Say So (PJ Morton and JoJo song)

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"Say So"
Single by PJ Morton and JoJo
from the album Paul
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
RecordedJanuary 2019
StudioThe Parlor
Genre
Length3:32
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • PJ Morton
PJ Morton singles chronology
"How Deep Is Your Love"
(2018) 		"Say So"
(2019) 		"Ready"
(2019)
JoJo singles chronology
"Demonstrate (2018)"
(2018) 		"Say So"
(2019) 		"Joanna"
(2019)
Music video
"Say So" on YouTube

"Say So" is a duet recorded by American R&B singer-songwriter PJ Morton and features additional vocals by American pop/R&B singer JoJo. The track was solely written and produced by PJ Morton. It was released on February 14, 2019, through Morton's very own label Morton Records/Empire as the lead single from Morton's sixth studio album Paul (2019). The acoustic version of the song was featured on Morton's The Piano Album (2020).

Composition[edit]

"Say So" was written by PJ Morton while also handling the song's production for his sixth studio album Paul (2019).[1][2][3] The song includes additional vocals from American R&B singer-songwriter JoJo. Morton also handled majority of the song's instrumentation except for bass which was played by DJ Raymond. The track was recorded with guidance by Reggie Nicholas at The Parlor recording studio in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] The mixing of "Say So" was done by Kevin “KD” Davis at Larrabee Studios in Los Angeles, California and eventually, the mastering was done by Will Quinnell at Sterling Sound in New York.[1][4][5][6]

Accolades[edit]

Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2019 Soul Train Music Awards Best Collaboration Nominated [7]
2020 62nd Grammy Awards Best R&B Song Won [8]
51st NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration Nominated

Music video[edit]

The music video for "Say So" was shot on location in New Orleans with director Nathan Corrona.[9][10] In describing the videos concept Morton states "I really love how the simplicity of this video matches the simplicity of the song. There are no deep lyrics. No big words. If you love me, just say so. It's such a simple sentiment that we can all relate to... I just wanted it to capture a real-life relationship". The video follows JoJo and Morton at their houses performing the song in their bedroom, Morton and JoJo are never shown together, but their "tumultuous connection is palpable". Morton packs up his things and attempts to drive away, only to return, suitcase in hand at JoJo's door.[11][12][13]

The video made its world premiere on July 10, 2019, and debuted through NYLON magazine.[14]

Track listing[edit]

Digital download[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Say So" (featuring JoJo)PJ MortonMorton3:32
Total length:3:32

Credits and personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Paul, Morton Records.[1]

Recording
Personnel

Charts[edit]

Chart (2019) Peak
position
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[16] 32
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[17] 8

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 14, 2019

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d PAUL. (inlay cover). PJ Morton. Morton Records/Empire. 2019.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ "Happy Valentine's from JoJo & PJ Morton - Say So Out Now | Shore Fire Media". Shorefire.com. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  3. ^ Danielle Taylor (2019-02-14). "PJ Morton Drops Heartbreakingly Beautiful 'Say So' With JoJo". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  4. ^ "STREAM: PJ Morton & JoJo— "Say So"". Karencivil.com. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  5. ^ "New Music: PJ Morton & JoJo – Say So | Retroworldnews". retroworldnews.com. February 14, 2019.
  6. ^ "PJ Morton Says 'Amazing' Collaboration With JoJo Is Due Out 'Real Soon': Watch". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  7. ^ "Soul Train Music Awards 2019". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  8. ^ "2020 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominees List". Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  9. ^ "PJ Morton and JoJo's Voices Blend Beautifully on New Duet 'Say So' - Rated R&B". Ratedrnb.com. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  10. ^ YKIGS (2019-02-14). "New Music: PJ Morton & JoJo - Say So". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  11. ^ "PJ Morton And JoJo Collaborate On Stunning New Song "Say So"". Vibe.com. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  12. ^ "New Music: PJ Morton & JoJo 'Say So'". JoJoCrews.com. February 14, 2019.
  13. ^ "PJ Morton Premieres New Song "Say So" featuring JoJo - pm studio world wide music news". Pmstudio.com. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  14. ^ Allison Stubblebine (2019-07-09). "PJ Morton And JoJo Premiere Their "Say So" Music Video". NYLON. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  15. ^ "‎Say So (feat. JoJo) - Single by PJ Morton on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  16. ^ "PJ Morton Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  17. ^ "PJ Morton Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
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