“Run the Show” is a song featured from Dominican-American R&B singer Kat DeLuna’s debut studio album 9 Lives. It is slated as the second single off her debut album. While the album version features vocals from Shaka Dee, 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 remix features reggaeton artist Don Omar.

Release

The song was being rotated on US radio stations in the week from 5th-11th December and debuted at number 182 of the most played songs in American radios, currently peaking at number 45.It debuted on z100 December 20, 2007, and has already gotten heavy rotation. 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. Run The Show is currently getting air time on Australian Television. Run the show will be released in April, May or June. Run The Show has been getting airplay on music channels in the United Kingdom, and was released as a single on 25th May. In the UK itunes store the single has so far peaked at 29 on the top 100 songs and has been steadily climbing.

Music Video

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