| Say Aha | |
| Cover: | Santogoldsayaha.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Santigold |
| Album: | Santogold |
| Released: | November 24, 2008 |
| Genre: | New wave, reggae fusion |
| Length: | 3:35 |
| Label: | Downtown Records (US) Atlantic Records (UK) |
| Producer: | Santi White, John Hill |
| Prev Title: | Lights Out |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
| Next Title: | Brooklyn Go Hard |
| Next Year: | 2008 |
"Say Aha" is the fourth single by American artist Santigold, taken from her previously self-titled debut 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgian Tip Chart (Flanders)[12] | 15 | |
| UK Singles Chart[13] | 157 |