Coconut Rootz marks the inner light on “What Makes Us Shine,” the second tune of 17 on its reggae album.
The song is about confidence, about being yourself and that certain something that everyone has. Early write-ups say it urges listeners to enjoy their own brilliance and push past everyday doubt. The lyrics also stress sharing good energy with the people around you, so the song feels communal, not just personal. It runs two minutes and 28 seconds, which keeps the message short and direct.
The sound stays soft and bright. Delicate acoustic guitar strums and snappy shakers add light bounce, a rolling bassline moves underneath. Warm keyboard chords in the background. The vocals follow the melody with warmth and steady pitch. Benson Ainebyona wrote, composed, and produced the whole album, so the sound stays consistent from one song to the next.
Its place on the album helps tell the story. “Can I Keep You” opens the set with a romantic question, and “What Makes Us Shine” quickly widens the focus from love to self-belief. Then “Better Than This” and “Take Me As Iam” continue that thread of confidence and acceptance. So the first four songs work like a short chapter on knowing your worth.
Listeners seem to agree. The track has passed 217,000 plays on Spotify and more than 60,000 on Audiomack, strong numbers for an independent reggae release. For anyone who needs a small boost of self-belief, this one fits a morning playlist or a quiet walk.
Shine with “What Makes Us Shine” and tell us – what makes you shine?
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