DNCE (album)
DNCE is the debut studio album by American band DNCE. It was released through Republic Records on November 18, 2016. The album features a sole guest appearance from Kent Jones. Production was handled by Ilya, Rami Yacoub, Albin Nedler, Kristoffer Fogelmark, Mattman & Robin, OzGo, Oscar Holter, Sir Nolan, Mailbox, and Aaron Z. It includes three out of four songs from their debut EP, Swaay (2015). DNCE is a dance-pop album with influences of new wave, dance-rock, disco, and alternative pop.[1][2] Production was handled by a variety of record producers, such as Ilya Salmanzadeh, Rami Yacoub, Mattman & Robin, Justin Tranter, and Sir Nolan.[2][3]
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November 18, 2016
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- Aaron Z
- Albin Nedler
- Ilya
- Kristoffer Fogelmark
- Mailbox
- Mattman & Robin
- OzGo
- Oscar Holter
- Rami
- Sir Nolan
Upon release, the album was met with generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised lead singer Joe Jonas' maturity and the band's mainstream appeal.[4] DNCE debuted in the top 20 on the Billboard 200, but performed only moderately well on the album charts in other countries, earning its highest international peak in Australia at number 32.[5][6] Three out of four songs from the album's predecessor, Swaay, are included on the album: singles "Cake by the Ocean" and "Toothbrush", as well as "Pay My Rent", while "Jinx" appears on the Japanese edition. The lead and only single of the album, "Body Moves", was released on September 30, 2016.
Release and promotion[edit]
In February 2016, the band told PopCrush that they were nearly done recording the album and that it was to be released that summer.[7] However, following the success of "Cake by the Ocean" and "Toothbrush", the album's release was pushed back to allow the band to properly promote the singles.[8][9] In August, Billboard reported that recording was finished.[10] The album's title of DNCE and release date of November 18, 2016 were announced on September 14, 2016 through a promotional video.[8] Three tracks were released as promotional singles during the three weeks directly preceding the album's release: "Blown", which features Kent Jones, on October 28, 2016; "Good Day" on November 4, 2016; and "Be Mean" on November 11, 2016.[11][12][13]
Singles[edit]
The lead and only single of the album, "Body Moves", was released on September 30, 2016. The song was produced by Rami Yacoub, Albin Nedler, and Kristoffer Fogelmark.[14] An accompanying video premiered October 11, 2016 that features the band members in provocative scenarios.[15]
Commercial performance[edit]
DNCE debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart dated December 10, 2016 with approximately 25,000 album-equivalent units.[5][20] On the Top Album Sales component chart, the album entered at number 14, selling approximately 19,000 units.[21][20]
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