Written by Rhiannon Frater
Celia Evans has long dominated the worlds of fashion and media—her empire, Planet Fashion, is synonymous with global style, visionary events, and glossy cultural influence. But with the release of her debut album Shine, Evans steps into an entirely new spotlight. What’s most surprising isn’t that she made an album, but that it’s this good—an unexpected, deeply resonant musical statement that blends spirituality, pop polish, and Afrobeat warmth into something uniquely her own.
From the opening track, Shine feels like an invitation into a higher frequency. Evans crafts a soundscape that’s equal parts meditative and movement-inducing, merging luminous melodies with rhythms that pulse like a heartbeat. The overall vibe is chill yet energizing, danceable yet grounding—a balance few new artists manage to strike.
Central to the album’s ethos is empowerment, and nowhere is this clearer than on the standout pop single “Positive Energy.” Bright, catchy, and infused with Evans’s signature optimism, the track radiates the album’s core message: elevate yourself, and everything around you rises too. Its hook is instantly memorable, but it’s the sincerity behind it that gives the song weight. This isn’t empty pop uplift—Evans is clearly speaking from a place of personal evolution.
Other tracks weave in Afrobeat influences that add vibrancy and global flair, further expanding the album’s sonic palette. The production is sleek without feeling over-engineered, leaving space for Evans’s warm vocal presence and grounded message to shine through.
What makes Shine feel like a revelation is its authenticity. Evans doesn’t come across as a fashion mogul dabbling in music—she sounds like an artist who has found a new medium for her vision. Her knack for aesthetics translates effortlessly into sound, creating an album that feels both stylish and spiritually charged.
Shine is more than a debut; it’s a declaration. Celia Evans has stepped into music with confidence, clarity, and heart—and in doing so, she’s delivered an album that uplifts as much as it entertains. If this is her first chapter as a recording artist, the future looks brilliantly bright.
