Run the Show explained

Run the Show
Cover:	Katdeluna-runtheshow-single-cvr.jpg
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Kat DeLuna featuring Busta Rhymes or Don Omar
Album:	9 Lives
Length:	3:35
Label:	Epic
Producer:	RedOne
Chronology:	Kat DeLuna
Prev Title:	Cut Off Time
Prev Year:	2007
Next Title:	Breathing Your Love
Next Year:	2008

"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,^[1] 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.

Chart Performance

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.^[2] 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.^[3]

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.^[4]

Music video

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

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

Track listings

Digital download

1. "Run the Show" - 3:33

Promo CD

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

Run the Show (iTunes Digital Remixes) - EP

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

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2008)	Peak position
Romania (Romanian Top 100)^[5]	15
US Pop 100 (Billboard)^[6]	63

Year-end charts

Charts (2008)	Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[7]	32
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[8]	52

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version(s)	Label
United States	January 15, 2008		Busta Rhymes	Epic	^[9]
	March 11, 2008	Digital download	Don Omar		^[10]
	April 14, 2008		Remixes		^[11]
United Kingdom	May 19, 2008		Busta Rhymes	Sony BMG	^[12]
	June 2, 2008		A cappella		^[13]
Germany	October 24, 2008	Digital download			^[14]
	October 31, 2008	CD single			^[15]

External links

• Music video

Notes and References

1. http://futurehits.blogspot.com futurehits
2. http://w2.mediabase.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/Charts.asp?format=h1R&showtopn=500&cutoff=1 Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts
3. https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0013TFK4I French CD single release
4. Web site: VÖ-Vorschau. beatblogger.de. 25 May 2014 . 2017-07-01.
5. Web site: Romanian Top 100. 2015-07-31.
6. Web site: Pop 100. Billboard Pop 100. 21 June 2008. 2020-07-12.
7. Web site: JAAROVERZICHTEN 2008. . nl. 2015-08-01.
8. Web site: RAPPORTS ANNUELS 2008. . fr. 2015-08-01.
9. Web site: FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! . fmqb.com . 6 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081220103954/http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239 . 20 December 2008 . dead.
10. Web site: Run the Show featuring Don Omar . Amazon .
11. Web site: Run the Show . Amazon .
12. Web site: Run the Show . Amazon UK .
13. Web site: Run the Show . Amazon UK .
14. Web site: Run the Show . Amazon Germany .
15. Web site: Run the Show feat. Busta Rhymes / Basic . Amazon Germany .