 new yet nostalgic
True!
fr
@Horshu no
why is estelle so gorgeous like no joke. she’s so elegant😂🥺😂
@Mariana Polizzi that doesn't make any sense. Are you saying everyone from other countries are ugly?
@@ChosenMan37 yes
Why does it have to be a joke
Jacy Lovelace it’s not that’s why i said “no joke”.
@@ChosenMan37 y r u tight tho
This song was so ahead of its time i don’t know how anybody would hate this song.
Swapilla happens with most things that include mr west
Jamie Stubbs people hate Kanye, so they already hold preconceived notions to how they view his music. It could be a great song, but it’s a Kanye song, so they already hate it
I like potates
You’ve clearly just copied the top comment here😂
@@michaellawrenson8345 It's an opinion it was not made so i can get likes,think before you talk .
#1 victory royale
Her voice has so much soul I love it
Yea, especially when she does those short breathy sounds when Kanye is rapping. Reminded me of James Brown- brilliant!
fr
@@treehuggerdude4 yeeeah.
Ikr
That's fucking racist dude
I remember during the time this song stayed on the international songs chart on the radio in my country, it was not voted much, and disappeared quickly, but I really loved it, and I still listen to it until now. Even though I don't understand the lyrics much, I never forget the unique beat and rhythm.
Awww im so glad you love this song that way! This song is so addicting 😂😂
Estelle, American Boy
dis = this
da = the
yeah = yes
bout = about
bet = I bet = I am certain
kick/pick = meet/make love??
hey = exclamation used to attract attention em = them
cali = california
neva = never
fresh to def = very stylish? (US rap)
walkin, likin = walking, liking
killin em = killing them = having success
Brama = Brahma, Hindu god?
cuz = because
wit = with
aint nothin = isn’t anything
ya = you
thinkin = thinking
drinkin = drinking
chain blinger. Chain = do something continuously or, to be addicted to something (chain smoker). Bling = expensive clothes and jewellery to show off
Holla = holler = loud shout
chick = young woman
blinkin = blinking = briefly close your eyes
persona (not colloquial) = persons character
bloke = man
bespoke (not colloquial) = made especially for a specific person or purpose. Not mass produced. pea coat (not colloquial) = short coat of thick material
wag = a person who makes jokes
wanna = want to
to hell with that = I don’t care about that
@@mosca3289 oh wow you really took the time 😭
Addictive!! Greetings from Ecuador South America
kênh nào thế?
2009 American boy
2019 true kinda love
2020m *Bitch, me no die*
I'm gonna say the S-word!
REEEEE
@@iloveobbiesxd squidward
Gacha PleaseStahp please do stop
The flow of the song is so natural and unforced.
You can see that both of them, especially Estelle, improvising and having fun, with little snippets of errors in the movement, which actually make the entire production even more unique,
I can’t listen to this song anymore with out hearing “it”
Don’t remind me.
My youtube client malfunctioned and started playing that along with this song at the same time. I had to refresh the page to get it to stop.
same
WE CAN BE PRO FORTNITE GAYMERRRRS
@@rwinnovation7758 why would you want the mashup to stop?
Why is this becoming popular again?? -I guess we‘ll never know..
I think in general this genre of music has been really popular lately. And apparently it’s known from tiktok
I started to listen to music
Cause idiots are just now finding out she’s the voice of garnet from Steven universe so there tryna make a comparison lmao
Cuz this song is straight up iconic. Tho I did hear that it may be featuring in tiktok, so...
i always liked this song
31 March 2008, 10 Years Old, Congrats Estelle, it's still a banger!!!
Nassi Word, hope you're doing good yourself!
I was 7/8
This brings back so many good memories
Ricky Bony same
Wow!! 10yrs....Awesome love this song
Nassi 18 December 2006, 11 Years Old
Yes this is Amazing
I GOT A NUMBER 1 VICTORY ROYAL🗣️🔥🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🔥🔥
Chug chug sucks
Kanye looks the exact same no matter how old he is
Black dont crack unless you smoke it 💯😂
He’s a vampire
Dkarp1 ooof man
I am the best you man so down say bad word
he is a human experiment, they tried to see if they can make people age but not change. i think it worked
Holy shit this is one of those really catchy songs I almost forgot about
Yeah exactly i feel this way. I havent listening this song for 7 years maybe. Why we forget this perfect song
Same! Lol
ACAwesomeness EXACTLY!
I can't stop listening to this song! Forgot about this one.
Completely forgot about this, then heard it on the radio and remembered it.
Randomly been craving this song lately, I don’t know why...
