Shine N Peace

"Shine N Peace"
Single by Nettspend
ReleasedJuly 23, 2023 (2023-07-23)
Recorded2023
Genre
Length
  • 1:31
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Xion Orion
  • M.A.G.
Nettspend singles chronology
"Take You Out"
(2023)
"Shine N Peace"
(2023)
"We Not Like You"
(2023)
Music video
"Shine N Peace" on YouTube

"Shine N Peace" is a song by American rapper Nettspend, released on July 23, 2023. The song was produced by M.A.G. and Xion Orion. "Shine N Peace" was ranked as one of the best songs of 2023 by The Fader and The New York Times.

Composition

"Shine N Peace" clocks in at one minute and 31 seconds. Nettspend co-wrote the song with M.A.G. and Xion Orion, who handled the song's production, while Nettspend handled the mixing and mastering.[1] Vivian Medithi of The Fader wrote how "Shine N Peace" was considered to be a fan-favorite due to its "frenzied groove and unceasing handclaps."[2] Colin Joyce of the same magazine wrote how "blissed out, blistered, and relentlessly euphoric" the track is; he also wrote how, amidst the "flurry of snares and a slipstream of trance synths", he provides "ecstatic bars about loyalty and a life of crime." Joyce finished off the review with a positive note, saying how Nettspend, like his Novagang collective, has the ability to "stop time and levitate when he wants to."[3] Taye Rowland-Dixon of Verge Magazine wrote how "Shine N Peace" features a "unique blend of melodic sensibilities and gritty, raw delivery," paired with "themes of resilience and ambition woven into the lyrics." Dixon ended the review on a positive note, writing how the song sees Nettspend as an artist with a distinct voice and aesthetic.[4]

Critical reception

"Shine N Peace" received critical acclaim upon release. The Fader rated "Shine N Peace" at #40 on their top 100 songs of 2023.[3] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times rated "Shine N Peace" as one of the best songs of 2023.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Shine N Peace – Nettspend". Apple Music. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  2. ^ Medithi, Vivian (December 6, 2024). "Nettspend's 'Bad Ass F*cking Kid' is chaos at its most charming". The Fader. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "The 100 best songs of 2023". The Fader. December 14, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  4. ^ "Top 10 Nettspend Songs". Verge Magazine. Verge Magazine. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  5. ^ Pareles, Jon; Caramanica, Jon; Zoladz, Lindsay (6 December 2023). "Best Songs of 2023". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2024.