<Tr> <Td> "Homecoming" (2008) Homecoming 2008 </Td> <Td> "American Boy" (2008) American Boy2008 </Td> <Td> "Put On" (2008) Put On 2008 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Alternative cover </Th> </Tr> <P> "American Boy" is a song recorded by British rapper and singer Estelle for her second studio album Shine (2008). It features vocals from American rapper Kanye West . The song was written by Estelle, West, will.i.am, John Legend, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, Armand and Keith Harris . It was produced by will.i.am, who also produced the album's previous single, "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)", and uses the beat from the song "Impatient" from his own third studio album Songs About Girls (2007). "American Boy" is a breezy disco - funk song that lyrically describes a romance with an American suitor . The song's conception came after Legend, Estelle's mentor, suggested she write a song about meeting an American man . </P> <P> "American Boy" was released by Atlantic Records as the album's second single on 31 March 2008 . The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its fresh sound and production . The song reached the top five in many European and Oceanic markets, including Belgium and Estelle's native United Kingdom where it reached the chart's summit . It also achieved success in the United States, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming Estelle's breakout song in the country . The song earned many nominations, and ultimately won a Grammy Award for Best Rap / Sung Collaboration . The music video, featuring a variety of celebrity guests, earned a Video Music Award nomination for Best UK Video . As a result of the song's popularity, Estelle performed it at several award shows and venues . </P>

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