diff --git a/kustomize/base/resources/servicemonitor.yaml b/kustomize/base/resources/servicemonitor.yaml
index 092ed5e..0f0e1b3 100644
--- a/kustomize/base/resources/servicemonitor.yaml
+++ b/kustomize/base/resources/servicemonitor.yaml
@@ -16,4 +16,3 @@ spec:
   selector:
     matchLabels:
       app: prometheus-es-exporter
-      release: prometheus