"Toothbrush" is a song by American band DNCE. It was sent to contemporary hit radio on May 17, 2016, as the second and final single from their debut extended play, Swaay (2015).[1] It was also included on their self-titled debut studio album, which was released in 2016. The song was written by the band's lead singer, Joe Jonas, and producer Ilya, alongside James Ghaleb and Rickard Göransson.

"Toothbrush"
Single by DNCE
from the EP Swaay
ReleasedMay 17, 2016
Length3:51
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ilya
DNCE singles chronology
"Rock Bottom"
(2016)
"Toothbrush"
(2016)
"Body Moves"
(2016)
Music video
"Toothbrush" on YouTube

Music video

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An accompanying music video for "Toothbrush" was directed by Luke Monaghan and premiered May 17, 2016.[2] Featuring model Ashley Graham as Jonas' love interest, the video has received praise for presenting a body-positive image.[3][4]

Personnel

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  • Mixer: Serban Ghenea
  • Assistant Mixer: John Hanes
  • Engineer: Sam Holland
  • Assistant Recording Engineer: Cory Bice
  • Assistant Recording Engineer: Jeremy Lertola
  • Programming, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Lyricist, Composer: Ilya Salmanzadeh
  • Drums: Peter Carlsson
  • Percussion, Lyricist, Composer, Background Vocalist, Guitar: James Alan Ghaleb
  • Bass, Percussion, Lyricist, Composer, Guitar: Rickard Göransson
  • Lyricist, Composer: Joe Jonas

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 33
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] 40
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7] 43
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 36
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[9] 27
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[10] 32
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[11] 67
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[12] 16
Hungary (Single Top 40)[13] 35
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 65
Portugal (AFP)[15] 86
Scotland (OCC)[16] 47
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[17] 58
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[18] 60
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[19] 10
UK Singles (OCC)[20] 49
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 44
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[22] 32
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[23] 34
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[24] 18

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[25] Gold 35,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[26] Platinum 60,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[27] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[28] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States October 23, 2015 Digital download Republic [29]
May 17, 2016 Contemporary hit radio [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 17, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  2. ^ Sonis, Rachel (May 17, 2016). "Joe Jonas And Ashley Graham Dazzle In New DNCE "Toothbrush" Video: Watch". Idolator. Spin Media. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  3. ^ Stutz, Colin (May 17, 2016). "Joe Jonas Gets Romantic With Ashley Graham in DNCE's 'Toothbrush' Video Preview: Watch". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  4. ^ Bacardi, Francesca (May 17, 2016). "Joe Jonas and Ashley Graham Get Hot and Heavy in DNCE's "Toothbrush" Music Video". E! Canada. Bell Media. Archived from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  5. ^ "DNCE – Toothbrush". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  6. ^ "DNCE – Toothbrush" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "DNCE – Toothbrush" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  8. ^ "DNCE Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  9. ^ "DNCE Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  10. ^ "DNCE Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  11. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 30. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  12. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  13. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  14. ^ "Chart Track: Week 30, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  15. ^ "DNCE – Toothbrush". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  17. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201642 into search. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  18. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201628 into search. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  19. ^ "Vecolista Heatseeker – Vecka 33, 19 augusti 2016" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  20. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  21. ^ "DNCE Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  22. ^ "DNCE Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  23. ^ "DNCE Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  24. ^ "DNCE Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  25. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 9, 2016. Archived from the original on October 13, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  26. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – DNCE – Toothbrush" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  27. ^ "British single certifications – DNCE – Toothbrush". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  28. ^ "American single certifications – DNCE – Toothbrush". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  29. ^ "iTunes Store (US) - Music - DNCE - SWAAY - EP". iTunes Store (US). October 23, 2015. Archived from the original on September 30, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)