"Break My Heart" is first single taken from Estelle's third studio album All of Me, featuring American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on 26 April 2011.[1]
Background
The lead single from her third album All of Me, "Break My Heart" is a breezy mid-tempo tune and was produced by Don Cannon and features Aston Martin Music rapper Rick Ross.[2] Estelle released two versions of the remix, one containing Swizz Beatz, Raekwon and Wretch 32 for the UK market and a second featuring the British songstress spitting bars with Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss for the US.[2] Estelle began her career as a rapper and she told The Boombox she had no problem returning to her rapping roots. "I started as a rapper, my first album (The 18th Day) was damn near all rap, so people know me as a rapper from home," she said. "This wasn't scary, I enjoyed rapping again. I felt like I needed to spit some bars."[2]
Critical reception
Jonathan Landum from Associated Press wrote that on the album's lead single "the singer struggles with her trust issues on the midtempo, radio-friendly track."[3] Margaret Wappler from Los Angeles Times wrote that Estelle "somehow manages to make king pimp Rick Ross sound like a romantic."[4] Jon Dolan from Rolling Stone considered the track "gingerly hopeful" and said that "it's her kind of realness, conversational and smooth just the same."[5]
Music video
The video was shot in Malibu, California and was directed by Iren Brown.[6] Estelle said "The basic concept is I’m rolling up to this house and I’m having a dinner party, but I invited this guy that I’m trying to get it on with," explained the British songstress, who models a variety of chic looks. "And the entire time I’m thinking about him, but in my heart I’m doubting, maybe he’ll break my heart. I pray he doesn’t break my heart."[2]
