Shine (an abbreviation ofStill Here Ignoring Negative Energy) is the fifthstudio album by American rapperWale. It was released on April 28, 2017, by his label, Every Blue Moon, distributed byMaybach Music Group andAtlantic Records.[1] The production on the album was handled by multiple producers includingCool & Dre,Kane Beatz,Diplo,Lee Major,Nez & Rio andChristian Rich among others. The album also features guest appearances byDua Lipa,Chris Brown,Travis Scott,Lil Wayne,Wizkid,J Balvin andG-Eazy among others.
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| Released | April 28, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2017 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 55:20 | |||
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Shine was supported by four singles: "My PYT", "Running Back", "Fashion Week" and "Fish N Grits".[2] The album received generally mixed reviews from music critics and achieved small commercial success. It debuted at number 16 on the USBillboard 200 chart, earning 28,000album equivalent units in its first week.[3]
This album mark as Wale's third and final release under the Atlantic Records label.[4]
Singles
editThe first single from the album, "My PYT", was released on May 20, 2016.[5] Themusic video for the track premiered on July 25, 2016.[6] The song has peaked at number 54 on the USBillboard Hot 100 chart.[7]
"Running Back" featuring American rapperLil Wayne, was released as the second single on January 20, 2017.[8] The song's music video premiered on February 6, 2017.[9] It has peaked at number 100 on theBillboard Hot 100.[7]
The third single from the album, "Fashion Week" featuring American rapperG-Eazy, was released on February 24, 2017.[10] The music video for the track premiered on April 10, 2017.[11]
The album's fourth single, "Fish N Grits", was released on April 6, 2017, and features American rapperTravis Scott.[12]
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 65/100[13] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [14] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[15] |
| HotNewHipHop | 65%[16] |
| Pitchfork | 6.0/10[17] |
| XXL | 4/5[18] |
Shine was met with generally mixed reviews from music critics. AtMetacritic, which assigns anormalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received anaverage score of 65, based on five reviews.[13]
Commercial performance
editShine debuted at number 16 on the USBillboard 200 chart, earning 28,000album equivalent units in its first week.[3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thank God" |
| 3:10 | |
| 2. | "Running Back" (featuringLil Wayne) |
| Spinz Beats, Inc. | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Scarface Rozay Gotti" |
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| 5:02 |
| 4. | "My Love" (featuringMajor Lazer,Wizkid andDua Lipa) |
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| 3:48 |
| 5. | "Fashion Week" (featuringG-Eazy) |
| Christian Rich | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Colombia Heights (Te Llamo)" (featuringJ Balvin) |
| Don Cannon | 3:47 |
| 7. | "CC White" |
| 4:14 | |
| 8. | "Mathematics" |
| 4:02 | |
| 9. | "Fish N Grits" (featuringTravis Scott) | Nez & Rio | 2:57 | |
| 10. | "Fine Girl" (featuringDavido andOlamide) |
| Marcè Reazon | 4:35 |
| 11. | "Heaven on Earth" (featuringChris Brown) |
| Super Miles | 3:47 |
| 12. | "My PYT" |
| The Dope Boyz | 3:56 |
| 13. | "DNA" |
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| 3:44 |
| 14. | "Smile" (featuring Phil Adé and Zyla Moon) |
| Pro Reese | 4:46 |
| Total length: | 58:58 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- "Thank God" features additional vocals from singerRotimi
- "Scarface Rozay Gotti" features background vocals from August Grant, and additional vocals from K-Doe Sleeze
- "My Love" features background vocals fromEric Bellinger
- "Fashion Week" features background vocals from August Grant, DJ Money, Edgar Machuca, Michika Skyy and Phil Adé
- "Colombia Heights (Te Llamo)" features additional vocals from Edgar Machuca
- "CC White" and "Heaven on Earth" features background vocals from Phil Adé
- "Fine Girl" features additional vocals from DJ Money
- "My PYT" features vocals from Sam Sneak
Sample credits
- "Thank God" contains a sample of "Wind Parade", written byLarry Mizell, as performed byDonald Byrd.
