i must admit i was a bit of a hater. i don't like artist being pushed down my throat by other artists that i like. so even though i love john legend i refused to like...even really listen to estelle. my bad.

in prep for what i thought was a jl/estelle show at the highline ballroom i sampled some tracks. she wasn't there - and i was a little disappointed. now i'm listening to shine on heavy rotation and i'm mad at myself for being a hater. lesson learned.

pretty please/out the way/substitute love -- all fire!