I'm Shinin'

"I'm Shinin'" mirrors the same laid-back minimalism of the Pack's cult hit "Vans". But while the sneaker song's flow matched the quiet, slow confidence of its near-transparent beat, "I'm Shinin'" leans too hard on the drums, and the rhythm can't support it. Turning a pitch knob on a hearing-test tone doesn't make the song's hook any catchier, and the rip on Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me" (a Pack member howls the title line) isn't doing MJ's proud legacy any favors.

The video begins with a quick shot of a Roland amp, even though this beat couldn't blow out a Macbook. The video's requisite party scene makes more sense, even if it can't redeem the song's flimsiness. Sure, this track's more suited to the club than "Vans" (which isn't a reflection on quality so much as the BPM), but the best part of this (track, video, and all) is getting to see what each member of the Pack's wearing. It's style over style. Watch the video instead.