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Shooting Star (XG song)
2023 single by XG
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"Shooting Star" is a song by Japanese vocal group XG.[1] It was released as a single on January 25, 2023, by Xgalx.[2] A music video was released on the same day.[3]
- Patrick "j.Que" Smith
- Poe Leos
- Xansei
- AMarri Gildersleeve
- Amelia Moore
- Brooklyn Kenaisya Johnson
- Clint Ford
- Dayday
- JAKOPS
- Jason Jermaine Daxon
- Matt Kali
- Olay
- Rambo Kay
- Seann Bowe
- Sheldon Body Jr.
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| Single by XG | ||||
| B-side | "Left Right" | |||
| Released | January 25, 2023 | |||
| Label | Xgalx | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Shooting Star" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
Composition
Rolling Stone India described "Shooting Star" as "a dreamy pop groove" and "a bass-driven hip-hop track with trap influences" with "a unique sound of bells running all through."[5]
In an interview with BuzzFeed, Harvey stated that the single "aim to convey the significance of staying true to oneself."[2] In NME, Cocona similarly stated that the singles represented ideas like "trust yourself and be what you want to be" and "the desire to push forward without being influenced by others, and to stay determined."[6]
Remix
On April 7, 2023, XG released a remix of "Shooting Star" featuring a verse from Rico Nasty.[7]
Other
On December 18, 2023, XG appeared on The First Take to perform a live, one-take rendition of "Shooting Star."[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Shooting Star" |
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| 3:33 |
| 2. | "Left Right" |
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| 3:28 |
| Total length: | 6:51 | |||