Bang Bang (Rita Ora and Imanbek song)

2021 promotional single by Rita Ora and Imanbek

"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

"Bang Bang" is a song by English 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.

## Performances

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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]

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Bang Bang"  | Chart (2021–2024)  | Peak
position

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Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[7] | 191
CIS Airplay (TopHit)[7] | 9
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[8] | 92
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 6
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[10] | 16
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[11] | 7
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[12] | 95
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[13] | 27
US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[14] | 20

### Monthly charts

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Monthly chart performance for "Bang Bang"  | Chart (2021)  | Peak
position

|

CIS Airplay (TopHit)[15] | 13
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[16] | 11

### Year-end charts

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2021 year-end chart performance for "Bang Bang"  Chart (2021)  | Position

|

CIS Airplay (TopHit)[17] | 89
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[18] | 84
2024 year-end chart performance for "Bang Bang"  Chart (2024)  | Position

|

Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[19] | 142

## References

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1. ^ "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.
2. ^ "Rita Ora "Bang Bang" + Interview". Sydneyoperahouse.com. 3 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
3. ^ "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.
4. ^ 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.
5. ^ "Rita Ora explodes onto the chart with 'Bang Bang'". 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. ^ a b Rita Ora & Imanbek — Bang Bang. TopHit. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
8. ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart: May 2, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
10. ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
11. ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Mar 18, 2021". TopHit. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
12. ^ "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Weekly Chart: Mar 11, 2021". TopHit. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
13. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
14. ^ "Rita Ora Chart History (Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
15. ^ "Top Radio Hits Global Monthly Chart: March 2021". TopHit. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
16. ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Monthly Chart: March 2021". TopHit. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
17. ^ "Top Radio Hits Global Annual Chart: 2021". TopHit. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
18. ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2021". TopHit. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
19. ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Annual Chart: 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 3 January 2025.

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Studio albums|

* Ora
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EPs|

* Bang

Singles|

* "How We Do (Party)"
* "R.I.P."
* "Shine Ya Light"
* "Radioactive"
* "I Will Never Let You Down"
* "Poison"
* "Body on Me"
* "Coming Home"
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* "Girls"
* "Let You Love Me"
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* "Ritual"
* "How to Be Lonely"
* "Big"
* "You for Me"
* "Follow Me"
* "You Only Love Me"
* "Praising You"
* "Don't Think Twice"
* "Ask & You Shall Receive"

Featured singles|

* "Where's Your Love"
* "Hot Right Now"
* "Lay Down Your Weapons"
* "Black Widow"
* "Doing It"
* "New York Raining"
* "Lonely Together"
* "R.I.P."

Promotional singles|

* "Bang Bang"

Other songs|

* "Torn Apart"
* "Grateful"
* "After the Afterparty (VIP Mix)"

Concert tours|

* Ora
* Radioactive
* The Girls
* Phoenix

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