Bang (Rita Ora and Imanbek EP)

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Bang
File:Rita Ora & Imanbek - Bang EP Cover.jpg
EP by
Rita Ora and Imanbek
Released12 February 2021 (2021-02-12)
Genre
Length11:24
Label
Producer
Rita Ora chronology
Phoenix
(2018) 		Bang
(2021)
Alternative cover
Acoustic Version cover art
Acoustic Version cover art
Singles from Bang
  1. "Big"
    Released: 12 February 2021[1]

Bang is the first extended play (EP) by British singer Rita Ora and Kazakh DJ and producer Imanbek. It was released for streaming and digital download on 12 February 2021 by Atlantic Records UK and Warner Music UK. The EP is Imanbek's first. They collaborated with guest musicians, including French DJ David Guetta, American rapper Gunna and Argentine trap artist Khea. It was preceded by the release of the single, "Big", which features both Guetta and Gunna.

Background and production

Ora and Imanbek worked on the project in the months leading up to its release.[2] Bang was officially announced on 4 February 2021 as a joint extended play (EP) between Ora and Imanbek. Almost a year had passed since Ora's last release, the 2020 single "How to Be Lonely",[3] and Imanbek's most recent release was the joint single "Goodbye" with English house trio Goodboys on 18 December 2020.[4] In an article for Official Charts Company, Rob Copsey described the EP as "a mix of modern pop, 80s and 90s club culture and floor-filling house".[3] The EP was written and produced digitally over Zoom, with Ora saying "[we were] looking to develop creative connections with other artists, it's amazing how much technology allowed our connection to shine through". In the same article, Imanbek said, "it was really fun to work with on the project in such a creative way. The project brought us together not only creatively but personally and that was a great experience."[3] Further elaborating on the experience, he said "[Bang] was a globally collaborative project including some of my favourite artists and producers." Translators were used to help the artist and producer to collaborate due to language differences.[5][6]

The Line of Best Fit reported that some Rina Sawayama fans criticised the cover artwork for Bang, alleging similarities with Sawayama's artwork for her singles "Lucid" (2020), "XS" (2020) and "STFU!" (2019).[7]

Critical reception

In writing for EDM.com, Cameron Sunkel described Bang as an "offering of sleek club sounds perfect for a night out". He asserted that the collection does not disappoint; "the outset, the EP's opener, 'Big,' seeks to make a decisive statement with flashy lyrics and an even sleeker club bassline." He praised the track "Mood" for displaying Ora's versatility, saying "she weaves effortlessly between soulful delivery and quick cutting rap as she trades verses with Argentinian trap artist Khea".[8]

Promotion and singles

A short film titled Bang (The Official EP Film), filmed in Bulgaria, was released on 12 February 2021. It incorporates the songs "Mood" (featuring Khea), "Big" (featuring David Guetta and Gunna) and an acoustic version of "Bang Bang".[9]

On 12 February 2021, "Big" was released as the EP's single. The music video, shot in Pernik and on the Buzludzha monument, features a handmade Albanian traditional outfit designed by Kosovan designer Valdrin Sahiti, as well as tributes to both Ora's Albanian and Imanbek's Kazakh heritages.[10] Talking about the video, Ora said "I've done a lot of music videos so far and this is by far the hardest and most thrilling music video that I have ever done... there's a lot of locations, a lot of cold temperatures. I really wanted to do something visually unique and create a fantasy wonderland movie."[10]

Promotional single, "Bang Bang", was performed on series thirteen of ITV's Dancing on Ice on 14 February 2021.[11] She later performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 3 March 2021 and a day later on Australian breakfast show Sunrise.[12][13]

Track listing

Bang track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Big" (with David Guetta, featuring Gunna)
  • Imanbek
  • Guetta
  • Hawkins
  • Martin
  • Green
  • Bastian
2:36
2."Bang Bang"
  • Imanbek
  • Koka
  • Joe Hike
  • Matt Waro
2:59
3."Mood" (featuring Khea)
  • Ora
  • Imanbek
  • Anthony Libet
  • Koka
  • Jonathan Latorre
  • Lino Brownski
  • Taoufik Korriche
  • Imanbek
  • Koka
  • Jeremia Jones
  • Morgan Avenue
3:24
4."The One"
  • Ora
  • Imanbek
  • Caroline Ailin
  • Frederik Castenschiold Eichen
  • Jordan Sudak
  • Kirill Lupinos
  • Marwen Tlili
Imanbek2:25
Total length:11:24
Bang (Acoustic) track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Big" (acoustic) (with David Guetta)
  • Guy Langley
  • Lael Goldberg
2:40
2."Bang Bang" (acoustic)
  • Langley
  • Goldberg
3:05
3."Mood" (acoustic) (featuring Khea)
  • Langley
  • Goldberg
3:23
4."The One" (acoustic)
  • Langley
  • Goldberg
3:05
Total length:12:13
Notes

