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Shine (Wale album)

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Shine
Studio album by
Wale
ReleasedApril 28, 2017
Recorded2015–2017
GenreHip hop
Length55:20
Label
Producer
Wale chronology
Summer on Sunset
(2016) 		Shine
(2017) 		Wow... That's Crazy
(2019)
Singles from Shine
  1. "My PYT"
    Released: May 20, 2016
  2. "Running Back"
    Released: January 20, 2017
  3. "Fashion Week"
    Released: February 24, 2017
  4. "Fish N Grits"
    Released: April 6, 2017

Shine (an abbreviation of Still Here Ignoring Negative Energy) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Wale. It was released on April 28, 2017, by his label, Every Blue Moon, distributed by Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records.[1] The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Cool & Dre, Kane Beatz, Diplo, Lee Major, Nez & Rio and Christian Rich among others. The album also features guest appearances by Dua Lipa, Chris Brown, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Wizkid, J Balvin and G-Eazy among others.

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 US Billboard 200 chart, earning 28,000 album equivalent units in its first week.[3]

This album mark as Wale's third and final release under the Atlantic Records label.[4]

Singles

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The first single from the album, "My PYT", was released on May 20, 2016.[5] The music video for the track premiered on July 25, 2016.[6] The song has peaked at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[7]

"Running Back" featuring American rapper Lil 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 the Billboard Hot 100.[7]

The third single from the album, "Fashion Week" featuring American rapper G-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 rapper Travis Scott.[12]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic65/100[13]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[14]
Exclaim!8/10[15]
HotNewHipHop65%[16]
Pitchfork6.0/10[17]
XXL4/5[18]

Shine was met with generally mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 65, based on five reviews.[13]

Commercial performance

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Shine debuted at number 16 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 28,000 album equivalent units in its first week.[19]

Track listing

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Shine track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Thank God"
3:10
2."Running Back" (featuring Lil Wayne)
Spinz Beats, Inc.3:35
3."Scarface Rozay Gotti"
  • Akintimehin
  • Kevin Price
  • Jan Branicki
  • Go Grizzly
  • Dreamlife
5:02
4."My Love" (featuring Major Lazer, Wizkid and Dua Lipa)
3:48
5."Fashion Week" (featuring G-Eazy)
Christian Rich3:57
6."Colombia Heights (Te Llamo)" (featuring J Balvin)
Don Cannon3:47
7."CC White"
  • Akintimehin
  • Cedric Brown
  • Big Ghost Ltd.
  • Gerald David
  • Menard Maxwell
  • Hod David
  • CED
  • Big Ghost Ltd.[a]
  • DJ Money[b]
4:14
8."Mathematics"
4:02
9."Fish N Grits" (featuring Travis Scott)
Nez & Rio2:57
10."Fine Girl" (featuring Davido and Olamide)
Marcè Reazon4:35
11."Heaven on Earth" (featuring Chris Brown)
Super Miles3:47
12."My PYT"
The Dope Boyz3:56
13."DNA"
3:44
14."Smile" (featuring Phil Adé and Zyla Moon)
Pro Reese4:46
Total length:58:58

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer
  • "Thank God" features additional vocals from singer Rotimi
  • "Scarface Rozay Gotti" features background vocals from August Grant, and additional vocals from K-Doe Sleeze
  • "My Love" features background vocals from Eric 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

Personnel

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Charts

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Weekly chart performance for Shine
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[20] 74
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[21] 9
US Billboard 200[22] 16
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[23] 8

References

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  1. ^ "SHINE by Wale". Apple Music. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  2. ^ "Wale Reveals 'Shine' Album Cover, Tracklist and Release Date - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  3. ^ "Wale Addresses 'Shine' First-Week Sales, J. Cole Track on Complex's 'Everyday Struggle'". Billboard. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  4. ^ White, Roman (2018-02-15). "Wale Parts Ways with Atlantic Records, Drops new track "All Star Break Up"". The Source. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  5. ^ "My PYT - Single by Wale". iTunes. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  6. ^ "Video: Wale – 'My PYT'". Rap-Up. July 25, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Wale - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  8. ^ "Wale's 'Running Back' Feat. Lil Wayne: Listen - Billboard". Billboard. January 20, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  9. ^ "Wale and Lil Wayne Keep It 'Running Back' in New Video - XXL". XXL. February 6, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  10. ^ "Fashion Week (feat. G-Eazy) - Single by Wale". iTunes. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  11. ^ "Video: Wale feat. G-Eazy – 'Fashion Week'". Rap-Up. April 10, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  12. ^ "Wale and Travis Scott Rap About an Epic Night on New Song "Fish n Grits"". XXL. April 6, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  13. ^ a b "Shine by Wale Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  14. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Shine - Wale | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  15. ^ Manthieu, Joseph (May 1, 2017). "Wale - Shine (Album Review)". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  16. ^ "Wale's "SHiNE" (Review)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  17. ^ "Wale:Shine Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  18. ^ Preezy (May 9, 2017). "Wale Changes Course on "Shine" Album". XXL. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  19. ^ "Wale Addresses 'Shine' First-Week Sales, J. Cole Track on Complex's 'Everyday Struggle'". Billboard. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  20. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Wale – Shine" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  21. ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Wale – Shine". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  22. ^ "Wale Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  23. ^ "Wale Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
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