"Say" is a selfwritten song by American pop singer

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, produced by Daniel James,

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for Cabrera's third studio album ''

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'' (2008). The track was released as the first single from the album in the first quarter of 2008.

Music video

Its accompanying

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features Cabrera performing the track and walking in the city. The video features a cameo appearance from

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Reception

"Say" received positive responses from some critics, but the single flopped. Chuck Taylor of ''

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'' magazine described it as "the catchiest, coolest, most immediate release of the year."

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's Stephen Thomas Erlewine referred to the song as a "near-incandescent pop tune almost worthy of Gregg Alexander."

References

External links

Ryan Cabrera's ''Say'' music video

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