Bang Bang

Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Jessie J

About Bang Bang

"Bang Bang" is a song recorded by English singer Jessie J, American singer Ariana Grande and American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Rickard Göransson and Minaj, and produced by Martin, Göransson and Ilya, with Kuk Harrell serving as a vocal producer. The song was first sent to hot adult contemporary radio on 28 July 2014 through Republic Records and released as a digital download the next day by Lava and Republic Records as the lead single from Jessie J's third studio album Sweet Talker (2014). It is also included on the deluxe version of Grande's second studio album My Everything (2014), serving as the third single from that album."Bang Bang" debuted at number six and later reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. It debuted at number one in the United Kingdom becoming Grande's second top ten single and second number one debut that year. It also marked as Nicki Minaj's first number one single on the chart and became the first song ever by a lead female rapper to debut at the top spot, and the second song by a female rapper to debut at number one overall since Lil Kim's feature on Lady Marmalade in 2001. The song also reached the top ten in fourteen countries top ten of the charts including Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, and South Korea. The single was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards (2015), and won Favorite Song of the Year at the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards. In November 2017, "Bang Bang" was certified six-times platinum by the RIAA, and has sold 3.4 million copies in the US since its release. 


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2014
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Sure she got a body like an hourglass
But I can give it to you all the time
Sure she got a booty like a Cadillac
But I can send you into overdrive (oh)
You've been waiting for that
Step on up, swing your bat
You see anybody could be bad to you
You need a good girl to blow your mind, yeah

Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I’ll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til you (ah, hey!)
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I’ll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til you (ah, hey!)

She might’ve let you hold her hand at school
But I’mma show you how to graduate
No, I don’t need to hear you talk the talk
Just come and show me what your momma gave (oh yeah)
I heard you've gotta big baby, mouth but don’t say a thing
See anybody could be good to you
You need a bad girl to blow your mind

Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I’ll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til you (ah, hey!)
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I’ll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til you (ah, hey!) (You know what, girls? let me show you how to do it)

It’s Myx Moscato
It’s frizz in a bottle
It’s Nicki full throttle, it’s oh, oh
Swimming in the grotto
We winning in the lotto
We dipping in the powder blue, four door
Kitten so good
It’s dripping on wood
Get a ride in the engine that could
Go, Batman, robbin’ it
Bang bang, cockin’ it
Queen Nicki dominant, prominent
It’s me, Jessie, and Ari
If they test me, they sorry
Ride his uh like a Harley 
Then pull off in his Ferrari
If he hanging we banging
Phone ringing, he slanging
It ain’t karaoke night but get the mic 'cause I'm singing

B to the A to the N to the G to the uh
B to the A to the N to the G to the hey
See anybody could be good to you
You need a bad girl to blow your mind (your mind) (okay)

Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I’ll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til you (ah, hey!)
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I’ll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til you (ah, hey!)

Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I’ll let you have it)
Yo, I said bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I’ll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til you (ah, hey!)

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Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/mɪˈnɑːʒ/), is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, she gained public recognition after releasing the mixtapes Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beam Me Up Scotty (2009). more »

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Written by: Max Martin, Onika Tanya Maraj, Rickard Goransson, Savan Kotecha

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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8 facts about this song

Writing and Production
"Bang Bang" was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Rickard Göransson and Onika Maraj, the latter being the real name of Nicki Minaj. - This song was produced by Max Martin, Rickard Göransson and Ilya, who are renowned Swedish hitmakers.
Chart Performance
This song was a major worldwide hit, reaching number one in the UK and peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. - "Bang Bang" also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Collaboration Details
This song is noted for its distinctive collaboration as it bridges pop and hip hop by bringing together three music heavyweights - Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. - Each artist performs in their distinct musical styles, making the song a fusion of pop, R&B, and hip hop.
Music Video
The trio performed the song live for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards and then later, the music video was released. - The music video fetched over 1 billion views on YouTube, putting the collaboration into the elite list of pop music videos with over a billion views.
Critical Reception
"Bang Bang" received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising its catchy tune and the mixture of the three different vocal styles. - It was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
Use in Media
The track was used in several commercials and promotional spots, as well as in movies and television series. - It's notably included in the 2014 film Pitch Perfect 2 and the TV show Grey's Anatomy.
Impact
"Bang Bang" is considered as a defining song in all three performers' careers, making their names synonymous with powerhouse female collaborations in the pop music industry. - The song is certified 6x platinum by the RIAA in the United States, showing its immense popularity and commercial success.
Release
The song was released on July 29, 2014, through record labels Republic and Lava. - It served as the lead single from Jessie J's third studio album, "Sweet Talker," and was also included on the deluxe version of Ariana Grande's second studio album, “My Everything.”

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