Bangarang

Skrillex, Sirah One

About Bangarang

"Bangarang" is a song by American electronic music producer Skrillex. It was released as a single from his EP of the same name. It features guest rap vocals from American hip hop recording artist Sirah. "Bangarang" intersperses Sirah's rap vocals throughout the song. The song's title and lyrics reflect the battle cry of the Lost Boys in the 1991 movie Hook. It has since become one of his most commercially successful singles to date, charting within the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, France, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden. A music video for the song premiered on February 16, 2012 via his official YouTube channel. "Bangarang" received airplay on some modern rock radio stations. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. 


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Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts to all my lost boys we rowdy
Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts to all my lost boys we rowdy
Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts to all my lost boys we rowdy
Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts to all my lost boys (when you're ready)

Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts to all my lost boys we rowdy
Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts to all my lost boys (when you're ready)
Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts to all my lost boys we rowdy
Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts (when you're ready)

(Shout to all my lost boys, sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shouts to all my lost boys we rowdy)

Still ain't got my marbles
But I got these beats coming out the back of my Toy car
Aye yo! I'm eating fun-dip right now, not giving a f*ck, mwah

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Skrillex

Sonny John Moore (born January 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Skrillex, is an American electronic musician and singer-songwriter. Raised in Northeast Los Angeles and in Northern California, Moore joined the American post-hardcore band From First to Last as the lead singer in 2004, and recorded two studio albums with the band (Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count, 2004, and Heroine, 2006) before leaving to pursue a solo career in 2007. He began his first tour as a solo artist in late 2007. After recruiting a new band lineup, Moore joined the Alternative Press Tour to support bands such as All Time Low and The Rocket Summer, and appeared on the cover of Alternative Press' annual "100 Bands You Need to Know" issue. more »

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Written by: Sonny Moore, Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell

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11 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Bangarang" was released on February 16, 2012, as the lead single from Skrillex’s EP of the same name. It was widely acclaimed by music critics and was a commercial success.
Awards
In 2013, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, marking Skrillex’s second win in this category.
Chart Performance
"Bangarang" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, number one on the UK Dance Chart and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Inspiration
The title of the song, "Bangarang," is a reference to the 1991 Peter Pan movie "Hook." "Bangarang" is the battle cry used by the Lost Boys in the movie.
Collaboration
The song features guest rap vocals from Sirah, who has collaborated with Skrillex on multiple other tracks.
Music Video
The music video of the song was released in 2012 and was directed by Tony T. Datis. It takes the form of a short narrative that fits the song's energetic style.
Usage in Pop Culture
"Bangarang" has been used in diverse multimedia such as films, television series, and video game trailers due to its catchy rhythm and intense beats.
Dubstep Influence
The song particularly highlights Skrillex's influence in popularizing the 'dubstep' genre in mainstream music.
Certifications
The song was awarded various disc certifications including from RIAA (US) and BPI (UK). In the United States, it received the 4× Platinum certification.
Artist's Influence
Skrillex, born as Sonny John Moore, influenced the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) Scenario heavily during the 2010s. His song "Bangarang" is considered as one of his signature and influential tunes.
Composition
The song "Bangarang" uniquely stands out for its fusion of dubstep and moombahton beats, displaying Skrillex's experimental approach to creating music.

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