"Say So" is a duet recorded by American singer-songwriter PJ Morton and features additional vocals by American singer JoJo. The track was solely written and produced by PJ Morton. It was released on February 14, 2019, through Morton's own label Morton Records, as well as 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).

Composition "Say So" was written by PJ Morton while also handling the song's production for his sixth studio album Paul (2019). The song includes additional vocals from American 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.

Accolades Year Organization Award Result 2019 Soul Train Music Awards Best Collaboration 2020 62nd Grammy Awards Best R&B Song 51st NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration

Music video The music video for "Say So" was shot on location in New Orleans with director Nathan Corrona. 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. The video made its world premiere on July 10, 2019, and debuted through Nylon magazine.

Track listing

Credits and personnel Credits were adapted from the liner notes of Paul.

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

Personnel

PJ Morton – vocals, writing, producer, all instruments JoJo – vocals Kevin “KD” Davis – mixing DJ Raymond – bass Reggie Nicholas – recording Mack Major – recording assistant Will Quinnell – audio mastering Tanya James – management Wade Jordan – management

Charts Chart (2019) Peakposition US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard) 32US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard) 8

Release history Region Date Format Label Various February 14, 2019

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