Shined on Me

Praise Cats

About Shined on Me

"Shined on Me" is a 2002 house song performed by Praise Cats featuring Andrea Love on vocals. Behind the band is Eric Miller, also known as E-Smoove, who composed and produced the track. It reached #1 on the UK dance chart.


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2008
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I've got peace deep in my soul 
I've got love making me roll 
Since you opened up your heart 
And shined on me

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Praise Cats

Eric Miller (born in Chicago, Illinois) is an American house music DJ, record producer and remixer. As E-Smoove, he worked for a number of years with Steve "Silk" Hurley and Maurice Joshua, before he hit the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1998 with "Deja Vu", which climbed to No. 16. The song reached No. 63 on the UK Singles Chart. His next U.S. dance chart entry came in 2002, when "Insatiable" hit No. 1. "Insatiable" was released under the pseudonym Thick Dick. It peaked at No. 35 in the UK. Both tracks featured lead vocals by his wife Latanza Waters. Also in 2002, he appeared under another pseudonym, Praise Cats. The track "Shined on Me" first peaked at No. 56 in the UK in 2002, but on the remix featuring Andrea Love, it reached No. 24 there in May… more »

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Written by: ERIC L MILLER, N WRITER UNKNOWN

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Release Information
"Shined on Me" was released in 2002 by a house musical project known as Praise Cats.
Singers and Producers
The song features American singer Andrea Love and is produced by Erick Morillo, José Sinister Nuvega and DJ E-Smoove under the alias Praise Cats.
Chart Performance
This song was a hit in several countries. It charted at number 21 in the UK Singles Chart, number 3 in Scotland, and also made it into the top 50 in Netherlands and Ireland.
Influence
"Shined on Me" falls under the genre of House music. It serves as a great influence for Christian Electronic Dance Music, creating a fusion between religious themes and dance music.
Lyrics
The song’s lyrics include a Christian message, making it one of the few house tracks of the time to include religious themes.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by various critically acclaimed DJs and producers, enhancing its popularity within the electronic music scene.
Cover Art
The cover art for the single features a bright yellow sun with a smiling face, perfectly encapsulating the positive and upbeat nature of the song.
Reception
"Shined on Me" has overall received favorable reception from critics and audience for its catchy beats, uplifting message, and Andrea Love's strong, soulful performance.
Music Video
The music video for the song features an animated sun along with other animated characters, which was a novel approach in the early 2000s.
Legacy
The success of "Shined on Me" contributed significantly to the growth and popularity of house music with Christian themes. It is still played in clubs and festivals around the world, asserting its place as a classic in the house genre.

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