2021 single by R3hab and Jolin Tsai
"Stars Align" is a song by Dutch DJ R3hab and Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. The track was written by Fadil El Ghoul, Rik Annema, and Cimo Fränkel, with R3hab serving as the producer. It was released as a single by Liquid State on March 21, 2021. The song was featured as the theme song for the mobile game "PUBG Mobile"'s third anniversary celebrations.
Background and release.
On August 30, 2020, Tsai's manager, Tom Wang, revealed that Tsai was planning to release new music. On November 29, 2020, Tsai herself confirmed that she would release a new single the following year. On December 22, 2020, Tsai stated, "The release of the new song really depends on luck. I will begin working on the production, but whether it will be completed on time is still uncertain." On January 19, 2021, Wang confirmed that Tsai had completed recording the new single and mentioned, "It took a long time to choose the right song."
On March 18, 2021, R3hab announced that his collaboration with Tsai on a new single would be released on March 21, 2021. Tsai expressed her excitement, stating, "This song is beyond words. I'm really looking forward to 'Stars Align' and can't wait to see how fans will react to it!" On March 22, 2021, Tsai revealed plans to shoot a music video for the track. On April 22, 2021, a reworked remix of the song by Alle Farben was released. Another remix by Faulhaber was released on May 20, 2021. The song ranked 10th on the 2021 Hit FM Top 100 Singles chart.
Writing and recording.
"Stars Align" is primarily an electronic dance music track, featuring dynamic rhythms characteristic of R3hab's signature style. The song is energetic and layered, with Tsai's distinctive enunciation and unique vocal tone seamlessly blending into the dance music genre.
This track marks the first collaboration between R3hab and Tsai. Tsai expressed her immediate fondness for the demo, saying, "When I first received the demo, I really liked it and thought it sounded great, especially the hook of the song, which is very captivating and interesting. After hearing the final production, the melody and rhythm made me want to dance!" R3hab, on the other hand, shared that he is constantly pushing the boundaries of music and exploring different styles, and working with Tsai further fueled his creativity and imagination in music production.
Music video.
On April 5, 2021, Proximity released a lyric video for "Stars Align". On April 23, 2021, Tsai released the official music video for the song, which was directed by Muh Chen. The video tells the story of Tsai waking up in a fantastical forest, where she encounters a hermit. She follows the hermit to a mysterious Moroccan-style building, where she experiences symptoms such as insomnia, crying, loss of appetite, and self-isolation. After enduring the "illness" of love, Tsai’s inner healing gradually begins. The video was filmed over two days, with Tsai changing into eight distinct outfits throughout the shoot.
To capture an exotic atmosphere, the video was filmed at Kenting Amanda Hotel in Pingtung County, Taiwan. Tsai shared her experience, saying, "I visited Morocco two years ago, and stepping into this place immediately reminded me of my North African travels! The architecture in Morocco features windows facing courtyards, with rooms in vibrant colors, and pools with unique curves and luxurious color schemes. Walking here felt like becoming a millionaire!" The video was also shot at GangKou White Banyan Garden in Pingtung County. Tsai expressed her gratitude, saying, "I’m very thankful for the opportunity to shoot in such a precious location." The dance choreography in the MV combines elements of vogue and floorwork, featuring highly intricate movements. On December 1, 2021, "Stars Align" ranked 4th on YouTube Taiwan's list of the most viewed music videos of the year.
Accolades.
On December 11, 2021, "Stars Align" was awarded one of the Top 10 Songs at the 3rd Tencent Music Entertainment Awards.
Track listing.
Digital download and streaming
Digital download and streaming – Alle Farben remix
Digital download and streaming – Faulhaber remix
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