Say Aha

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"Say Aha"
Single by Santigold
from the album Santogold
ReleasedNovember 24, 2008
GenreNew wave, reggae fusion
Length3:35
LabelDowntown Records (US)
Atlantic Records (UK)
Songwriter(s)Santi White, John Hill
Producer(s)Santi White, John Hill
Santigold singles chronology
"Lights Out"
(2008)
"Say Aha"
(2008)
"Brooklyn Go Hard"
(2008)

"Say Aha" is the fourth single by American artist Santigold, taken from her previously self-titled debut Santogold.

Release and reception

"Say Aha" was released on November 24 in the UK.[1] The song appeared in television advertisements for Samsung.[2] In the United States, a remix of "Say Aha" (as well as a remix of "L.E.S. Artistes") was featured in commercials for the Ford Flex.[3]

Pitchfork Media described "Say Aha" as "perfect new wave bubblegum-- 2 Tone keyboards, phaser effects, a stomp-ready chorus, and a surf guitar solo to finish." The review said that the song "evoke[s] that moment when rock's aggression met reggae's drive and depth".[6] The Times labelled the track "annoying/endearing" but "worthy of the hype."[7]

Music video

The music video for "Say Aha" was filmed on

extras, riding on bicycles with lifesized loudspeakers.[9]

Track listing

UK CD single[1]
  1. Say Aha – 3:35
UK digital EP[10]
  1. Say Aha (Tom Neville's 24 Carat Vocal Remix) – 8:17 (7digital only)[11]
  2. Say Aha (Nevilles Gold Dust Dub) – 6:51
  3. Say Aha (Phones Cosmic Dub) – 6:12
  4. Say Aha (Tepr Edit) – 4:31

Official versions and remixes

  • Album Version – 3:35
  • Nevilles Gold Dust Dub – 6:51
  • Phones Cosmic Dub – 6:12
  • Tepr Edit – 4:31
  • Tom Neville's 24 Carat Vocal Remix – 8:17

Chart positions

Chart (2008) Peak
position
Belgian Tip Chart (Flanders)[12] 15
UK Singles Chart[13]
157

References