Estelle Unveils Sixth Studio Album Stay Alta at Midnight
Celebrated singer drops long-anticipated project with Keith Harris, rising collaborators!
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London-based singer-songwriter Estelle is set to unveil her sixth studio album, Stay Alta, at midnight tonight. The announcement arrived on her official Instagram, where she posted the album artwork and production credits. “Tomorrow (12 midnight) my 6th studio album ‘Stay Alta’ will be out,” she wrote, tagging producer Keith Harris and her Est1980 label partner at Fab Factory Studios. “Your light is real,” she added, before sending love to collaborators Tennessee Slim, Keyon Harrold, Channel Tres, Durand Bernarr, TeeDramses, R. Soulstar and LaRussell.
Stay Alta Drops At Midnight
In the post (instagram.com/p/DJ9jmZSJtU4/), Estelle shared a moody cover image of herself backlit by a ring of warm light, evoking the album’s theme of elevation and illumination. Fans have been awaiting this release since an earlier teaser in May (instagram.com/p/DJ7q_zNBLPB/), where she first revealed the title Stay Alta and confirmed Keith Harris as co-producer. According to her caption then, the project was “coming this Friday” on May 23, marking a swift build-up to tonight’s drop.
Production And Collaborations
Stay Alta is produced by multi-platinum songwriter and Grammy nominee Keith Harris, known for his work with major pop and hip-hop acts. The album credits also list Fab Factory Studios’ Est1980 imprint, suggesting a hands-on role for Estelle herself in the creative process. Beyond production, the record features guest appearances from a diverse cast of rising talents: from veteran trumpeter Keyon Harrold to channel-blurring artists like Channel Tres and R. Soulstar. R&B singer Durand Bernarr and emerging songwriter LaRussell join the lineup, alongside Tennessee Slim and TeeDramses, signaling Estelle’s commitment to both established and underground voices.
Estelle’s Evolution To Her Sixth Album
Since bursting onto the scene with her debut The 18th Day in 2004, Estelle has navigated pop, soul, reggae and hip-hop with fluidity. Her second album, Shine (2008), spawned the global hit “American Boy,” earning her a Grammy Award in 2009. She followed with All of Me (2012), True Romance (2015) and the reggae-inspired Lovers Rock (2018). Each project has shown a different facet of her artistry, and Stay Alta promises to continue that trajectory by blending soulful melodies with modern production.
In recent months, Estelle has maintained visibility through live sessions and interviews. She appeared on The Estelle Show via SiriusXM and Pandora, celebrating international artists and performing new material. She also joined SiriusXM’s “Welcome to LA Garage” series, sharing the stage with Lucky Daye, Alexis Izley and others in an intimate showcase taped for Sway’s Universe. Those performances hinted at Stay Alta’s sonic palette, which mixes live instrumentation with sleek electronic beats.
Critics have noted Estelle’s knack for crafting uplifting anthems grounded in personal experience. Early reviews of Stay Alta singles highlight the record’s themes of resilience, self-illumination and community. In her Instagram caption she summed it up simply: “Your light is real,” a message she aims to send to listeners worldwide.
As the clock ticks down to 12 a.m. local time, fans can stream Stay Alta on all major platforms. With its blend of veteran songwriting and fresh talent, the album is poised to reaffirm Estelle’s status as one of Britain’s most versatile voices.
Listen for yourself when Stay Alta lands at midnight—Estelle’s light is very much real, and it’s shining brighter than ever.
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