Say Aah
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"Say Aah" is a song by American singer Trey Songz featuring American rapper Fabolous. The track was written by the two along with Nate Walka, Ronald M. Ferebee, Jr., Tony Scales, and Don Correll, with the latter producing it with Troy Taylor and Young Yonny. It was released on January 12, 2010 as the fourth single from Songz's third studio effort, Ready (2009). The song has lyrical content referring to a night of drinking during a birthday celebration, with the title referencing the eponymous phrase said doctors or dentists to denote a patient's oral treatment.
The song received mostly positive reviews, and became Songz's biggest hit at the time, reaching number nine on the US
Background
Recorded at
The title refers to the imperative phrase Say Aah, often said by medical doctors when they want to inspect the
Composition and critical reception
The song has been referred to as an "indecent behavior anthem" due to its lyrical content.
Chart performance
On the week ending November 28, 2009, the song entered the
Music video
The music video was directed by Yolande Geralds, who also directed the clip for Songz's previous single. "
"The song speaks on more so a club atmosphere, but the video is more lofty — sexy women all over the place, adults having fun. This one lady in particular, she's representing the independent women without taking it over the top. She's got her own. She takes me back to her crib — so we invent sex together."[16]
In a review of the video, calling the song itself "ballerific", Chris Ryan of MTV Buzzworthy said, "the video keeps it pretty grown in sexy", commenting the choice of button down shirts as attire and commending Fabolous's part, which he said, "has a very plain-spoken feel to it, and because his blue-framed shades are matching his shirt.".[7]
The video starts with Trey arriving at the club he gets out of the car and walks towards the guard, telling him "Aye, when I give you these keys homeboy, don't move my car man, I ride in the front ya dig, Don't move my shit man..." before he walks toward a girl who is alongside her boyfriend and tells her (ho baby, what's your name) and then he gets into the club and then the song starts.
Live performances
Songz performed the song on
Credits and personnel
- Tony "Chef Tone" Scales
- Production – Troy Taylor, Young Yonny
- Recording – Troy Taylor
- Mixing – Jean Marie Horvat
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[29] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[13] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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Radio adds
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United States | January 12, 2010[30][31] | urban airplay
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References
- ^ a b c Trey Songz Ready (Digital booklet) Atlantic Records, Songbook. (2009).
- ^ a b "Trey Songz Interview With GoWhereHipHop.com". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. 2009-08-27. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ "Say Aah (Remix) – Trey Songz (ft. Ace Hood, Fabolous & Juelz Santana)". CurrentHipHop. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ a b jkennedy (2009-12-12). "Singled Out: Trey Songz Feat. Young Jeezy "Say Aah (Remix)"". Vibe. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ "Shonie Ft Trina & Brianna – Say Aah (Ladies Remix)". Xclusives Zone. December 31, 2009. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "Video: Trey Songz f/ Fabolous – 'Say Aah'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- ^ a b c Ryan, Chris (2010-01-06). "New Video: Trey Songz, 'Say Aah'". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
- Boston Globe. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- Viacom). Retrieved 2010-07-18.
- ^ a b c d "Trey Songz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ a b "Trey Songz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ a b "Trey Songz Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ a b c "American single certifications – Trey Songz – Say Aah". Recording Industry Association of America. July 15, 2015.
- ^ a b "Trey Songz Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ a b c d "On Set of Trey Songz' 'Say Aah' Video". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- ^ a b c Reid, Shaheem (2009-10-06). "Trey Songz On 'Sensual' New Videos For 'Say Aah' And 'I Invented Sex'". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- ^ "Check out Trey Performing "Say Aah" on 106 & Party!". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- ^ "WATCH: Trey Performs "I Invented Sex/Say Ahh" Live on 'It's On with Alexa Chung'". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- ^ "Watch Trey Perform on the Wendy Williams Show TODAY!". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. 2010-01-15. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- ^ "Late Night TV: Justin Bieber, Trey Songz, & Snoop Dogg". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- ^ "Video: Trey Songz x Drake x Fabolous Live!". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- ^ "Trey to Perform on BET's 106 & Park TONIGHT!". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- ^ "Spring Break 2010: Trey Songz "Say Aah" [Video]". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- Ultratip.
- ^ "Trey Songz Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Trey Songz – Say Aah". Music Canada.
- ^ "R&R Going for Adds – Rhythmic – Week Of: January 12, 2010". RadioandRecords. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- ^ "R&R Going for Adds – Urban – Week Of: January 12, 2010". RadioandRecords. Retrieved 2010-07-06.