HandClap

For the hand gesture, see Clapping.

"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
Released	March 25, 2016 (2016-03-25)
Recorded	2016
Genre	Indie pop dance-pop
Length	3:12
Label	Elektra
Songwriter(s)	Fitz and the Tantrums Eric Frederic Sam Hollander
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

Remixes Pt. 1^[2]

No.	Title	Length
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

Weekly charts Chart (2016–2020) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] 55 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 78 Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[5] 31 Canada Rock (Billboard)[6] 16 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[7] 50 Germany (GfK)[8] 59 Japan (Japan Hot 100) (Billboard)[9] 19 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[10] 60 South Korea (Gaon)[11] 9 South Korea International Downloads Chart (Gaon)[12] 1 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[13] 85 US Billboard Hot 100[1] 53 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[14] 22 US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[15] 5 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[16] 2 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[17] 29 US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[18] 7

Year-end charts Chart (2016) Position US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 44 US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[20] 13 US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[21] 18 Chart (2017) Position US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[22] 35 US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[23] 10 Chart (2018) Position South Korea (Gaon)[24] 15 Chart (2020) Position Japan (Japan Hot 100)[25] 95 Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[26] 3

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[27]	Platinum	70,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[28]	Gold	15,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[29]	5× Platinum	400,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[30]	Gold	200,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[31]	Gold	15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[32]	Gold	25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[33]	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[34]	4× Platinum	4,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.