- "Fashion Week" contains a sample of "Kharma Is Coming", written byKenna Zemedkun andChad Hugo, as performed byKenna.
- "CC White" contains a sample of "'Til the Cops Come Knockin'", written byMenard Maxwell and Hod David, as performed byMaxwell.
- "Fine Girl" contains a sample of "Can You Stand the Rain", written byJames Harris andTerry Lewis, as performed byNew Edition.
- "Heaven on Earth" contains a sample of "Lullabies", written byYunalis Zara'ai andChristopher Braide, as performed byYuna.
- "My PYT" contains an interpolation of "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)", written byJames Ingram andQuincy Jones, as performed byMichael Jackson and a sample of "Sexual Healing", written byMarvin Gaye,Odell Brown andDavid Ritz, as performed byMarvin Gaye.
- "Smile" contains a sample of "I Wanna Be Where You Are", written byArthur Ross andLeon Ware, as performed by Michael Jackson.
Personnel
editVocalists
Musicians
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Production
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Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[19] | 74 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[20] | 9 |
| USBillboard 200[21] | 16 |
| USTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[22] | 8 |
References
edit- ^"SHINE by Wale".Apple Music. RetrievedOctober 25, 2017.
- ^"Wale Reveals 'Shine' Album Cover, Tracklist and Release Date - XXL".XXL Mag. RetrievedApril 8, 2017.
- ^ab"Wale Addresses 'Shine' First-Week Sales, J. Cole Track on Complex's 'Everyday Struggle'".Billboard. May 8, 2017. RetrievedMay 9, 2017.
- ^White, Roman (February 15, 2018)."Wale Parts Ways with Atlantic Records, Drops new track "All Star Break Up"".The Source. RetrievedJanuary 1, 2023.
- ^"My PYT - Single by Wale".iTunes. Archived fromthe original on September 21, 2016. RetrievedMay 9, 2017.
- ^"Video: Wale – 'My PYT'".Rap-Up. July 25, 2016. RetrievedMay 9, 2017.
- ^ab"Wale - Chart history".Billboard. RetrievedMay 9, 2017.
- ^"Wale's 'Running Back' Feat. Lil Wayne: Listen - Billboard".Billboard. January 20, 2017. RetrievedMay 9, 2017.
- ^"Wale and Lil Wayne Keep It 'Running Back' in New Video - XXL".XXL. February 6, 2017. RetrievedFebruary 22, 2017.
- ^"Fashion Week (feat. G-Eazy) - Single by Wale".iTunes. RetrievedMay 9, 2017.
- ^"Video: Wale feat. G-Eazy – 'Fashion Week'".Rap-Up. April 10, 2017. RetrievedMay 9, 2017.
- ^"Wale and Travis Scott Rap About an Epic Night on New Song "Fish n Grits"".XXL. April 6, 2017. RetrievedMay 9, 2017.
- ^ab"Shine by Wale Metacritic Review".Metacritic. RetrievedJune 17, 2021.
- ^Kellman, Andy."Shine - Wale | Songs, Reviews, Credits".AllMusic. RetrievedJune 17, 2021.
- ^Manthieu, Joseph (May 1, 2017)."Wale - Shine (Album Review)".Exclaim!. RetrievedJune 17, 2021.
- ^"Wale's "SHiNE" (Review)".HotNewHipHop. RetrievedMay 13, 2017.
- ^"Wale:Shine Album Review".Pitchfork. RetrievedMay 24, 2017.
- ^Preezy (May 9, 2017)."Wale Changes Course on "Shine" Album".XXL. RetrievedMay 24, 2017.
- ^"Dutchcharts.nl – Wale – Shine" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^"Norwegiancharts.com – Wale – Shine". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^"Wale Chart History (Billboard 200)".Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^"Wale Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)".Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.