Angels & Stars

"Angels & Stars" is a song by American singer-songwriter Eric Turner, released as his debut solo single in the United States on January 31, 2012. It features vocals from American and British rappers Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah, respectively."New Music: Eric Turner f/ Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah - 'Angels & Stars'". Rap-Up. January 18, 2012. The accompanying music video, directed by P.R. Brown, was released to Turner's YouTube channel on February 3, 2012. An extended play of remixes was later released to digital outlets on April 3, 2012. The three performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 10, 2012.
== Background ==
The track leaked online several weeks prior to the official release date on January 18, 2012.Vaughn, Stephanie (January 31, 2012). "Eric Turner ft. Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah - Angels & Stars". DJBooth.
In an exclusive interview with Directlyrics.com, Turner noted that the collaboration came about "naturally", with mutual respect for one another. He recalled whilst filming the music video, "Both Lupe and I are big into politics so we had some pretty intense discussions". The song was also written at the same time as the Tempah's "Written in the Stars", which was noted to be similar sonically, with the same producer.Apaza, Kevin (March 3, 2012). "KEVIPOD Interviews Eric Turner...". Directlyrics.com.
Turner was also featured on Fiasco's songs "Break the Chain" and "Stereo Sun".
== Personnel ==
* Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer
* Eric Turner - lead artist, vocals, writer
* Eshraque "iSHi" Mughal – writer, producer, mixing engineer, recording engineer
* Hannes Adlercreutz – bass (vocal)
* Patrick "Tinie Tempah" Okogwu – featured artist, vocals, writer
* Robert Vadadi – guitar
* Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Fiasco – featured artist, vocals, writer
== Track listing ==
== Lyrics ==
== Gallery ==
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== References ==
Category:2012 songs
Category:Featured songs
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Singles
Category:Songs
Category:Songs with music videos