“DNCE” is the American band consisting of Joe Jonas, Jack Lawless, Cole Whittle, and JinJoo Lee. They became famous for the debut single “Cake by the Ocean”, which reached the 79th place at Billboard Hot 100. “DNCE” group plays music in a pop style and is signed on Republic label. Their debut single “Cake by the Ocean” was let out on September 18, 2015 and took the maximum 79th place in US Billboard Hot 100. And on October 23, 2015 “DNCE” let out an EP under the name "SWAAY".
About DNCE
Background
“DNCE” is the American pop group founded in 2015 by the former participant of “Jonas Brothers” group Joe Jonas. The “Jonas Brothers” group existed 7 years and after its disintegration in 2013, nobody could think that someone from brothers (Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas) will be able to sing solo. However, the former participant of the group Nick Jonas was the only one who managed to begin a successful musical career. Joe tried the job of a DJ and after that decided to found “DNCE” group together with future participants.
Rising to the Stars
In September 2015, the “DNCE” group begins the “movement” up. They issued the debut single “Cake by the Ocean” and shot a video. The song appeared in their first album “SWAAY” which became very successful in musical charts. It contained four tracks. The album “SWAAY” has at once received positive reviews from critics. The “DNCE” group has carried out a tour at the end of 2015 and plans to issue a new album.
In 2016, “DNCE” made a cameo in a television special “Grease: Live”. The group acted as “Johnny Casino and The Gamblers” in a high school dance scene.
In 2016, they were nominated in three prestigious awards Kids' Choice Awards, Radio Disney Music Awards and Teen Choice Awards.