I'm here just because I like the song
Boi wot i love u i came here cos of that
Boi wot i came also because i liked the song. I had been searching for it for years. Finally found it
Same tbh
Boi wot me too
I'm here cuz I'm drunk
WE GETTING A #1 VICTORY ROYALE WITH THIS ONE🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥❗❗
Imagine in 300 years this song being a forgotten, forever a hidden GEM burrowed in the internet.
there will be no earth in less that 300 years
iam blink Jesus Christ 💀💀
This would be Stone Age level stuff
Where they would be listening to vibration for fun in the future
Was that a pun 🥴
this is such a fun song. first time hearing the original and it's just really wholesome somehow
Wholesome?
Damn, I guess I need to re-figure my standards...
@@ShutInCuber she's in love. Kanye doesn't count
I agree, but I heard the original first, I was 6 when this came out. This song is very nostalgic to me
i love you
@@jgrimofficial thanks, doll; i love you too
Nostalgia is one powerful thing, how can just some notes of music can bring me back memories of when my family and I were homeless and going from hotel to hotel in 2008, and this music was always playing on the radio, and these notes can transform it into good memories
wtf
I love the contrast. Song about few wheeling the country clubbing and spending money the background music for people in the struggle. Catchy tune and good for dancing but like most modern music it's all style with ZERO substance. And none of these cats know boots riley and the coup. Once they escape the struggle they never look back. Their narcissism protects them from everything they leave behind. The dance on the heads of those still under water.
th-cam.com/video/Bx02w6bsWjQ/w-d-xo.html \ facts
I really hope you are safe and sound and well settled in life ❤️
I was wandering around in 2008 myself. This song just triggers a memory.
I wish she can return. She has a voice like no other. Unique.
lyrics ♡
[Intro: Kanye West]
This a number one champion sound
Yeah, Estelle, we about to get down
Who the hottest in the world right now?
Just touched down in London town
Bet they give me a pound
Tell them put the money in my hand right now
Tell the promoter we need more seats
We just sold out all the floor seats
[Hook 1: Estelle]
Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy
[Verse 1: Estelle]
He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya."
I just met this 5-foot-7 guy who's just my type
Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin'
Don't like his baggy jeans
But I might like what's underneath them
And, no, I ain't been to MIA
I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake
First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin
I'm liking this American boy, American boy[Hook 1: Estelle]
Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy
[Verse 2: Estelle]
Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
Let's go shopping, baby, then we'll go to a café
Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
Dressed in all your fancy clothes
Sneakers looking fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes
Walking that walk, talk that slick talk
I'm liking this American boy, American boy
[Hook 1: Estelle]
Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy
[Interlude: Estelle]
Tell 'em wah gwaan, blud!
[Verse 3: Kanye West]
Who killing them in the UK?
Everybody going to say "You, K!"
Reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck with me
Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down
Don't act a fool now, now."
I always act a fool oww, oww
Ain't nothing new now, now
He crazy, I know what you thinking
Ribena, I know what you're drinking
Rap singer, chain blinger
Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinking
What's your persona about this Americana rhymer?
Am I shallow ‘cause all my clothes designer?
Dressed smart like a London bloke
Before he speak his suit bespoke
And you thought he was cute before
Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke
And I know you ain't into all that
I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit
But I still talk that ca-a-ash
‘Cause a lot of wags want to hear it
And I'm feeling like Mike at his baddest
Like The Pips at their gladdest
And I know they love it
So to hell with all that rubbish[Bridge: Estelle]
Would you be my love, my love?
Could you be mine?
Would you be my love, my love?
Could you be mine?
Would you be my love, my love?
Would you be my American boy, American boy?
[Hook 2: Estelle]
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to Chicago, San Francisco bay
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy, American boy
idkk thank you so much!!
idkk 00393807457434
Thanks!
Estelle is a real gem.
i like what you did there lol
I see what u did there
Go away
i see what you did there 😏😉
I see what you did there
This song is definitely a classic banger I can't get enough of it. And I just love the register in which Estelle sings this song in.
Classic
wtf
other alexander
@@el_amo_de-las_palomas69 Whatcha you talking about Willis?
@@seanalexander1984 alexander 2
Just to remind you that the introduction sounded similar to the “Open Sesame” from Mother 3
it's amazing how this song captured a period of my childhood and let me grow old, even though I live halfway around the world in africa. Classic music ❤🔥
All these years later and this is still a banger! Came out when I was a senior in high school, and I’m a doctor now! Hoping to be doing a masters in the UK next year. Send positive energy ❤️🙏🏾
Good luck dude!
@@sua8638 Thank you!
