Shining Star (from ’Minions: The Rise of Gru’ soundtrack)

This single by American singer-songwriter Brittany Howard was released in 2022 as part of the soundtrack for the animated film Minions: The Rise of Gru. It combines soul-inflected vocals, R&B and funk-inspired arrangements with upbeat, cinematic production suited to a family film soundtrack, representing a brief, soundtrack-focused outing that extends Howard's exploration of roots-influenced genres outside her work with Alabama Shakes.