Praise the Lord (Da Shine) explained

Praise the Lord (Da Shine)
Cover:	Praise The Lord Da Shine.jpeg
Type:	single
Artist:	ASAP Rocky featuring Skepta
Album:	Testing
Length:	3:26
Producer:	Skepta
Chronology:	ASAP Rocky
Prev Title:	ASAP Forever
Prev Year:	2018
Next Title:	Potato Salad
Next Year:	2018

"Praise the Lord (Da Shine)" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky featuring vocals and sole production from English rapper Skepta, released as the second single from the former's third studio album Testing on June 26, 2018. It marks the third collaboration between both artists, following Skepta's appearance on ASAP Mob's and Rocky's appearance on Skepta's Vicious EP in 2017.

The song was successful in a number of countries, peaking at number 45 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the UK Official Singles Chart. It was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Background

ASAP Rocky and Skepta had collaborated twice prior to the release of Praise the Lord, working on ASAP Mob's in 2016 and Skepta's Vicious EP in 2017. In his Verified video with Genius, Rocky revealed the entirety of the song was written in London while both him and Skepta were heavily under the influence of LSD.^{[1] [2]} The song features a sample from "Andean Stroll Panpipe 02" from Apple's GarageBand Jam Pack: World Music add-on for GarageBand.^[3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Dexter Navy and released to ASAP Rocky's YouTube channel on June 5, 2018.^{[4] [5]} It features a split screen showing scenes filmed in both New York and London, with cameo appearances from Tyler, the Creator, members of ASAP Mob and Skepta's younger brother Jme.^{[6] [5]} As of May 2023, it has been viewed over a half billion times.^[5]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[8]	97
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)^[9]	81
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[10]	100
France (SNEP)^[11]	153
Portugal (AFP)^[12]	190
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[13]	93
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[14]	84
Chart (2019)	Position
Latvia (LAIPA)^[15]	28

Notes and References

1. Web site: The story behind A$AP Rocky's "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)" is incredible. REVOLT TV. May 9, 2019.
2. Web site: A$AP Rocky "Praise The Lord (Da Shine)" Official Lyrics & Meaning - Verified. Genius. May 30, 2018. May 9, 2019. YouTube.
3. Web site: What's the Sample - A$AP Rocky "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)" ft. Skepta. YouTube.
4. Web site: Watch Skepta and A$AP Rocky in their new video for 'Praise The Lord (Da Shine)'. Samantha. Maine. June 6, 2018. NME. May 9, 2019.
5. Web site: A$AP Rocky - Praise The Lord (Da Shine) (Official Video) ft. Skepta. LIVELOVEASAPVEVO. June 5, 2018. May 9, 2019. YouTube.
6. Web site: A$AP Rocky's 'Praise The Lord (Da Shine)' Music Video Ft. Skepta has LDN And NY Collide - MTV UK. www.mtv.co.uk. May 9, 2019.
7. Web site: Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 50. nedēļa. lv. LAIPA. December 13, 2019. December 14, 2019.
8. Web site: ARIA End of Year Singles 2018. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 13, 2019.
9. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2018. Ultratop. November 4, 2019.
10. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2018. Billboard. 2 January 2013. August 12, 2019.
11. Web site: Top de l'année Top Singles 2018. SNEP. fr. July 13, 2020.
12. Web site: Top AFP - Audiogest - Top 200 Singles 2018. Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. pt. September 21, 2020.
13. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2018 – hitparade.ch. Hung Medien. October 16, 2019.
14. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2018. Official Charts Company. August 12, 2019.
15. Web site: Digitālās Mūzikas Tops 2019. LAIPA. lv. January 3, 2020.