All Hands on Deck (song)
| "All Hands on Deck" | ||||
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Iggy Azalea Remix cover | ||||
| Single by Tinashe | ||||
| from the album Aquarius | ||||
| Released | February 24, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
| Studio | DownTown (New York City) | |||
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| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| "All Hands on Deck" on YouTube | ||||
"All Hands on Deck" is a song by American singer Tinashe. It impacted urban contemporary radio and was released as a digital download in the United States on February 24, 2015 through RCA Records, as the third single from her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014). The song was co-written by Tinashe, Bebe Rexha, Stargate, and Cashmere Cat, and produced by the latter two. Called a "crunk-n'-b throwback" by Slant Magazine, "All Hands on Deck" contains a prominent pan flute breakdown played by Cashmere Cat and Stargate, a strong bassline and drum beat, and has been described as the "sister song" to the album's lead single "2 On". The track's lyrical content shows confidence in finding a new lover after a break-up, and contain themes of girl power and self empowerment. On February 22, 2015, a remix version of the song premiered online featuring Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, and received a digital-only release on February 24.
The song garnered mixed reviews from music critics who commended its club appeal and Tinashe's vocals, while others called it "hokey" or "generic". Azalea's verse on the promotional remix version was well-received. Tinashe has performed "All Hands on Deck" for radio stations KPWR and Nova 106.9, and as part of her set list for her Aquarius Tour (2014–15).