"Bang Bang" is a song by British singer Rita Ora and Kazakh DJ 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.
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Promotional single by Rita Ora and Imanbek | |
from the EP Bang | |
Released | 12 February 2021 (2021-02-12) |
Length | 2:59 |
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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]
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 Airplay (TopHit)[10] | 8 |
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[11] | 27 |
US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[12] | 20 |
Chart (2021) | Position |
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CIS (TopHit)[13] | 88 |
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[14] | 78 |
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