Shine (Wale album) explained

Shine
Type:studio
Artist:Wale
Cover:WaleShinealbum.jpg
Released:April 28, 2017
Recorded:2015–2017
Genre:Hip hop
Length:55:20
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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

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.

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

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.

Commercial performance

Shine debuted at number 16 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 28,000 album equivalent units in its first week.[13]

Track listing

Notes

Sample credits

Personnel

Vocalists

Musicians

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Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SHINE by Wale. Apple Music. October 25, 2017.
  2. Web site: Wale Reveals 'Shine' Album Cover, Tracklist and Release Date - XXL. XXL Mag. April 8, 2017.
  3. Web site: Wale Addresses 'Shine' First-Week Sales, J. Cole Track on Complex's 'Everyday Struggle'. Billboard. May 8, 2017. May 9, 2017.
  4. Web site: White . Roman . 2018-02-15 . Wale Parts Ways with Atlantic Records, Drops new track "All Star Break Up" . 2023-01-01 . The Source . en-US.
  5. Web site: My PYT - Single by Wale. iTunes. May 9, 2017.
  6. Web site: Video: Wale – 'My PYT'. Rap-Up. July 25, 2016. May 9, 2017.
  7. Web site: Wale - Chart history. Billboard. May 9, 2017.
  8. Web site: Wale's 'Running Back' Feat. Lil Wayne: Listen - Billboard. Billboard. January 20, 2017. May 9, 2017.
  9. Web site: Wale and Lil Wayne Keep It 'Running Back' in New Video - XXL. XXL. February 6, 2017. February 22, 2017.
  10. Web site: Fashion Week (feat. G-Eazy) - Single by Wale. iTunes. May 9, 2017.
  11. Web site: Video: Wale feat. G-Eazy – 'Fashion Week'. Rap-Up. April 10, 2017. May 9, 2017.
  12. Web site: Wale and Travis Scott Rap About an Epic Night on New Song "Fish n Grits". XXL. April 6, 2017. May 9, 2017.
  13. Web site: Wale Addresses 'Shine' First-Week Sales, J. Cole Track on Complex's 'Everyday Struggle'. Billboard. May 8, 2017. May 9, 2017.

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