Bang Bang (Rita Ora and Imanbek song)
"Bang Bang" is a song by British singer Rita Ora and Kazakh DJ Imanbek. It was released on 12 February 2021 as a single from Ora and Imanbek's collaborative EP, Bang (2021). The song samples the 1984 composition "Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer.
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Single by Rita Ora and Imanbek | ||||
from the EP Bang | ||||
Released | 12 February 2021[1] | |||
Length | 2:59 | |||
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Performances
On 14 February 2021, Ora performed "Bang Bang" on series thirteen of ITV's Dancing on Ice.[2] She later performed the song live at the Sydney Opera House for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 3 March 2021[3] and a day later on Australian breakfast show Sunrise.[4][5] In its third week on 11 March 2021, following a high-energy set at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, "Bang Bang" was the biggest mover on Australian radio.[1]
On 18 March 2021, Ora performed at the Nova Red Room, including a slower version of "Bang Bang", which was described by the station as "a hauntingly beautiful version".[6] On 29 August 2021, a prerecorded performance by Ora of "Bang Bang" aired on The Voice (Australian season 10).
Charts
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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CIS (Tophit)[7] | 13 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 6 |
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[9] | 16 |
Russia (Tophit)[10] | 8 |
US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] | 20 |
References
- "Rita Ora explodes onto the chart with 'Bang Bang'". radioinfo.com.au. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- "Rita Ora performs Bang Bang on the ice". Dancing on Ice. ITV. 14 February 2021. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- "Rita Ora "Bang Bang" + Interview". Sydneyoperahouse.com. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- "Rita Ora: Bang Bang – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". The Global Herald. 3 March 2021. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- Goodall, Hamish (5 March 2021). "Rita Ora dishes on The Voice Australia and performs smash-hit "Bang Bang"". 7 News. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- "Rita Ora's Red Room Performance Went Off With A 'Bang Bang'". Nova 100. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- "Rita Ora - слушать все треки исполнителя" (in Russian). Tophit. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- "City & Country Radio — Top Week Hits — Музыкальные Чарты TopHit.ru" (in Russian). Tophit. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- "Rita Ora Chart History (Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 April 2022.