It's so many things running through my head. [3], Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton first collaborated at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards, performing "Tennessee Whiskey" and "Drink You Away". "Say Something" is a song recorded by American producer, songwriter and rapper Timbaland, for his third studio album Shock Value II. [1], After Graham wrote to the music, he replied to Mosley, asking for his approval of the lyrics: "'I wanna make sure you like this hook. The song was written and produced by Timberlake, Larrance Dopson, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, and Timbaland, with additional songwriting by Stapleton. I loved the beat. in 2016. Because the way I'm rapping to it, I feel like it was my record. It also marked Timberlake's seventh number one on Digital Songs, and first since "Can't Stop the Feeling!" I'm telling you. The production was helmed by Mosley under his stage-name Timbaland while Harmon served as the assistant producer, under the stage-name Jroc. The music video for the song was directed by Paul "Coy" Allen features appearances from Sebastian, D.O.E., Attitude and DJ Freestyle Steve. "[28] Spin's Winston Cook-Wilson felt it is not the single for a listener that is "looking for clever, poignant, or just remotely sensical turns of phrase.". Chris Stapleton – Say Something", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100", "SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart", Swedishcharts.com – Justin Timberlake feat. [26] MTV's Madeline Roth said the song is "as close to Timberlake's Memphis roots as he's gotten so far... and it's a promising sign of things to come,"[11] while MTV UK's Sam Prance stated Timberlake "deliver some of the best vocals of his career to date. It was slow at first, but it's a feel-good record." [30] Billboard critics ranked it as the 74th best song of the year. "[9] Henry Yanney of SoulCulture praised "Say Something" as one that people "will be undoubtedly drawn to". Chris Stapleton; 'Say Something')", "Italian single certifications – Justin Timberlake feat. [34], On February 5, 2018, Timberlake and Stapleton performed "Say Something" on the post-Super Bowl episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. As in, realizing that weighing in on issues of public concern can easily turn into an event focused on him and his image instead of actually serving the cause at hand."[9]. From the hip hop-inspired drums, to the country-driven guitar riff, gospel harmonies, and triumphant introspective vocals, you're left feeling satisfied... this is JT at his best and most honest. [5] It entered the Billboard Hot 100 on January 23, 2010 at number eighty seven. The production of the song was helmed by Mosley under his stage-name Timbaland and by Harmon under his stage-name Jroc; the latter is credited as the co-producer. It debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Timberlake's 19th top 10 single as a solo artist and Stapleton's first. [6] The song also reached the summit of the Rap Songs and R&B/Hip-Hop Songs component charts. The pairing of Timbaland and Drake came about through a discussion between Mosley and Jay-Z. [37], *sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone, 2018 single by Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton, (live version) (featuring Chris Stapleton), "Drake's 'God's Plan' Still No. "[25] In a guitar video tutorial for this song, musician Scott Mathson says that learning the song on guitar is simple, as it contains "pretty easy guitar chords". [12] Model Keyshia Dior makes an appearance in the video. "Say Something" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake featuring vocals by American singer Chris Stapleton. It was released on January 25, 2018 as the third single from his fifth studio album Man of the Woods (2018) along with its music video. [1] He told the Canadian rapper how it would be tailored to his type of music, but expressed his certainty with how it would sound. The camera follows him as he straps on an acoustic guitar and ascends up an elevator. Lyrically, it portrays an interaction between Graham and a woman and the awkward feel to it, that is influenced by past events that occurred between them. "[20] Billboard's critics ranked it among the best songs of the first half of 2018. "[8] Andy Hermann of Metromix New York labeled it "bland electro-rap" and called it "a waste of Drake’s considerable talents". "[7] In Billboard, Natalie Maher stated the climax of the song occurs "as the two are joined by a full choir, and added band, and then slowly comes down off itself with the line, "maybe it's greatest to say nothing. He's the next cat. It debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Timberlake's 19th top 10 singl… Not to mention, the chorus is massive and Chris complements Justin perfectly on it. Chris Stapleton – Say Something", Lescharts.com – Justin Timberlake feat. "[23] For Idolator, Mike Neid said it is "the first song that truly feels on brand with the more organic styling of Man of the Woods. The song was solicited to digital retailers on November 3, 2009 in the United States as the album's second single. "[8] Will Lavin of Joe expressed "Say Something" is a "more refined Justin Timberlake. [8] The song features lyrics about reflection and regret, meditating on social pressure to have something to say and being unsure if you really do. [7] Timberlake and Timbaland previously incorporated country sounds such as twangy guitars on tracks like "What Goes Around... Comes Around". The song was tailored to Drake's sound and when the rapper wrote to it, he contacted the producer about the lyrics. [4], "Say Something" was serviced to digital retailers in the United States on November 3, 2009 and was solicited to urban radios in the United States more than two months later on January 12, 2010. Chris Stapleton – Say Something", Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video", Portuguesecharts.com – Justin Timberlake feat. Chris Stapleton – Say Something", Norwegiancharts.com – Justin Timberlake feat. [18], Lauren Tingle of CMT gave the song a positive review, writing "it definitely sounds like it could have been born in Timberlake's musically rich home state of Tennessee. "[1], Mosley created the music behind the song and presented it to Drake for his approval. That was one of those things where there wasn't necessarily a plan. Chris Stapleton – Say Something", "New Zealand single certifications – Justin Timberlake feat. It won Best Live Video at the 2018 UK Music Video Awards. It came out great. The song was written and produced by Timberlake, Larrance Dopson, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, and Timbaland, with additional songwriting by Stapleton. [9] Cillea Houghton of Taste of Country called the song a "jam" where the singer "trade lines on an upbeat, genre-less track that could easily nestle into country radio. 1 on Hot 100, Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton's 'Say Something' Debuts in Top 10", "2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List", "See Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake's Stunning CMA Awards Duet", "Chris Stapleton Talks Working With Justin Timberlake on 'Say Something' & His Sneaky Appearance on 'Filthy, "Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton release country-rock duet", "Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton's "Say Something" Says Everything", "Justin Timberlake And Chris Stapleton's 'Say Something' Collaboration Is Finally Here", "Watch Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton Work the Room in 'Say Something' [Fresh Vid]", "Watch Justin Timberlake's "Say Something" Video, Featuring Chris Stapleton", "Justin Timberlake's Stunning New Video with Chris Stapleton Was Done in One Take", "Justin Timberlake Drops His Latest Single 'Say Something' With Chris Stapleton", "Childish Gambino, Florence + The Machine win big at UK Music Video Awards", "CMT Music Awards Nominations Revealed; Little Big Town to Host", "VMAs 2018: Cardi B, the Carters, Childish Gambino, Drake Lead Nominations", "Shawn Mendes Leads 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs Nominations", "Hear Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton's "Say Something, "Can Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton recreate that epic CMA moment with 'Say Something'? Chris Stapleton – Say Something", "Justin Timberlake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)", "Justin Timberlake Chart History (Canada AC)", "Justin Timberlake Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)", "Justin Timberlake Chart History (Canada Hot AC)", Justin Timberlake feat. [12] The video starts with Timberlake alone in a room creating beats and effects on an MPC sampler. The performance consisted of a piano, some strings and a keyboard for instrumentation, while Aguilera "reining in her voice's natural power", according to Billboard's Jason Lipshutz. "[10] Ben Norman of About.com commented that the song was a strong example of how Timbaland's voice sounds "awkward and counterproductive" in the album's array of singers and musicians.[11].