Joytime
Studio album by
Marshmello
ReleasedJanuary 8, 2016 (2016-01-08)
Recorded2016
Length35:03
LabelJoytime Collective
ProducerMarshmello
Marshmello chronology
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(2015) 		Joytime
(2016) 		Joytime II
(2018)
Singles from Joytime
  1. "Keep It Mello"
    Released: January 8, 2016

Joytime is the debut studio album by electronic producer and DJ Marshmello, which was self-released through his label, Joytime Collective on January 8, 2016.[1][2] When it was released, it landed on the iTunes top electronic albums on the first day.[3]

Singles

The first single "Keep It Mello", featuring vocals from rapper Omar LinX, was released on October 24, 2015.[4]

A remix by Marshmello and Slushii of "Want U 2", a song from the album, was released as a single but not in promotion of the album.[5][6]

Critical reception

Ryan James Blair of Festival Forecast gave Joytime a 7.5/10 rating, stating "Joytime starts strong with a screeching synth, mallet melodies, and a smooth bass as he [Marshmello] taunts listeners with the vocal hook (Everybody Knows Me.... Marshmello)."[7] The rest of Joytime does not vary much from the opening track as each song sticks to the strong formula that includes a smooth bass line, sharp synths, simple risers and percussion buildups, trap hats and strong kicks. 'Summer' is perhaps the biggest change of pace with a nice downtempo beat, but at times the sub bass can almost be overwhelming for the slower tempo and context."[7]

Track listing

Joytime[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Know Me"3:26
2."Summer"3:53
3."Find Me"3:00
4."Take It Back"3:53
5."Bounce"3:32
6."Blocks"3:29
7."Show You"2:57
8."Want U 2"3:02
9."Home"3:48
10."Keep It Mello" (featuring Omar Linx)4:03
Total length:35:03

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

Performers

Charts

References

  1. ^ "Joytime by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. January 8, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Marshmello Self-Releases First Album 'Joytime'". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "marshmello". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "Keep It Mello (feat. Omar LinX) – Single by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  5. ^ "Want U 2 (Marshmello & Slushii Remix) – Single by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. February 14, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "Joytime / Marshmello TIDAL". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  7. ^ a b RyanJamesBlair (January 13, 2016). "Album Review: Joytime by Marshmello". Red Roll. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  8. ^ "Christopher Chris Dotcom Marshmello Comstock Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  9. ^ "Christopher Chris Dotcom Marshmello Comstock Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  10. ^ "Christopher Chris Dotcom Marshmello Comstock Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  11. ^ "Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
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