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Run the Show

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"Run the Show"

SinglebyKat DeLuna featuring Busta RhymesorDon Omar

from the album 9 Lives

Released

January 15, 2008

Genre

Hip hop

reggaeton

R&B

Length

3:35

Label

Epic

Songwriter(s)

Kat DeLuna

Nadir Khayat

Jane't Sewell-Ulepic

Shaka Dee^[1]

Producer(s)

RedOne

Kat DeLuna singles chronology

"Cut Off Time"
(2007)

"Run the Show"
(2008)

"Breathing Your Love"
(2008)

Busta Rhymes singles chronology

"Hurt"
(2007)

"Run the Show"
(2007)

"Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)"
(2008)

Don Omar singles chronology

"Canción De Amor"
(2007)

"Run the Show"
(2007)

"Virtual Diva"
(2009)

"Run the Show" is a song by American singer Kat DeLuna from her debut studio album 9 Lives. It was released as the second worldwide single off her debut album. While the album version features vocals from Shaka Dee,^[2] the single version features a new rap from Busta Rhymes. It was officially sent to big radio stations on January 15, 2008. The Spanish version features reggaeton artist Don Omar.

Tomorrow morning[edit]

The song was being rotated on U.S. radio stations in the week from December 5–11 and debuted at number 182 of the most played songs in American radios. Currently it has peaked at number 45.^[3] It debuted on z100 December 20, 2007, and has received considerable airplay. The song debuted at #88 on the Pop 100 and #50, and on the Pop 100 Airplay. The song was released digitally in the United States on February 5, 2008. The Spanish single version was later released on March 11, 2008.

The song was released on March 17, 2008 in France.^[4]

On June 2, 2008, the single debuted at #41 on the UK Singles Chart on downloads alone. For a time it had regular airplay on UK music channels and radio stations but the song failed to chart any higher than number 41 due to a lack of promotion.

The song was released in Germany on October 31, 2008.^[5]

Music video[edit]

The music video for "Run the Show" featuring Busta Rhymes premiered on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at her website, while the video featuring Don Omar premiered on Friday, March 21, 2008 at Mun2 on Pepsi Musica. Both videos were directed by Ray Kay.

Covers and Samples[edit]

Britney Spears sampled the song in her single "Break the Ice" as video interlude during her 2009 The Circus Starring: Britney Spears tour.

Track listings[edit]

Digital download

"Run the Show" - 3:33

Promo CD

"Run the Show" - 3:33
"Run the Show" (Instrumentall) - 3:35

Run the Show (iTunes Digital Remixes) - EP

"Run the Show (Radio Mix)" - 3:41
"Run the Show" (Club Vocal Up) - 8:16
"Run the Show" (Club Dub) - 7:26
"Run the Show" (Ashanti Boyz remix) - 3:35
"Run the Show" (Warehouse Mix) - 6:46

Charts[edit]

Weekly charts[edit]

Chart (2008)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[6]	5
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[7]	5
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)^[8]	2
France (SNEP)^[9]	6
Germany (Official German Charts)^[10]	73
Ireland (IRMA)^[11]	26
Romania (Romanian Top 100)^[12]	15
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[13]	29
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[14]	18
UK Singles (OCC)^[15]	41
USBubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[16]	17
USDance Club Songs (Billboard)^[17]	2
USPop 100 (Billboard)^[18]	63

Year-end charts[edit]

Charts (2008)	Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[19]	32
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[20]	52

Sales and certifications[edit]

Certifications for *Run the Show*
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Finland (Musiikkituottajat)^[21]	Gold	5,113^[21]

Release history[edit]

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version(s)	Label	Ref.
United States	January 15, 2008	Mainstream radio rhythm/crossover radio	Busta Rhymes	Epic	^[22]
	March 11, 2008	Digital download	Don Omar		^[23]
	April 14, 2008		Remixes		^[24]
United Kingdom	May 19, 2008		Busta Rhymes	Sony BMG	^[25]
United Kingdom	June 2, 2008		A cappella		^[26]
Germany	October 24, 2008	Digital download	Busta Rhymes Instrumental		^[27]
Germany	October 31, 2008	CD single	Busta Rhymes Instrumental		^[28]

References[edit]

^ Run the ShowatAllMusic. Retrieved 2007.

^ futurehits

^ Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts

^ French CD single release

^ "VÖ-Vorschau". beatblogger.de. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 2017-07-01.

^ "Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes – Run the Show" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 31 July 2015.

^ "Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes – Run the Show" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 31 July 2015.

^ "Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes: Run the Show" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 31 July 2015.

