Say Less (album) explained

Say Less
Type:	studio
Artist:	Roy Woods
Cover:	Say Less by Roy Woods cover.jpg
Released:	December 1, 2017
Recorded:	2016–17
Studio:	Diamond Factory, Greensboro, NC The Remix Project, Toronto, ON Vivian's Labrynth, Brampton, ON Cherry Beach, Toronto, ON S.O.T.A., Toronto, ON
Genre:	Alternative R&B
Length:	56:35
Label:	OVO Warner UTU
Producer:	Charlie Handsome David Gud dF Dzeko FKi 1st FrancisGotHeat Fvders Luca Maneesh Murda Beatz Nineteen85 Prep Bijan Prezident Jeff Roy Woods S.L.M.N. Stwo
Prev Title:	Nocturnal
Prev Year:	2016

Say Less is the second studio album by Canadian recording artist Roy Woods. The album was released on December 1, 2017, by OVO Sound, Warner Records and Unlock The Underground.^[1] It features guest appearances from OVO labelmates PartyNextDoor and Dvsn, alongside 24hrs and PnB Rock.^[2] It is preceded by one single; "What Are You On?".

Background

On March 9, 2017, the album's title was announced by Roy Woods via Twitter.^[3] The tracklist, release date and pre-order for the album was revealed on November 17, 2017.^[2]

Singles

The first promotional single, "Say Less" was released on the November 17, 2017, same date of the album's tracklist and release date reveal.^{[2] [4]} The second promotional single, "Balance" featuring Dvsn and PnB Rock was released on November 23, 2017.^[5]

The lead single, "What Are You On?" was released on July 21, 2017.^[6]

Promotion

Tour

On January 30, 2018, Roy Woods announced an official headlining concert tour to further promote the album titled Say Less Tour. The tour began on March 17, 2018, in Orlando, at Backbooth.^[7]

Tour dates
Date	City	Country	Venue
North America
March 17, 2018	Orlando	United States	Backbooth
March 20, 2018	Atlanta	United States	The Masquerade
March 22, 2018	Chicago	United States	Bottom Lounge
March 23, 2018	Ann Arbor	United States	University of Michigan
March 24, 2018	Grand Rapids	United States	The Intersection
March 27, 2018	Denver	United States	Summit Music Hall
March 30, 2018	Los Angeles	United States	The Novo
March 31, 2018	Los Angeles	United States	The Observatory North Park
April 1, 2018	Santa Ana	United States	The Observatory Orange County
April 3, 2018	San Francisco	United States	Regency Ballroom
April 4, 2018	Santa Cruz	United States	The Catalyst Club
April 6, 2018	Santa Barbara	United States	Velvet Jones
April 8, 2018	Sacramento	United States	Harlow's
April 10, 2018	Seattle	United States	The Showbox
April 12, 2018	Vancouver	Canada	Vogue Theatre
April 14, 2018	Edmonton	Canada	Union Hall
April 15, 2018	Calgary	Canada	Palace Theatre
April 17, 2018	Winnipeg	Canada	Garrick Centre
April 20, 2018	Montreal	Canada	Corona Theatre
April 22, 2018	Philadelphia	United States	Theatre of Living Arts
April 25, 2018	Washington	United States	Union Stage
April 26, 2018	Boston	United States	The Middle East
May 1, 2018	New York City	United States	Irving Plaza
May 8, 2018	Toronto	Canada	Danforth Music Hall

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and BMI.^{[8] [9]}

Notes

• "Balance" features additional vocals by Jessie Ware and Daniel Dove

Personnel

All programming and instrumentation is credited to the producers of each track, including where noted.^[8]

Musicians

• Sunny Khokhar – all instruments, programming
• Steven Resendes – all instruments, programming

Technical

• Sunny Diamonds – recording, mixing
• Pro Logic – recording
• FKi 1st – recording
• Noel "Gadget" Campbell – mixing
• Noah "40" Shebib – mixing assistance
• Greg Moffett – mixing assistance
• Harley Arsenault – mixing assistance
• Greg Morrison – mixing assistance
• Chris Athens – mastering
• David "DC" Castro – mastering assistance

Additional personnel

• UTU Management – creative direction
• Mudasser Ali – creative direction
• Diana Spencer – art direction

Notes and References

1. Web site: Say Less by Roy Woods. Apple Music. November 23, 2017.
2. Web site: Roy Woods Details Debut Album 'Say Less,' Shares Title Track. Exclaim!. Murphy. Sarah. November 17, 2017. November 23, 2017.
3. Web site: Roy Wood$ Announces Title To New Album. HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. March 9, 2017. November 23, 2017.
4. Web site: Roy Woods Drops Off The Title Track To His Debut Album "Say Less". HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. November 17, 2017. November 23, 2017.
5. Web site: Roy Woods Drops Off New Song "Balance" Feat. DVSN & PnB Rock. HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. November 23, 2017. November 23, 2017.
6. Web site: Roy Woods - What Are You On?. HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. July 21, 2017. November 23, 2017.
7. Web site: Roy Woods Plots "Say Less Tour". Exclaim!. Slingerland. Calum. January 30, 2018. January 31, 2018.
8. Say Less. CD liner notes. Roy Woods. Warner Bros. Records. 2017. 90741-1.
9. Web site: BMI Repertoire Search. Broadcast Music, Inc.. July 26, 2018. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search"..