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]

Artists

  • David Guetta – co-lead artist (track 1)
  • Gia Koka – background vocals (track 2–3)
  • Gunna – featured vocals (track 1)
  • Imanbek – co-lead artist (track 1–4)
  • Jeremiah Jhauw – background vocals (track 2)
  • Khea – featured vocals (track 3)
  • Koda – background vocals (track 4)
  • Rita Ora – co-lead artist (track 1–4), lead vocals

Musicians

  • Morgan Avenue – producer (track 3), arranger (track 3), engineer (track 3)
  • William Spencer Bastian – producer (track 1), programmer (track 1)
  • Yvan Bing – engineer (track 1)
  • Leslie Brathwaite – mixer (track 1, 3)
  • Toby Green – producer (track 1)
  • David Guetta – producer (track 1), programmer (track 1)
  • Mike Hawkins – producer (track 1)
  • Joe Hike – producer (track 2), bass (track 2), programmer (track 2), sound designer (track 2)
  • Imanbek – producer (tracks 1–4), programmer (track 1, 4), mixing (track 4)
  • Jeremia Jones – producer (track 3), arranger (track 3), bass synthesizer (track 3), drums (track 3), keyboards track 3)
  • Gia Koka – producer (track 2–3), bass (track 2), programmer (track 2), sound designer (track 2), arranger (track 3), bass synthesizer (track 3), drums (track 3), keyboards (track 3)
  • Dave Kutch – masterer (track 1–4)
  • Sam Martin – producer (track 1), programmer (track 1)
  • Mike "Spike" Stent – mixer (track 2)
  • Antonio "DJ Fuse" Olivera – additional vocal recording engineer (track 3)
  • Florian Ongona – additional vocal recording (track 1)
  • Cameron Gower Poole – vocal production (tracks 1–4)
  • Matt Waro – producer (track 2), drums (track 2), programmer (track 2), sound designer (track 2), sound effects (track 2)
  • Matt Wolach – assistant mixer (track 2)

Charts

Chart performance for Bang
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[15] 16

Release history

Release history for Bang
Region Date Version Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 12 February 2021 Bang EP
[1]
12 March 2021 Bang acoustic EP [16]

References

  1. ^ a b White, Jack (12 February 2021). "Rita Ora is back with a Bang with Imanbek-assisted EP and new single Big: First listen preview". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  2. ^ C, Clara (2 February 2021). "Rita Ora announces collaboration with David Guetta" (in French). NRJ. Archived from the original on 22 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Copsey, Rob (4 February 2021). "Rita Ora and Imanbek to release joint EP Bang". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Goodbye – Imanbek & Goodboys". 18 December 2020. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021 – via Amazon.
  5. ^ Singh, Ashish (4 February 2021). "Rita Ora 'Bang': Release date, tracklist, concept, how to live stream and all about singer's EP produced over Zoom". Meaww.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  6. ^ Bain, Katie (4 February 2021). "Imanbek & Rita Ora Announce Collaborative EP & 'Big' Lead Track Featuring David Guetta & Gunna". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 February 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  7. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (4 February 2021). "Rita Ora's new EP cover criticised over similarities to Rina Sawayama's work". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  8. ^ Sunkel, Cameron (13 February 2021). "Rita Ora drops collaborative, club ready EP produced by Imanbek, 'Bang'". EDM.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Rita Ora x Imanbek – Bang [The Official EP Film]". 12 February 2021. Archived from the original on 21 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ a b Edmonds, Lizzie (12 February 2021). "Rita Ora: Why new music video was hardest and most thrilling I have done". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Bang – Rita Ora, Imanbek". Tidal. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Rita Ora Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Bang (acoustic) [Explicit] Rita Ora X Imanbek". 12 March 2021. Archived from the original on 12 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021 – via Amazon.
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