Say Less (album)
Say Less | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | December 1, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
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Genre | Alternative R&B | |||
Length | 56:35 | |||
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Producer |
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Roy Woods chronology | ||||
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Singles from Say Less | ||||
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Source | Rating |
HipHopDX | [1] |
Pitchfork | 6.3/10[2] |
AllMusic | [3] |
Say Less is the debut studio album by Canadian recording artist Roy Woods. The album was released on December 1, 2017, by OVO Sound, Warner Records and Unlock The Underground.[4] It features guest appearances from OVO labelmates PartyNextDoor and Dvsn, alongside 24hrs and PnB Rock.[5] It is preceded by one single; "What Are You On?".
Background[]
On March 9, 2017, the album's title was announced by Roy Woods via Twitter.[6] The tracklist, release date and pre-order for the album was revealed on November 17, 2017.[5]
Singles[]
The first promotional single, "Say Less" was released on the November 17, 2017, same date of the album's tracklist and release date reveal.[5][7] The second promotional single, "Balance" featuring Dvsn and PnB Rock was released on November 23, 2017.[8]
The lead single, "What Are You On?" was released on July 21, 2017.[9]
Promotion[]
Tour[]
On January 30, 2018, Roy Woods announced an official headlining concert tour to further promote the album titled Say Less Tour. The tour began on March 17, 2018, in Orlando, at Backbooth.[10]
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Track listing[]
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and BMI.[11][12]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Medusa" |
| Prezident Jeff | 3:56 |
2. | "Little Bit of Lovin" |
| Maneesh | 2:52 |
3. | "Say Less" |
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| 3:07 |
4. | "Take Time" (featuring 24hrs) |
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| 3:23 |
5. | "Something New" |
| Dzeko | 3:34 |
6. | "Top Left" |
| Prezident Jeff | 2:58 |
7. | "BB" |
| FrancisGotHeat | 3:56 |
8. | "Back It Up" (featuring PartyNextDoor) |
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| 4:28 |
9. | "Glasses" |
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| 2:58 |
10. | "The Way You Sex" |
| dF | 3:55 |
11. | "Monday to Monday" |
| FKi 1st | 4:32 |
12. | "What Are You On?" |
| Stwo | 3:16 |
13. | "Balance" (featuring Dvsn and PnB Rock) | Nineteen85 | 3:42 | |
14. | "In the Club" |
| FrancisGotHeat | 3:15 |
15. | "B-Town" |
| FrancisGotHeat | 3:46 |
16. | "Undivided" |
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| 2:57 |
Total length: | 56:35 |
Notes
- "Balance" features additional vocals by Jessie Ware and Daniel Dove
Personnel[]
All programming and instrumentation is credited to the producers of each track, including where noted.[11]
Musicians
- Sunny Khokhar – all instruments, programming (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14–16)
- Steven Resendes – all instruments, programming (track 5)
Technical
- Sunny Diamonds – recording (track 1–4, 6–9, 12, 14–16), mixing (all tracks)
- Pro Logic – recording (track 5)
- FKi 1st – recording (track 11)
- Noel "Gadget" Campbell – mixing (all tracks)
- Noah "40" Shebib – mixing assistance (all tracks)
- Greg Moffett – mixing assistance (all tracks)
- Harley Arsenault �� mixing assistance (all tracks)
- Greg Morrison – mixing assistance (all tracks)
- Chris Athens – mastering (all tracks)
- David "DC" Castro – mastering assistance (all tracks)
Additional personnel
- UTU Management – creative direction
- Mudasser Ali – creative direction
- Diana Spencer – art direction
Charts[]
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard)[13] | 26 |
US Billboard 200[14] | 92 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[15] | 38 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[16] | 159 |
References[]
- ^ Glaysher, Scott (December 10, 2017). "Review: Roy Woods' "Say Less" Is An Uninterrupted Rap&B Deep Dive". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Younger, Briana (December 14, 2017). "Album Review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "AllMusic Review". Allmusic.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Say Less by Roy Woods". Apple Music. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Murphy, Sarah (November 17, 2017). "Roy Woods Details Debut Album 'Say Less,' Shares Title Track". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (March 9, 2017). "Roy Wood$ Announces Title To New Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (November 17, 2017). "Roy Woods Drops Off The Title Track To His Debut Album "Say Less"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (November 23, 2017). "Roy Woods Drops Off New Song "Balance" Feat. DVSN & PnB Rock". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (July 21, 2017). "Roy Woods - What Are You On?". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum (January 30, 2018). "Roy Woods Plots "Say Less Tour"". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Say Less (CD liner notes). Roy Woods. Warner Bros. Records. 2017. 90741-1.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". Broadcast Music, Inc. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Roy Woods – Say Less" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- 2017 debut albums
- Roy Woods albums
- OVO Sound albums
- Warner Records albums
- Albums produced by Nineteen85
- Albums produced by Murda Beatz