Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang (2024) Hi Res

In the summer of 2014, Jessie J , Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj teamed up to perform “Bang Bang,” the definitive, powerful anthem. Immediately upon its release, fans and critics knew the song was something special.

As a collaboration with three leading women in pop – one of them a top rapper – “Bang Bang” was a “Lady Marmalade” for a new generation. Just as Maya, Pink, Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim had turned LaBelle's '70s hit single into a 21st-century anthem, the playful wit and diva-like swagger of “Bang Bang” ensured that the soulful vibes of the song and schoolyard chant will become ingrained in the pop culture consciousness.