Toothbrush (song)

"Toothbrush" is a song by American band DNCE. It impacted American contemporary hit radio as the second and final single from their debut EP Swaay (2015), on May 17, 2016.[1] It was later added to their self-titled debut studio album. The song was written by DNCE lead singer Joe Jonas alongside Ilya Salmanzadeh, James Ghaleb, and Rickard Göransson and was produced by Ilya.

"Toothbrush"
Single by DNCE
from the EP Swaay and the album DNCE
Released	May 17, 2016
Recorded	2015
Length	3:51
Label	Republic
Songwriter(s)	Joseph Jonas Ilya Salmanzadeh James Ghaleb Rickard Göransson
Producer(s)	Ilya
DNCE singles chronology
"Cake by the Ocean" (2015) "Toothbrush" (2016) "Rock Bottom" (2016)
Music video
"Toothbrush" on YouTube

Music video

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

• 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

Chart (2016)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[5]	33
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[6]	40
Belgium (Ultratip 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 Top 40 (Billboard)[22]	32
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[23]	34
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[24]	18

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[25]	Gold	35,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[26]	Silver	200,000
United States (RIAA)[27]	Platinum	1,000,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	October 23, 2015	Digital download	Republic	[28]
	May 17, 2016	Contemporary hit radio		[1]

References

1. "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. 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. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
5. "Australian-charts.com – DNCE – Toothbrush". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
6. "Ultratop.be – DNCE – Toothbrush" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
7. "Ultratop.be – 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: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201630 into search. 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. "Portuguesecharts.com – 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. 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 10, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
26. "British single certifications – DNCE – Toothbrush". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 July 2017. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Toothbrush in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
27. "American single certifications – DNCE – Toothbrush". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 February 2018. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
28. "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.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)