Say My Name (Peking Duk song) explained

Say My Name
Cover:Say_My_Name_by_Peking_Duk_cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Peking Duk, featuring Benjamin Joseph
Ep:Songs to Sweat To
Released:10 July 2015[1]
Recorded:2015
Length:3:06
Label:Vicious Recordings
Producer:Peking Duk
Chronology:Peking Duk
Prev Title:Take Me Over
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Stranger
Next Year:2016

"Say My Name" is a song by Australian electronic music duo Peking Duk. The song features vocals from Benjamin Joseph. The song is another single from their debut EP, this time the third and final single.[2]

It is the first single from the group to be released in the United States and is taken from their first extended play, Songs to Sweat To, to be released on 31 July 2015.[3]

The song was written after their appearance at Stereosonic Music Festival in Melbourne in December 2014. The group adds; "The song was actually written in a matter of 20 minutes. It sounded rough but all the ideas were there, a wrap-up session in Canberra and some tightening up in Los Angeles later and 'Say My Name' was complete."[4]

"Say My Name" debuted at number 29 on the Australian ARIA Charts.

Music video

The music video was directed by Anthony Chirco and released on 21 September 2015.[5] The clip features Matt McGorry (of Orange Is the New Black and How to Get Away with Murder). The video was the subject of comments from Ariana Grande, who tweeted "oh................... my god" and Ruby Rose, who said "I could watch this all day".[6]

Review

Lindsay Herr of Earmilk said, "While 'Say My Name' is much less electronic influenced than their previous collaboration, it proves a new side of the Peking Duk sound, one that has much more crossover appeal. A little bit of rock, a little bit of pop, and a whole lotta catchy vibes, Peking Duk prove to be force to be reckoned with."[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Say My Name - Single by Peking Duk. iTunes Store. Apple. 21 July 2015.
  2. Web site: Peking Duk dish up new song Say My Name. www.musicfeeds.com.au. Emmy Mack . 10 July 2015. 21 July 2015.
  3. Web site: Songs to Sweat to - EP. iTunes Store. Apple. 21 July 2015.
  4. Web site: Hear Peking Duk's new single 'Say My Name', talk working with Daniel Johns . www.abc.net.au. 9 July 2015 . 21 July 2015.
  5. Web site: Peking Duk - Say My Name (Official Video) ft. Benjamin Joseph. www.youtube.com. 21 September 2015. 27 October 2015.
  6. Web site: Peking Duk Recruits 'OITNB' Star Matt McGorry for Hilarious 'Say My Name' Video: Watch. www.billboard.com. Colin Stutz. 23 September 2015. 27 October 2015.
  7. Web site: Peking Duk announce new EP and release new single "Say My Name" (feat. Benjamin Joseph) [Premiere]]. Earmilk. Lindsay Herr. 9 July 2015. 21 July 2015.