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"All About That Bass" is a song recorded by American singer Meghan Trainor for her first EP Title (2014), and her 2015 debut studio album with the same name. It was digitally released on June 30, 2014 as her debut single through Epic Records. "All About That Bass" is a is a bubblegum pop and doo-wop song that draws influences from various musical genres including R&B, hip hop and country. Lyrically, it embraces inner beauty, positive body image and self-acceptance.

Music critics' reception to "All About That Bass" was mixed. While the song received favorable reviews for its melody and vintage sound, some accused Trainor of anti-feminism and cultural appropriation for its lyrics. Despite that, it was named one of the best songs of 2014 by several publications and received Grammy Award nominations for Record and Song of the Year. It topped the singles chart in over 50 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100 where it stayed on the top of the chart for eight consecutive weeks. It sold over 6 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Fatima Robinson directed the accompanying music video for the song which received praise for its fun nature and the colors and was a viral success. The song inspired a variety of viral videos and tributes, while Vogue recognized it as part of "the era of the big booty". Trainor has performed the song on television shows such as The X Factor Australia, Dancing with the Stars and at various concerts. The song has been covered by various media personalities and recording artists including Simon Cowell and Justin Bieber.