Say Somethin (Austin Mahone song)

"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.

"Say Somethin"
Single by Austin Mahone
from the album Extended Play
ReleasedJune 5, 2012
Recorded2012
GenreTeen pop
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Austin Mahone singles chronology
"Say Somethin"
(2012)		 "Say You're Just a Friend"
(2012)
Music video
"Say Somethin" on YouTube

Chart performance

In 2012, Mahone released the promotional single "11:11" that reached 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
Awards and nominations for "Say Somethin"
Year Organization Award Result Ref(s)
2013 Radio Disney Music Awards Best Acoustic Performance Nominated [5]

Charts
Chart performance for "Say Somethin"
Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[2] 34

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Gold 500,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States September 4, 2012 Contemporary hit radio Chase/Republic [7]

References
  1. "Austin Mahone (Heatseekers Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  2. "Austin Mahone Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  3. Michael Depland (September 11, 2012). "New Video: Austin Mahone, 'Say Somethin'". MTV. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  4. "Say Somethin - Directed: Evan Dennis". Vevo. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  5. 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.
  6. "American single certifications – Austin Mahone – Say Somethin". Recording Industry Association of America.
  7. FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! at the Wayback Machine (archived February 9, 2015)


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