Produced by (known for work with Drake and Jeremih) and Zeke , "Shine" moves away from Elaine's signature "moody chords" and skittering 808 bass.

Reviewers describe the sound as "glossy," "bouncy," and "maximalist," contrasting with her past trap-inspired moodiness. Lyrical Themes & Meaning

Critics have praised her "ebullient performance," noting her experimentation with falsetto and upper registers.