Released December 9, 2014 Recorded 2014 | Format Digital download Length 03:29 | |
Label Eric-Manny Entertainment Writer(s) Douglas Jack
Themba Sekowe
Nqobile Mahlanu
Sihle Dlalisisa
Xelimpilo Simelane | ||
"The Banger" is a single by Nigerian recording artist Runtown, featuring vocals from South African music group Uhuru. 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.
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Audio release history
The Banger was released on 9 December 2014 after it was recorded during a studio session in South Africa.
Video release history
Shot in Pretoria, South Africa by Justin Campos, the music video for "The Banger" which featured guest appearance from DJ Maphorisa was released unto video sharing website YouTube on 2 June 2015.
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. He also performed the song at the 2015 Star Trek event in Makurdi, Benue State.