Bongos (song)

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"Bongos"
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Single by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
Recorded2023
Genre
Length
  • 2:55
  • 2:31 (radio edit)
Label Atlantic
Composer(s)
  • Breyan Isaac
  • Carlos Londono
  • Chaniah Kelley
  • Donny Flores
  • James D. Steed
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • We Good
  • Breyan Isaac for the Thirties
  • DJ SwanQo
Cardi B singles chronology
"Jealousy"
(2023)		"Bongos"
(2023)		"Enough (Miami)"
(2024)
Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology
"Her"
(2022)		"Bongos"
(2023)		"Cobra"
(2023)

Certifications

Certifications for "Bongos"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [40] Gold40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Bongos"
RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
VariousSeptember 8, 2023
Original Atlantic [7] [41]
Italy Radio airplay Warner [42]
VariousSeptember 11, 2023
  • Digital download
  • streaming
The Pack EPAtlantic [43]
September 14, 2023Jersey club mix [44]

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References

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Physical Editions feature two alternative artwork.

Citations

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