^ "Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes – Run the Show" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 31 July 2015.

^ "Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes – Run the Show" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 31 July 2015.

^ "Chart Track: Week 25, 2008". Irish Singles Chart.

^ "Romanian Top 100". Retrieved 2015-07-31.

^ "Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes – Run the Show". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 15, 2011.

^ "Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes – Run the Show". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 31 July 2015.

^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

^ "Kat DeLuna Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.

^ "Kat DeLuna Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.

^ "Pop 100". Billboard Pop 100. 21 June 2008. Retrieved 2020-07-12.

^ "JAAROVERZICHTEN 2008". Ultratop (in Dutch). Retrieved 2015-08-01.

^ "RAPPORTS ANNUELS 2008". Ultratop (in French). Retrieved 2015-08-01.

^ ^a ^b "Kat Deluna" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved July 15, 2022.

^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". fmqb.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2022.

^ "Run the Show featuring Don Omar". Amazon.

^ "Run the Show". Amazon.

^ "Run the Show". Amazon UK.

^ "Run the Show". Amazon Germany.

^ "Run the Show feat. Busta Rhymes / Basic". Amazon Germany.

External links[edit]

Music video

v t e Kat DeLuna
Discography
Studio albums	9 Lives Inside Out
Mixtapes	Inside Out: The Mixtape
Singles	"Whine Up" "Am I Dreaming" "Run the Show" "In the End" "Unstoppable" "Push Push" "Party O'Clock" "Dancing Tonight" "Drop It Low" "Wanna See U Dance (La La La) "Bum Bum" " What a Night"
Featured singles	"Cut Off Time" "Breathing Your Love"
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v t e Busta Rhymes
Discography Production discography
Albums	The Coming When Disaster Strikes... Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front Anarchy Genesis It Ain't Safe No More... The Big Bang Back on My B.S. Year of the Dragon Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God Blockbusta
Compilations	Total Devastation: The Best of Busta Rhymes Turn It Up! The Very Best of Busta Rhymes The Artist Collection: Busta Rhymes Rich Gang (with YMCMB)
Singles	"The Points" "Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check" "It's a Party" "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" "Do My Thing" "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" "Dangerous" "One" "Turn It Up (Remix) / Fire It Up" "Tear da Roof Off" "Gimme Some More" "Party Is Goin' on Over Here" "What's It Gonna Be?!" "Get Out!!" "Fire" "What It Is "Break Ya Neck" "As I Come Back" "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II" "Make It Clap" "I Know What You Want" "Where's Your Money?" "Touch It" "I Love My Bitch" "New York Shit" "In the Ghetto" "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)" "We Made It" "Arab Money" "Hustler's Anthem '09" "Respect My Conglomerate" "World Go Round" "Why Stop Now" "Twerk It" "Thank You" "Calm Down"
Featured singles	"Nitty Gritty (Dog Spelled Backwards Mix)" "Oh My God" "Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)" "Wild for da Night" "Rumble in the Jungle" "Victory" "Fire" "Don't Cha" "Hurt" "Run the Show" "Rotate" "C'mon (Catch 'Em by Surprise)" "Look at Me Now" "Welcome to My Hood (remix)" "Worldwide Choppers" "The Woman You Love" "Pride N Joy" "Take You There" "Can't Put It in the Hands of Fate" "Billie Eilish Legends Mix."
Other songs	"We Are the World 25 for Haiti" "My Shot" (Rise Up Remix)
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v t e Don Omar
Awards and nominations Collaborations Discography Videography
Studio albums	The Last Don (2003) King of Kings (2006) iDon (2009) Meet the Orphans (2010) MTO²: New Generation (2012) The Last Don 2 (2015)
Live albums	The Last Don Live (2004) King of Kings: Live (2007)
Collaboration albums	Los Bandoleros (2005) Da Hitman Presents Reggaetón Latino (2005) Los Bandoleros Reloaded (2006) El Pentágono (2007) El Pentágono: The Return (2008)
Singles	"Dale Don Dale" "Dile" "Intocable" "Angelito" "Conteo" "Salió el Sol" "Virtual Diva" "Sexy Robótica" "Ciao Bella" "Danza Kuduro" "Taboo" "Dutty Love" "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" "Zumba" "Bandoleros" "Feeling Hot" "Ella y Yo" "Chillin'" "Run the Show" "Ámame o Mátame" "Sin Contrato" "Hasta Abajo"
Video/live albums	The Last Don: Live (2004) King of Kings: Live (2007)
Tours	King of Kings World Tour Machete Music Tour 2010 The Kingdom Tour
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