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"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"
Single by PJ Morton and JoJo
from the album Paul
Released	February 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
Recorded	January 2019
Studio	The Parlor
Genre	Soul R&B
Length	3:32
Label	Morton Records Empire
Songwriter(s)	PJ Morton
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

Composition

"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

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

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

Credits and personnel

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

Recording

• Recorded at The Parlor, New Orleans, Louisiana
• Mixed at Larrabee Studios, Los Angeles, California
• Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York, NY

Personnel

Charts

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

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	February 14, 2019	Digital download streaming	Morton Records Empire

References

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