Bang Bang (Rita Ora and Imanbek song)

"Bang Bang" is a song by British singer Rita Ora and Kazakh record producer Imanbek. It was released on 12 February 2021 as a promotional single from their collaborative EP, Bang (2021). The song samples the 1984 composition "Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer.

"Bang Bang"
"Amazon Original" artwork
Promotional single by Rita Ora and Imanbek
from the EP Bang
Released	12 February 2021 (2021-02-12)
Length	2:59
Label	Atlantic UK Warner UK / What a DJ
Songwriter(s)	Rita Ora Imanbek Zeikenov Gia Koka Harold Faltermeyer
Producer(s)	Imanbek Zeikenov Gia Koka Joe Hike Matt Waro
Audio video
"Bang Bang" on YouTube

Performances

On 14 February 2021, Ora performed "Bang Bang" on series thirteen of ITV's Dancing on Ice.^[1] She later performed the song live at the Sydney Opera House for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 3 March 2021^[2] and a day later on Australian breakfast show Sunrise.^[3][4] 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.^[5]

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).^{[citation needed]}

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Bang Bang" Chart (2021) Peak position CIS (TopHit)^[7] 13 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[8] 6 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)^[9] 16 Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[10] 8 UK Singles Downloads (OCC)^[11] 27 US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (Billboard)^[12] 20

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Bang Bang" Chart (2021) Peak position CIS (TopHit)^[13] 15 Russia (TopHit)^[14] 12 Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Bang Bang" Chart (2021) Position CIS (TopHit)^[15] 88 Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[16] 78

References

1. . Dancing on Ice. ITV. 14 February 2021. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
2. . Sydneyoperahouse.com. 3 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
3. . The Global Herald. 3 March 2021. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
4. Goodall, Hamish (5 March 2021). "Rita Ora dishes on The Voice Australia and performs smash-hit "Bang Bang"". 7 News. from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
5. . radioinfo.com.au. 11 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
6. "Rita Ora's Red Room Performance Went Off With A 'Bang Bang'". Nova 100. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
7. Rita Ora&Imanbek — Bang Bang. TopHit. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
9. "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
10. "Russia Airplay Chart for 2021-03-12." TopHit. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
11. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
12. "Rita Ora Chart History (Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
13. "Top Radio Hits Cis Monthly Chart – March 2021". TopHit. from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
14. "Top Radio Hits Russia Monthly Chart – March 2021". TopHit. from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
15. "Top Radio Hits Global Annual Chart – 2021". TopHit. from the original on 5 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
16. "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart – 2021". TopHit. from the original on 5 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.