"Shooting Star" is the debut solo single of

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artist David Rush, from his debut release ''Feel the Rush Vol. 1''. It features

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, and rapper Pitbull. The single version of the song is the "Party Rock" remix of the original song, which features

Music video

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shot a music video for the song on late April 2009. It can be watched at

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, it shows in most part of the video a

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and outer space background, the video opens with

presenting David Rush,

and Pitbull. Directed by David Rosseau.

In popular culture

The song was used at the 9th edition of the Miss Earth Pageant celebrated in Boracay, Philippines on November 22, 2009. It was also used in the final dance battle of the 2010 film '' Step Up 3D'' along with " Move Shake Drop" by DJ Laz.

Official versions

* "Shooting Star" (Album version) featuring Kevin Rudolf & Pitbull

Chart positions

References

2009 songs 2009 debut singles Pitbull (rapper) songs David Rush songs Kevin Rudolf songs LMFAO songs Songs written by Pitbull (rapper) Songs written by Kevin Rudolf {{2000s-hiphop-song-stub