Cake by the Ocean

"Cake by the Ocean" is the debut single by American band DNCE. It was released through Republic Records as the lead single from their debut extended play, Swaay, on September 18, 2015, with the song being released on the EP a month later on October 23. It was also included on their self-titled debut studio album, which was released on November 18, 2016. The song was produced by Mattman & Robin and was written by the duo alongside group member Joe Jonas and Justin Tranter, the latter of whom previously being a member of Semi Precious Weapons with another member of DNCE, Cole Whittle.

"Cake by the Ocean" is a 1970s-inspired pop, R&B, dance, and disco-funk song. Lyrically, the song is about sexual intercourse. The song became a huge success, charting at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. It has also charted in multiple countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan (where it hit the top of the charts), New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The song was also certified platinum in seven countries and was certified Gold in Denmark. "Cake by the Ocean" was received positively by music critics, and it has appeared in several forms of media, including films, shows, video games, commercials, and trailers.