The single was co-written by group members Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, along with Sam "S*A*M" Hollander, while production duties were handled by Boys Like Girls frontman Martin Johnson.

[citation needed] The instrumental concept of the song was inspired by the film Pitch Perfect (2012), a movie about an all-A cappella singing group.

Goes The Charts called it a "cute song", noting that "they sound like they're having fun", but at the same time, pointed out the risks of releasing it as a single.

"[7] "Acapella" entered the Australian ARIA Singles Chart at number seventeen for the week of July 28, 2013.

Karmin first performed the song live in an acoustic setting for Ryan Seacrest's Pick Your Purse party in late June 2013.

Amy and Nick rock red, blue and green color-coordinated outfits and accessories while performing choreographed moves.

[12] Products from Coach, Mercedes Benz, Olive Garden and United Nude are featured in the video.