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Single by DJ Khaled featuring Beyoncé and Jay Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
from the album Grateful | ||||||||||||||||||||
Released | February 12, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||
Format | Digital download | |||||||||||||||||||
Length | 4:41 | |||||||||||||||||||
Label | Epic | |||||||||||||||||||
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"Shining" is a song by American DJ and producer DJ Khaled from his upcoming album, Grateful (2017). The song features vocals from American singer Beyoncé and rapper Jay Z. The song was released on February 12, 2017 by Epic Records. The song contains a sample of Osunlade's 2013 recording "Dionne" which itself samples 1970's "Walk the Way You Talk" by Dionne Warwick.
The song premiered following the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on February 12, 2017. The single art features Khaled’s newborn son, Asahd Khaled.
David Turner from Pitchfork wrote: "“Shining” hues closer to those moments of ecstasy than the the adult contemporary rap of Jay Z’s post-Watch the Throne career. “Ran to the dealer, bought twin Mercedes/The European trucks for the twin babies/Don't let me have a son, I'm a fool/Send him to school in all my jewels” Jay Z raps with an endearing mix of self-deprecation and premature paternal pride. Beyoncé, on the other hand, operates with full-on swagger, singing triumphantly about “winning” for the last “20 years,” and flashing a smile to even the most dogged haters. Her half-rap cadence mimics the one she used on last year’s “Formation,” bearing all the marks of effortless skill and confidence. And as is usual, Khaled is the hype man for his own song, his usual ecstatic adlibs sprinkled throughout."
Abbie McCarthy from The Independent wrote: "The song shows three heavyweights bringing all their talents to the party - DJ Khaled has served up a smooth, crisp beat, Beyoncé delivers an awesome attitude-laden verse and then Jay Z steps in with a new sense of life, he's back to his best bars on this."