| Say So | |
| Cover: | PJ Morton x JoJo - Say So.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | PJ Morton and JoJo |
| Album: | Paul |
| Recorded: | January 2019 |
| Studio: | The Parlor |
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| Length: | 3:32 |
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| Producer: |
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| Chronology: | PJ Morton |
| Prev Title: | How Deep Is Your Love |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
| Say So | |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Next Title: | Ready |
| Next Year: | 2019 |
"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).
"Say So" was written by PJ Morton while also handling the song's production for his sixth studio album Paul (2019).[1] [2] 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. 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.[3] [4] [5]
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Soul Train Music Awards | Best Collaboration | [6] | |
| 2020 | 62nd Grammy Awards | Best R&B Song | [7] | |
| 51st NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration | |||
The music video for "Say So" was shot on location in New Orleans with director Nathan Corrona.[8] [9] 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.[10] [11] [12]
The video made its world premiere on July 10, 2019, and debuted through NYLON magazine.[13]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Paul, Morton Records.[14]
| Chart (2019) | Peak position | |
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| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 32 | |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[16] | 8 |