The Banger
2014 single by Runtown featuring Uhuru
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"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]
| "The Banger" | ||||
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| Single by Runtown featuring Uhuru | ||||
| from the album Ghetto University | ||||
| Released | December 9, 2014[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
| Label | Eric-Manny Entertainment | |||
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| Producer | Uhuru | |||
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| Uhuru singles chronology | ||||
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| "The Banger" on YouTube | ||||
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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]