The Banger

"The Banger"
Single by Runtown featuring Uhuru
from the album Ghetto University
Released December 9, 2014[1]
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Length 3:29
Label Eric-Manny Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
  • Douglas Jack
  • Themba Sekowe
  • Nqobile Mahlanu
  • Sihle Dlalisisa
  • Xelimpilo Simelane
Producer(s) Uhuru
Runtown singles chronology
"Baby Answer"
(2013)		 "The Banger"
(2014)		 "Bend Down Pause"
(2015)

"Baby Answer"
(2013)		 The Banger
(2014)		 "Bend Down Pause"
(2015)
Uhuru singles chronology
"Kami Na Tutu"
(2014) Kami Na Tutu2014		 "The Banger"
(2014) The Banger2014		 "Nane"
(2014) Nane2014
Music video
"The Banger" on YouTube

"The Banger" is a single by Nigerian recording artist Runtown, featuring vocals from South African music group Uhuru.[2] It was released as a single off his debut studio album titled Ghetto University on 9 December 2014 through Eric-Manny Entertainment and went on to become a club favorite after receiving numerous airplay and positive reviews.[3]

Release history

Audio release history

The Banger was released on 9 December 2014 after it was recorded during a studio session in South Africa.[4]

Country Date Format Label
Nigeria December 9, 2014[5] Digital download Eric-Manny Entertainment

Video release history

Shot in Pretoria, South Africa by Justin Campos,[6] the music video for "The Banger" which featured guest appearance from DJ Maphorisa was released unto video sharing website YouTube on 2 June 2015.[7]

Country Date Format Label
Nigeria and South Africa June 2, 2014 Digital download Eric-Manny Entertainment

Live performances

Some days after the release of the video for "The Banger", Runtown performed the song alongside Uhuru after headlining the King Kongs Sundays at Club Harem, South Africa.[8] He also performed the song at the 2015 Star Trek event in Makurdi, Benue State.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Ovie O. (9 December 2014). "Runtown ft. Uhuru – The Banger". NotJustOk. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  2. ↑ Tyler Batimoore (9 December 2014). "PREMIERE: Runtown – The Banger ft. Uhuru". tooXclusive. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  3. ↑ Henry Igwe (11 December 2014). "Music Review: Runtown Feat. Uhuru/ The Banger". Olori Supergal. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Ayomide O. Tayo (10 December 2014). "Runtown x Uhuru - The Banger". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "The Banger (feat. Uhuru)". iTunes. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  6. ↑ Dayo Showemimo (11 May 2015). "PHOTOS: Runtown shoots video for ‘The Banger’ in South Africa". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  7. ↑ Kenneth Atisele (2 June 2015). "VIDEO: Runtown ‘The Banger’ feat. Uhuru". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  8. ↑ Dayo Showemimo (8 June 2015). "Photos: Runtown and Uhuru perform in South Africa". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  9. ↑ Funsho Arogundade (7 August 2015). "Star Music Trek 2015 Hits Sapele, Delta State, Tomorrow". News Nigeria. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
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