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New Music: Jessie J (feat. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj) - "Bang Bang" [Premiere]

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After the commercial disappointment that was her sophomore studio album “Alive” and all the singles from it, Jessie J wants to re-invent herself and get back to side of the industry where you actually make a profit and not a loss with her third studio album, which will be arriving in stores later in 2014 via Universal Republic / Lava Records. The first single from Jessie J's new era is the banger "Bang Bang" featuring Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. How she managed to get both of these ladies on her new single still puzzles me… what did she offer in exchange? Collabs? Most of the profit from the song? Whatever it was, what we know is that "Bang Bang" will be available for purchase on iTunes across the world (perhaps not in the UK though) tomorrow, July 29th.

“Bang Bang” was produced by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha and Ilya, and unfortunately for Jessie J, the full song leaked on July 28th, only six hours before it hit iTunes. It's not that bad though as many people are loving the song and surely will be making a purchase even though they have it downloaded already! [More info]

Review of “Bang Bang”

I am SLAYED! More than slayed actually. But I just can’t find the proper adjective right now. From the old-school, jazz-y, blues-y, upbeat production, the over-the-top Jessie J vocals, the glorious gospel choir in the chorus to Ariana's sweet vocals, and Nicki Minaj's annihilating rap moment, “Bang Bang” is a total banger. I don’t care if radios don’t love this much or if it turns out to be a big flop, “Bang Bang” is stunning in every way – even if it's got that vintage and not 'current' pop sound – and I thank you Jessie J for recording this. And for uniting Ariana and Nicki for the first time too.

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By on July 28, 2014
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