Say It (Tory Lanez song)

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

"Say It" is the debut single by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. The song was released on July 15, 2015, by Mad Love Records and Interscope Records. It is from his debut studio album, I Told You (2016). A snippet of the song was released on July 24, 2015.[1] The song is another release under the Fargo Friday's series, and details Lanez’ wish for his lover to prove he loves him for more than his money and fame. It samples the song "If You Love Me" by Brownstone.[2]

Music video

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The song's accompanying music video premiered on August 10, 2015, on Tory's Vevo account on YouTube & features former Vine star Wolf Tyla. Since its release, the video has received over 300 million views.[3]

Critical reception

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"Say It" received positive reviews from music critics. Rick Florino of Artistdirect said, "...the new track sees him confidently embrace this inimitable and infectious style. It's airy drip transfixes just before building into an undeniable refrain. Somewhere between The Weeknd's nocturnal decadence and Future's space ruckus, Tory Lanez rules supreme. It's ultimately enigmatic and engaging at every turn. However, you really just need to listen to it for yourself."[4]

Remix and cover versions

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Sevyn Streeter released a remix of the song, with lyric changes.[5] Ed Sheeran released a cover on SoundCloud.[6] 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.[7] Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei also released a cover of the song.[8]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[18] Gold 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[20] 3× Platinum 3,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Schwartz, Danny (2015-07-24). "Tory Lanez - Say It (Snippet) | Stream & Listen [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
  2. ^ Trammel, Matthew (2015-07-31). "Tory Lanez Premieres "Say It," Announces Deal With Benny Blanco". The Fader. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
  3. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Tory Lanez - Say It. YouTube.
  4. ^ Florino, Rick. "Song Review: Tory Lanez "Say It" @ARTISTdirect". Artist direct. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
  5. ^ "New Music: Sevyn Streeter – 'Say It (Tory Lanez Remix)'". Rap-Up. September 22, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  6. ^ "Ed Sheeran Covers Tory Lanez' 'Say It'". Rap-Up. September 22, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  7. ^ "Kanye West's Remix of Tory Lanez' 'Say It' May be on the Way". 25 January 2016.
  8. ^ "Tory Lanez - Say It (Normani Kordei Cover) – 'Say It (Tory Lanez Remix)'". YouTube. September 22, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  9. ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  13. ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard.
  14. ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  15. ^ "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  16. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  17. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. 9 December 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  18. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Tory Lanez – Say It" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  19. ^ "British single certifications – Tory Lanez – Say It". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  20. ^ "American single certifications – Tory Lanez – Say It". Recording Industry Association of America.
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