Say It (Tory Lanez song)

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"Say It"
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Single by Tory Lanez
from the album I Told You
ReleasedJuly 15, 2015
Recorded2015
Genre
Length
  • 3:58(single version)
  • 4:26 (album version)
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Songwriters
Producers
Tory Lanez singles chronology
"Karrueche"
(2015)		"Say It"
(2015)		"Initiation"
(2015)
Music video
"Say It" on YouTube

"Say It" is a song by the Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez, released on July 15, 2015, through Mad Love Records and Interscope Records as the lead single from debut studio album, I Told You (2016). The song was written by Tory Lanez, while production was handed by Pop Wansel, Toro, Fbeezy and FlameGod. It is a rap and R&B During the song's chorus, he switches between rapping and singing. Music journalists said the track drew similarities to The Weeknd's nocturnal decadence and Future's space ruckus.

Contents

Upon its release, "Say it" was met with positive reviews from music critics, who generally praised it as a fun and energetic track. The song was accompanied by a music video that depicts Tory in a car and features former Vine star Wolf Tyla. The song would be release under the Fargo Fridays series, and focuses on Lanez’ wish for his lover to prove he loves him for more than his money and fame.

Background

It samples the song "If You Love Me" by Brownstone. [1] The song's accompanying music video premiered on August 10, 2015, on Tory's Vevo account on YouTube and features former Vine star Wolf Tyla. Since its release, the video has received over 300 million views. [2]

Remix and cover versions

Sevyn Streeter released a remix of the song, with lyric changes. [3] Ed Sheeran released a cover on SoundCloud. [4] Tory revealed Kanye West's team reached out for the instrumental to record a remix of the song, but the remix has yet to be released. [5] Fifth Harmony's Normani also released a cover of the song. [6]

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [16] Gold30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [17] Gold400,000‡
United States (RIAA) [18] 3× Platinum3,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Trammel, Matthew (July 31, 2015). "Tory Lanez Premieres "Say It," Announces Deal With Benny Blanco". The Fader . Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Tory Lanez - Say It. YouTube .
  3. ↑ "New Music: Sevyn Streeter – 'Say It (Tory Lanez Remix)'". Rap-Up . September 22, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Ed Sheeran Covers Tory Lanez' 'Say It'". Rap-Up . September 22, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Kanye West's Remix of Tory Lanez' 'Say It' May be on the Way". January 25, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Tory Lanez - Say It (Normani Kordei Cover) – 'Say It (Tory Lanez Remix)'". YouTube . September 22, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  9. ↑ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  10. ↑ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  11. ↑ "Tory Lanez Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard.
  12. ↑ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. December 9, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  16. ↑ "Brazilian single certifications – Tory Lanez – Say It" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil . Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  17. ↑ "British single certifications – Tory Lanez – Say It". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  18. ↑ "American single certifications – Tory Lanez – Say It". Recording Industry Association of America.
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