"HandClap" is a song recorded by American indie pop band Fitz and the Tantrums. The song was released as the lead single from their self-titled album Fitz and the Tantrums on March 25, 2016, through Elektra Records. It is their highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 53.[1] The song was also included in Playground Games's Forza Horizon 3 soundtrack and Just Dance Unlimited for Just Dance 2017. A rendition of the song was also performed on the South Korean-Japanese survival show Produce 48 in 2018. Since its release, the song has gained popularity from its usage during sporting events.

"HandClap"
HandClap (Remixes, Pt. 1) cover
Single by Fitz and the Tantrums
from the album Fitz and the Tantrums
ReleasedMarch 25, 2016 (2016-03-25)
Recorded2016
Genre
Length3:12
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ricky Reed
Fitz and the Tantrums singles chronology
"Fools Gold"
(2014)
"HandClap"
(2016)
"Roll Up"
(2016)
Music video
"HandClap" on YouTube

Track listing edit

Remixes Pt. 1[2]
No.TitleLength
1."HandClap" (Dave Audé Remix)3:12
2."HandClap" (Willy Joy Remix)3:12
3."HandClap" (Myles Travitz Remix)3:12
4."HandClap" (Paul Damixie Remix)3:12
Total length:15:30

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[27] Gold 15,000
Canada (Music Canada)[28] 5× Platinum 400,000
Germany (BVMI)[29] Gold 200,000
Poland (ZPAV)[30] Gold 25,000
United States (RIAA)[31] 4× Platinum 4,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  2. ^ "HandClap (Remixes, Pt. 1) - EP by Fitz & The Tantrums". Apple Music. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums – HandClap" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  4. ^ "Fitz and The Tantrums Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  5. ^ "Fitz and The Tantrums Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "Fitz and The Tantrums Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  7. ^ Fitz And The Tantrums — HandClap. TopHit. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  8. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums – HandClap" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  9. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Russia Airplay Chart for 2016-08-14." TopHit. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "2018년 09주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  12. ^ "Gaon Download Chart – Issue date: 2018.03.04 – 2018.03.10". Gaon Chart. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  13. ^ "Ukraine Airplay Chart for 2016-07-03." TopHit. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  14. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  15. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  16. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  17. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  18. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  19. ^ "Adult Pop Songs: Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  20. ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  21. ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  22. ^ "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  23. ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  24. ^ "2018년 Digital Chart". Gaon. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  25. ^ "Japan Hot 100 – Year-End 2020" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  26. ^ "Hot Overseas". Billboard Japan. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  27. ^ "Austrian single certifications – Fitz and the Tantrums – HandClap" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  28. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Fitz and the Tantrums – HandClap". Music Canada. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  29. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Fitz and the Tantrums; 'HandClap')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  30. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 10, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter HandClap in the search box.
  31. ^ "American single certifications – Fitz and the Tantrums – HandClap". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 7, 2022.

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