All Hands on Deck (song)

"All Hands on Deck"
A portrait of a young African-American woman posing on a street sidewalk in a black coat. Centered in white font is the name, Tinashe, and below it, the title "All Hands on Deck", with "Feat. Iggy Azalea" underneath it.
Single by Tinashe
from the album Aquarius
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2015
Recorded2013–2014
StudioDownTown (New York City)
GenreCrunk&B, snap
Length3:40
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Tinashe singles chronology
"Drop That Kitty"
(2015)
"All Hands on Deck"
(2015)
"Player"
(2015)

"All Hands on Deck" is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe for her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014). It was written by Tinashe, Bebe Rexha, Stargate, and Cashmere Cat, and produced by the latter two. An uptempo crunk&B and snap song, "All Hands on Deck" contains a prominent pan flute breakdown, a thick bassline and "club-friendly" beat, and has been described as the "sister song" to the album's lead single "2 On." The track's lyrical content comprises a dance instructional and portrays a scenario of retaining confidence, and rebound dating 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. Serving as the third single from Aquarius, it impacted urban contemporary radio and was released as a digital download in the United States on February 24, 2015.

The song garnered positive reviews from music critics who commended its club appeal and Tinashe's vocals, while also naming it as a highlight on the album. Azalea's verse on the promotional remix version was also well-received, with critics opining that her addition was beneficial for the track's airplay prospects. 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).