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| Single by Rita Ora | ||||
| from the album Ora | ||||
| Released | 17 October 2012 | |||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
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"Shine Ya Light" is a song by English singer Rita Ora from her debut studio album, Ora (2012). The song was written by Chris Loco, Fraser T. Smith and LP, with the production handled by Loco and Smith. It was released as the third single from the album, serviced for radio airplay in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2012 by Columbia and Roc Nation. Containing a motivational message, it is an urban song blending dubstep and reggae influences. The song garnered positive reception from music critics, several of whom applauded its appeal and message. "Shine Ya Light" entered the top 30 of the record charts in Ireland, Scotland and the UK and attained a silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the third country. The accompanying music video premiered on 27 October 2012. Directed by Emil Nava, the video is a tribute to Ora's homeland Kosovo, exploring her return and journey in Pristina. To promote the song, the singer performed it live at Jimmy Kimmel Live! and on the ninth season of The X Factor UK in 2012. Other performances were broadcast during Vevo's Lift campaign as well as MTV's Unplugged series.