Volkswacht Bodensee - SonReal Releases 'Banger After Banger' Music Video Featuring Alan Ritchson

Vancouver rapper and singer SonReal has released the music video for his track "Banger After Banger," featuring American actor Alan Ritchson in a comedic role. The clip, set in Toronto, depicts the two men attempting to attract women while navigating the city's landmarks.

The video opens with SonReal standing on a busy street corner, marveling at the urban environment. While the setting is initially ambiguous due to the prevalence of similar takeaway shops across North America, the presence of the CN Tower in the distance confirms the location as Toronto rather than his hometown of Vernon or his career launchpad in Vancouver.

SonReal is joined by Craig, known online as "cuzzel" Craig, and the pair embark on a mission to meet women. The video blends low-key slapstick humor with dialogue, including a scene where SonReal asks a woman what she is wearing, to which she replies that she needs only hot water.

The "secret sauce" of the video lies in Ritchson's portrayal of Ken from the Barbie franchise. In the clip, the character compares his progress on adult braces with SonReal, struts around with a sauce stain on his chin, and signs up for a dating site that yields no results. Ritchson, known for roles in "Smallville," "Titans," and Guy Ritchie's "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," is seen dancing to the rap-pop track.

The video also features Richy Hartl as Ken's companion, wearing a modified mullet, a Cayman Islands sun visor, and a Temu-edition Reba McEntire tour T-shirt. While the setting is Toronto, the release has drawn comments from Vancouver residents noting that local landmarks such as the Stanley Park seawall, the Gastown Steam Clock, or the Bloedel Conservatory were not utilized.

SonReal is scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Theatre on Saturday, November 14.

L.Meier--VB