@@ScoutmanTC it's my pleasure
Hope you have a warm welcome for when you come here next year
@@gav-ce5cm I appreciate you 🙏🏾
Why is no-one talking about John Legend who seems to be only a backup guy in this 2008 music video 😂
I was wondering about that, thought maybe he had something to do with the production of the song or something but... I guess not?
😂😂😂😂 that's what was in my mind too
She had random Celebrities included in the song just cause. I mean its showing different men and he was just included.
pretty sure John legend signed to Kanye’s label back in the day. Kanye produced “Green Light” which came out like a year before this song.
Because he isn't just a video guy. There's a few celebrities in the video. Terrance J was in it too
They both killed it in this. So many memories I was in Cambridge visiting when thing song came out. Crazy how it just sounds as timeless as it was back then.
I'm glad to be able to look this up again. This was on repeat on my ipod back 2005
Thank you for having a 13 year old changing my POV on this song.
hey broski
@@blob9133 you got some heals and a shield pot?
@@justarat_ontheinternet737 I need healing and i am only at 1hp
@@superludwigselby4204 sorry bro I found nothing in the safari :’(
@@tachankar6clipz137 i checked the upstairs of that house but not the underneath yet
STILL WATCHING ON 2018 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
mark jiao me too
mark jiao me too
In
SAME!!!
Right here 💛
This song's beat must be one of the sickest ever made
The original beat is ‘Impatient’ by Will.i.am
Mid
I wanna add wolves
Lift yourself is up there for sure
especially that weird bass at the chorus, it goes so hard
nostalgia at its finest!
This song is perfectly done well, and you tell because it still hits the same when it first came out.
It hits cuz of chug jug
true
@@JohnGottschalkFucking oath it does 😂😂
💯
The only part that aged was LA and NY being cool places to go LOL
I wish kanye was still like this
he's better doe
Renato Mn fuck no
i like the old kanye
Pan Pan
no.
I like the old Kanye, I like the new Kanye
Estelle you are a beautiful human being.
Was just thinking that; she's beautiful and her voice is somehow more so, really special.
have you heard the new cover? search American Girl Wanderlust
+TH soundcloud.com/soundbyezra/americanboyrmx way better
+facecreep and you gotta beautiful..... taste in music...
+agbugger racist.
As a Brit, I will never forget the dissonance that happened in my head when I first heard Kanye West say "Ribena".
This was the shit when MTV was still poppin
Ginsburg MTV has been garbage since 2000s :(
Ginsburg now it’s glorified buzzfeed
Ginsburg yeah now its Buzzfeed 2.0
Her voice is so effortless and I love it 😻
Estelle looks chill AF
@@jonathansmith4737 Garnet is pretty chill.
@@parkergreen2704who tf is garnet
@@GOATMichaelJordan1996 You've never seen Steven Universe?
@@GOATMichaelJordan1996it's a goated show from the golden age of cartoon network
Still can't believe she's the voice actress of Garnet
Omg I knew I recognized her voice from stronger than you
Bruh oh my I didn’t know
OH MY GOD it just clicked for me
I know right
It makes sense! This sounded so steven universe to me!
I love this song
"5'7 who's just my type" Estelle giving short bois hope since 2009
@heuheuheu hyuk hyuk that erases 95% of women in that equation
2008*
5'7 is short?!
Ai Sekaino well to girls it is (some)
@@tomdobson9343 I'm a girl, and it's not for me. Must be because of the difference between countries' standard height.
Thank you kanye very cool
-dwonald frumpf 2018
@@zombiesrcute r/woooosh
I love this song and Estelle. I blast my speakers to the top. This song NEVER gets old
Thank you 😂😂
@C Fff yes
Wonder if she gave any hits besides this
@@Mhathir Stronger than you | Steven universe
Kanye made this song good
I like your work
this track doesnt fuckin get old
T3x channel never!
really doesn't 😂 I still sing it to this day
Manne first saw it playin on Bounce Beats and still a hit 🔥
Nicki G. mm
It's funny how you went to youtube, searched for this video, scrolled down to the comment section, opened up the reply section and typed in your meaningless comment on how one of the most influential musicians in the pop scene is "weak" because apparently your point of view is different from his on something (without even mentioning the context). Next time you write something, think at least for 5 minutes before replying otherwise you will make a fool out of youself.
I think i’ll never get tired of hearing this song it’s really timeless you’re gonna catch me playing it until the day i die
She likes guys who are 5'7, what a queen 👑
lmao god tier comment
What a humble queen
@@ChaelSonnen000 eww your pfp
I'm 5'4 🥲
@@zycta7589 What, do you dislike that character?
What exactly did you find offensive in that profile picture? Please explain.