R3HAB Teams Up With Viral Sensation Mufasa & Hypeman and Singer RANI For Hopeful Remake of Bag Raiders’ “Shooting Stars.” Out Now on Universal Music
Title: Believe (Shooting Stars)
Label: Universal Music/Virgin Records
The Dutch–Moroccan multi-platinum producer R3HAB has become well-known for infusing electronic music into modern trends and never hesitating to push the boundaries of his sound, and his new single “Believe (Shooting Stars)” is his newest Exhibit A. He teamed up with social media sensations Mufasa & Hypeman, who skyrocketed to fame after the release of Mufasa‘s viral hit “Friday,” which has generated over 1B streams on Spotify alone, and singer RANI, who took the world stage by collaborating with global stars like David Guetta, Martin Jensen, and Jonas Blue, for their hopeful rendition of Bag Raiders‘ “Shooting Stars.” The new version is so much more than merely a catchy song to make memes to, though; R3HAB adds his signature touch with a euphonious, undulating bassline, while Mufasa & Hypeman bring their iconic positive MC abilities and RANI‘s vocals offer a soulful, uplifting touch to the track. “Believe (Shooting Stars)” follows R3HAB‘s recent releases “Are You Happy Now” with Curley G and Crazy Donkey and “All Night” with Sophie and the Giants.
“Life requires hope, a candle in the midst of a storm. This song is a reminder to keep believing. When Mufasa sent the idea to me, I knew it had massive potential, not only because of his iconic viral video, but actually the positive vibes it spreads. RANI joined the record with vocals which were the perfect fit for the message we wanted to share around the world. We hope you love it and feel inspired to keep dreaming big.” – R3HAB
“During a time when the world needed unity more than ever, our viral video dancing to “Shooting Stars” brought people together in a way we never expected. To see it re-emerge in the past months was wonderful, and sharing this new song alongside two talented artists, R3HAB and RANI, are nothing short of incredible. This is truly a full circle moment that we’ll be forever grateful for.” – Mufasa & Hypeman
“I’m beyond excited to be part of this amazing track with R3HAB and Mufasa & Hypeman! The moment I heard it, especially with the iconic ‘Shooting Stars‘ sample by Bag Raiders, I was hooked. The energy and emotion in the song spoke to me right away. It’s all about believing in something bigger, just like wishing on a shooting star. The blend of that nostalgic sample with this new fresh sound creates something truly special, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it!” – RANI
R3HAB
Multi-platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, and Calvin Harris to anthems such as Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 11 billion streams to date, including more than 1.2B in 2023 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4B streams across platforms since its inception. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify’s top 350 most streamed artists, ranked #18 on the prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 80 Diamond, Platinum, and Gold certificates. R3HAB has embarked on multiple sold-out worldwide tours and was the first dance music artist to sell out 15 consecutive shows in China. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.
Mufasa & Hypeman
Born in the Bronx, New York City, and raised in Virginia, Mufasa is an artist with roots tracing back to Ghana. He first captured the world’s attention as part of an energetic duo with Hypeman, skyrocketing to fame after their viral adaptation of MK‘s remix of Nightcrawlers‘ classic track -“Push The Feeling On This” electrifying rendition, which kicks off with the now-iconic phrase “Friday then, Saturday, Sunday, what!” became a global sensation. The track spread on TikTok with over 212K videos and close to one billion views. “Friday” not only became a crowd favorite but also solidified Mufasa‘s presence in the global music industry. The track soared to number 10 on the Billboard Global Chart and amassed over one billion streams on Spotify, a testament to its widespread appeal and infectious energy. Looking ahead, Mufasa is eager to dive deeper into his musical journey, with plans to focus more on his own music and develop his career as a DJ. His infectious enthusiasm is sure to leave a lasting impact on the music world.
RANI
RANI is a singer, songwriter, and performer who first came to the attention of the music world through a number of high-profile vocals and co-writing dance collaborations, including Sam Feldt‘s “Post Malone,” David Guetta‘s – “Get Together,” Faustix‘s “Crying In The Sun” and Möwe feat Conor Maynard & RANI‘s “Talk to Me.” As evidenced on her 2021 album 396 and this year’s EP, Secret Side, RANI is as much a singer and performer as she is a songwriter, with her confidence in the latter honed during a songwriting session in LA with Olaf Blackwood when she was in her late teens. Born Shannon Hilversum, she takes her name from her middle name Rani, given to her by her parents in honour of her Surinamese grandmother, Sewrani. “Rani means queen in Hindi and having a name that carries this title and honours my grandmother is my motivation to create music that is heartfelt, that is genuine, and that inspires,” she says.
