Shine(Wale album)
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Released | April 28, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2015–2017 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 55:20 | |||
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Shine(an abbreviation ofStill Here Ignoring Negative Energy) is the fifthstudio albumby American rapperWale.It was released on April 28, 2017, by his label, Every Blue Moon, distributed byMaybach Music GroupandAtlantic Records.[1]The production on the album was handled by multiple producers includingCool & Dre,Kane Beatz,Diplo,Lee Major,Nez & RioandChristian Richamong others. The album also features guest appearances byDua Lipa,Chris Brown,Travis Scott,Lil Wayne,Wizkid,J BalvinandG-Eazyamong others.
Shinewas 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 USBillboard200chart, earning 28,000album equivalent unitsin its first week.[3]
This album mark as Wale's third and final release under the Atlantic Records label.[4]
Singles
[edit]The first single from the album, "My PYT",was released on May 20, 2016.[5]Themusic videofor the track premiered on July 25, 2016.[6]The song has peaked at number 54 on the USBillboardHot 100chart.[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 theBillboardHot 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 | |
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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] |
Shinewas met with generally mixed reviews from music critics. AtMetacritic,which assigns anormalizedrating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received anaveragescore of 65, based on five reviews.[13]
Commercial performance
[edit]Shinedebuted at number 16 on the USBillboard200chart, earning 28,000album equivalent unitsin its first week.[19]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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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,WizkidandDua 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" (featuringDavidoandOlamide) |
| 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 ZemedkunandChad Hugo,as performed byKenna.
- "CC White" contains a sample of "'Til the Cops Come Knockin'", written byMenard Maxwelland Hod David, as performed byMaxwell.
- "Fine Girl" contains a sample of "Can You Stand the Rain",written byJames HarrisandTerry Lewis,as performed byNew Edition.
- "Heaven on Earth" contains a sample of "Lullabies", written byYunalis Zara'aiandChristopher Braide,as performed byYuna.
- "My PYT" contains an interpolation of "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)",written byJames IngramandQuincy Jones,as performed byMichael Jacksonand a sample of "Sexual Healing",written byMarvin Gaye,Odell BrownandDavid Ritz,as performed byMarvin Gaye.
- "Smile" contains a sample of "I Wanna Be Where You Are",written byArthur RossandLeon Ware,as performed by Michael Jackson.
Personnel
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Charts
[edit]Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[20] | 74 |
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[21] | 9 |
USBillboard200[22] | 16 |
USTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums(Billboard)[23] | 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.
- ^"Wale Addresses 'Shine' First-Week Sales, J. Cole Track on Complex's 'Everyday Struggle'".Billboard.May 8, 2017.RetrievedMay 9,2017.
- ^White, Roman (2018-02-15)."Wale Parts Ways with Atlantic Records, Drops new track" All Star Break Up "".The Source.Retrieved2023-01-01.
- ^"My PYT - Single by Wale".iTunes.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.
- ^"Wale Addresses 'Shine' First-Week Sales, J. Cole Track on Complex's 'Everyday Struggle'".Billboard.May 8, 2017.RetrievedMay 9,2017.
- ^"Dutchcharts.nl – Wale – Shine"(in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^"Norwegiancharts – Wale – Shine".Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^"Wale Chart History (Billboard200) ".Billboard.Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^"Wale Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)".Billboard.Retrieved May 9, 2017.