Always Shine

"Always Shine" is a song by Robert Glasper, released as the fourth track from his album Black Radio (2012). It features guest vocals from Bilal on the hook and Lupe Fiasco on all three verses. The three performed it on the Late Show with David Letterman in March 2012, with the other members of the Robert Glasper Experiment—Casey Benjamin (synths and vocoder), Derrick Hodge (bass), and Mark Colenburg (drums).Jarenwattananon, Patrick (March 1, 2012). "Robert Glasper Experiment on Letterman". NPR.
According to Los Angeles Times, Glasper had scheduled five days to record in Los Angeles, where Fiasco wrote his second verse on the spot.Barton, Chris (March 22, 2012). "Robert Glasper's 'Black Radio': Is all that jazz?". Los Angeles Times.
== Personnel ==
* Bilal Oliver — vocals
* Casey Benjamin — synthesizer, sound effects
* Chris Athens — mastering engineer
* Chris Dave — drum
* Derrick Hodge — bass vocals
* Keith "Qmillion" Lewis — recording engineer, mixing engineer
* Robert Glasper — writer, producer, piano, keyboards
* Todd Bergman — assistant recording engineer
* Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Jaco — vocals, writer
== Critical reception ==
Jazz Line observed of Fiasco's "powerful" lyrical verses and "The interplay of Lupe's verses and the chorus almost form a call and response as they fade into each other."La Rosa, David (December 6, 2011). "Robert Glasper, ‘Black Radio' – Track-By-Track Review". Jazz Line. PopMatters described it as a "straight hip-hop track that works as smart contemporary music."Layman, Will (February 28, 2012). "Robert Glasper Experiment: Black Radio". PopMatters.
== Lyrics ==
== References ==
Category:2012 songs
Category:Explicit songs
Category:Featured songs
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Songs