Say Less (album)

Say Less is the second 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?".

Say Less
Studio album by
Roy Woods
ReleasedDecember 1, 2017
Recorded2016–17
Studio
  • Diamond Factory, Greensboro, NC
  • The Remix Project, Toronto, ON
  • Vivian's Labrynth, Brampton, ON
  • Cherry Beach, Toronto, ON
  • S.O.T.A., Toronto, ON
GenreAlternative R&B
Length56:35
Label
Producer
Roy Woods chronology
Nocturnal
(2016)		 Say Less
(2017)
Singles from Say Less
  1. "What Are You On?"
    Released: July 21, 2017
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX[1]
Pitchfork6.3/10[2]
AllMusic[3]

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]

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and BMI.[11][12]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Medusa"
Prezident Jeff3:56
2."Little Bit of Lovin"
  • Spencer
  • Maneesh Bidaye
Maneesh2:52
3."Say Less"
  • Spencer
  • Luca Polizzi
  • Mohamed Sulaiman
  • Anders Ly
  • Laith Hakeem
  • Luca
  • S.L.M.N.
3:07
4."Take Time" (featuring 24hrs)
3:23
5."Something New"
Dzeko3:34
6."Top Left"
  • Spencer
  • Offe
Prezident Jeff2:58
7."BB"
FrancisGotHeat3:56
8."Back It Up" (featuring PartyNextDoor)
  • Prep Bijan
  • Fvders
4:28
9."Glasses"
  • Spencer
  • Offe
  • Sulaiman
  • Hughes
  • Whitaker
  • Prezident Jeff
  • S.L.M.N.
  • Prep Bijan
  • Fvders
2:58
10."The Way You Sex"
  • Spencer
  • Darren Fraser
dF3:55
11."Monday to Monday"
FKi 1st4:32
12."What Are You On?"
Stwo3:16
13."Balance" (featuring Dvsn and PnB Rock)
Nineteen853:42
14."In the Club"
  • Spencer
  • Nguyen-Tran
  • Khokhar
FrancisGotHeat3:15
15."B-Town"
  • Spencer
  • Nguyen-Tran
  • Khokhar
FrancisGotHeat3:46
16."Undivided"
  • Spencer
  • Nguyen-Tran
  • David Wud
  • Khokhar
  • Steven Resendes
  • FrancisGotHeat
  • Roy Woods
  • Wud
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
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
  1. Glaysher, Scott (December 10, 2017). "Review: Roy Woods' "Say Less" Is An Uninterrupted Rap&B Deep Dive". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  2. Younger, Briana (December 14, 2017). "Album Review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  3. Kellman, Andy. "AllMusic Review". Allmusic.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  4. "Say Less by Roy Woods". Apple Music. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  5. Murphy, Sarah (November 17, 2017). "Roy Woods Details Debut Album 'Say Less,' Shares Title Track". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  6. Goddard, Kevin (March 9, 2017). "Roy Wood$ Announces Title To New Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  7. Goddard, Kevin (November 17, 2017). "Roy Woods Drops Off The Title Track To His Debut Album "Say Less"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  8. Goddard, Kevin (November 23, 2017). "Roy Woods Drops Off New Song "Balance" Feat. DVSN & PnB Rock". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  9. Goddard, Kevin (July 21, 2017). "Roy Woods - What Are You On?". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  10. Slingerland, Calum (January 30, 2018). "Roy Woods Plots "Say Less Tour"". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  11. Say Less (CD liner notes). Roy Woods. Warner Bros. Records. 2017. 90741-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. "BMI | Repertoire Search". Broadcast Music, Inc. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  13. "Roy Woods Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  14. "Roy Woods Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  15. "Roy Woods Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  16. "Dutchcharts.nl – Roy Woods – Say Less" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
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