Say Somethin (Austin Mahone song)
"Say Somethin" | ||||
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Single by Austin Mahone | ||||
from the album Extended Play | ||||
Released | June 5, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | Teen pop | |||
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"Say Somethin" is the debut career single by American teen singer-songwriter and dancer Austin Mahone, released from his first EP, Extended Play. It was released June 5, 2012 and was his first big charting success. It combines modern teen pop of the 2010s with vintage pop of the 1950s and 1960s.
Chart performance
In 2012, Mahone's released the promotional single "11:11" that reached at number 19 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart.[1] The follow-up "Say Somethin'" did even better charting at number 34 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart.[2]
Music video
The music video of the song filmed in a school setting was heavily played on teen-oriented music channels, giving him great media exposure.[3] The video was directed by Evan Dennis.[4]
Awards and nominations
Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref(s) |
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2013 | Radio Disney Music Awards | Best Acoustic Performance | Nominated | [5] |
Charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[2] | 34 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "Austin Mahone (Heatseekers Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Austin Mahone Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ Michael Depland (September 11, 2012). "New Video: Austin Mahone, 'Say Somethin'". MTV. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Say Somethin - Directed: Evan Dennis". Vevo. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Philiana Ng (March 15, 2013). "Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and One Direction Among Radio Disney Music Award Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Austin Mahone – Say Somethin". Recording Industry Association of America.