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)

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Bongos"
RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
VariousSeptember 8, 2023
Original Atlantic [7] [38]
Italy Radio airplay Warner [39]
VariousSeptember 11, 2023
  • Digital download
  • streaming
The Pack EPAtlantic [40]
September 14, 2023Jersey club mix [41]

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References

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Physical Editons feature two alternative artwork.

Citations

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