Viewers excited for the new episode of Empire tomorrow (March 4) have a lot to look forward to. Musical guest, Grammy-winner Estelle, will perform a duet for "Conqueror" with Jussie Smollett on the ninth episode of the show.
The British singer/songwriter/rapper recently interviewed with The Hollywood Reporter about her appearance in Empire--her first prime time TV role.
"This is a huge moment. People don't normally have all of these opinions on Instagram or Twitter about a show," Estelle told THR. "But with the rise of Being Mary Jane and Empire, these shows show what culture is doing, what's happening in life right now. It's a good thing. If people are talking, it's a good thing."
THR reported, Estelle's character on Empire, Delphine, forms a friendship with Jamal played by Smollett. On the show, Delphine records "Conqueror," which is Estelle's single from her album, True Romance. They record another version of the single — this time as a duet with Smollett.
Smollett has been showcasing his musical talents throughout the course of this season, landing him a record deal with Columbia Records outside of the show.
Estelle believes "Conqueror" was the perfect song because it outlines what Jamal goes through. Laughingly she added that Jussie "added the stank to it!"
"I could tell Jussie related to it as well, just personally. I think you can act as much as you want, but the real is the real is the real. I understand that feeling of being passed over and being the underdog and always having to prove yourself. It's a very irritating feeling, but it is what it is, and this song kind of describes that and how man, I will fight for who I am, and what I believe I am. I'm not going to give up," Estelle relayed to THR.
Episode nine "Unto the Breach" airs Wednesday, March 4 at 9 p.m. EST. The Empire Youtube Channel, posted the heartfelt duet by Estelle and Smollett.
Check it out, and let us know what you think:
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