"Say Aha" | ||||
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Single by Santigold | ||||
from the album Santogold | ||||
Released | November 24, 2008 | |||
Genre | New wave, reggae fusion | |||
Length | 3:35 | |||
Label | Downtown Records (US) Atlantic Records (UK) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Santi White, John Hill | |||
Producer(s) | Santi White, John Hill | |||
Santigold singles chronology | ||||
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"Say Aha" is the fourth single by American artist Santigold, taken from her debut album Santogold .
"Say Aha" was released on November 24 in the UK. [1] The song appeared in television advertisements for Samsung. [2] In the United States, a remix of "Say Aha" (as well as a remix of "L.E.S. Artistes") was featured in commercials for the Ford Flex. [3]
NME said that the song "loses out considerably in the amazingness stakes simply by virtue of not being 'L.E.S. Artistes'. But [...] this is jaunty, dancehall-flecked and it's perfectly fine," giving the song an eight out of ten. [4] A review from Music Week said the single "sounds sparkling" and "boasts a great chorus". [5] Pitchfork Media described "Say Aha" as "perfect new wave bubblegum-- 2 Tone keyboards, phaser effects, a stomp-ready chorus, and a surf guitar solo to finish." The review said that the song "evoke[s] that moment when rock's aggression met reggae's drive and depth". [6] The Times labelled the track "annoying/endearing" but "worthy of the hype." [7]
The music video for "Say Aha" was filmed on Red Hook, Brooklyn's Van Brunt Street on June 18, 2008. [8] Santogold was photographed on the video set with her extras, riding on bicycles with lifesized loudspeakers. [9]
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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Belgian Tip Chart (Flanders) [12] | 15 |
UK Singles Chart [13] | 157 |