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Line 1: {{About\|the song by Leigh-Anne\|the song by Felix Jaehn featuring Rothchild\|I (Felix Jaehn album)}} {{Use dmy dates\|date=June 2023}} {{Use British English\|date=June 2023}} Line 7 ⟶ 8: \| type = single \| artist = [[Leigh-Anne Pinnock\|Leigh-Anne]] ~~\| album =~~ \| released = {{start date\|2023\|06\|16\|df=y}} \| recorded = Line 17: \| label = [[Warner Records\|Warner]] \| lyricist = * [[Leigh-Anne Pinnock]] * [[Aldae\|Gregory Aldae Hein]] \| composer = Line 24: * [[Pete Nappi]] \| producer = * ~~Jon~~ Bellion * ~~Jimmie~~ Gutch * ~~Pete~~ Nappi \| next_title = [[My Love (Leigh-Anne song)\|My Love]] \| next_year = 2023 Line 32: }} "'''Don't Say Love'''" is the debut solo single by ~~British~~English singer and songwriter [[Leigh-Anne Pinnock\|Leigh-Anne]]~~. It was~~, released on 16 June 2023 ~~through~~by [[Warner Records]]. It is her first solo endeavour after [[Little Mix]] began their hiatus in May 2022. Leigh-Anne, alongside [[Aldae\|Gregory Aldae Hein]] wrote the lyrics whereas [[Jon Bellion]], Jimmie Gutch and Pete Nappi participated in the composition and production of the track. Described as a [[UK garage]] and [[dance-pop]] track, the lyrics were inspired by Leigh-Anne's frustration that came with feeling invisible in her career. The music video was released the same day as the single and represents the singers rebirth in life and music, as she embarks on a quest to find herself. Upon release, it was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised the song's production and ~~Leigh-Anne's~~ vocals.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Leigh-Anne – Don't Say Love \|url=https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2023/06/music/tracks-leigh-anne-dont-say-love/?amp_markup=1 \|access-date=18 June 2023 \|website=www.euphoriazine.com}}</ref> The song topped the [[UK Singles Sales Chart]], while reaching number two on the [[UK Singles Downloads Chart]]. It entered at number eleven on the [[UK Singles Chart]], and was named the second most purchased physical single in the UK during the summer.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=16 September 2023 \|title=Don't Say Love is this summer's second most-purchased physical single in the UK \|url=https://twitter.com/officialcharts/status/1700433909400625378?s=19 \|access-date=15 September 2023 \|website=Official Charts}}</ref> It also entered the charts inside Ireland, Latvia, Hungary, Croatia, New Zealand, and Nigeria. ==Background == Line 42 ⟶ 44: On 5 June 2023, Pinnock initiated speculations about her debut, [[Twitter\|tweeting]] the hashtag "#LeighAnneIsComing" and encouraging fans to join her [[Discord]] server.<ref name="BBDenis">{{cite magazine \|last=Denis \|first=Kyle \|date=6 June 2023 \|title=Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock Announces Debut Solo Single 'DSL' \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/little-mix-leigh-anne-pinnock-solo-single-dsl-announced-1235347190/ \|access-date=8 June 2023 \|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)\|Billboard]]}}</ref> She wiped her [[Instagram]] profile and posted a 26-second teaser video of the song, then titled "DSL";<ref name="BBDenis"/><ref>{{cite web \|last=Machin \|first=Jennifer \|date=8 June 2023 \|title=Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock announces she's releasing her debut solo single, "DSL" \|url=https://hypebae.com/2023/6/little-mix-leigh-anne-pinnock-debut-solo-single-dsl-teaser-music-video-watch-listen \|access-date=8 June 2023 \|website=[[Hypebae]]}}</ref> the video, described as "futuristic", shows Pinnock dressed in an "sparkling sequinned leotard".<ref name="BBDenis"/><ref>{{cite web \|date=7 June 2023 \|title=Little Mix Leigh-Anne teases debut single \|url=https://guardian.ng/life/little-mix-leigh-anne-teases-debut-single/ \|access-date=8 June 2023 \|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Magliola \|first1=Anna Sky \|last2=Roszko \|first2=Charlotte \|date=7 June 2023 \|title=Leigh-Anne Pinnock announces debut solo song \|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/leigh-anne-pinnock-dsl/ \|access-date=8 June 2023 \|website=Planet Radio UK \|publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]]}}</ref> On 8 June, she announced the single and posted the cover art, revealing that she had waited an "incredibly long time" to do so. The song was made available to pre-order and pre-save on streaming platforms.<ref name="OCCSmith">{{cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Carl \|date=8 June 2023 \|title=Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock announces debut solo song Don't Say Love with teaser \|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/little-mixs-leigh-anne-pinnock-announces-debut-solo-song-dont-say-love-with-teaser__39501/ \|access-date=8 June 2023 \|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]}}</ref> In aan interview with ''[[British Vogue]]'', Pinnock shared an exclusive 16 second preview of the music video.<ref name="Mukhtar">{{Cite web \|last=Mukhtar \|first=Amel \|date=12 June 2023 \|title=Leigh-Anne Pinnock On Motherhood, Finding Her Confidence And Her First Solo Album \|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/leigh-anne-pinnock-solo-interview \|access-date=12 June 2023 \|website=[[British Vogue]] \|archive-date=12 June 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612170345/https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/leigh-anne-pinnock-solo-interview \|url-status=live }}</ref> Leigh-Anne continued to tease the song and the music video with daily uploads featuring behind the scene footage and visuals teasers of the music video.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Watch: Leigh-Anne Pinnock Unlocks First Look at 'Don't Say Love' Music Video - That Grape Juice \|url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/06/watch-leigh-anne-pinnock-unlocks-first-look-dont-say-love-music-video/ \|access-date=14 June 2023 \|website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> The single and its music video were released on 16 June 2023.<ref name="Brandle"/> The song received its debut performance at [[Capital (radio network)\|Capital]] Up Close with [[Lucozade]] Zero.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Leigh-Anne Pinnock To Play Exclusive Gig For Capital Listeners \|url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/music/leigh-anne-pinnock-gig/ \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|website=Capital \|language=en}}</ref> On 21 July 2023, a remix of "Don't Say Love" by Mas Tiempo featuring rapper [[Skepta]] and grime MC [[Jammer (musician)\|Jammer]] was released.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Más Tiempo, AKA Skepta and Jammer, share remix of Leigh-Anne's "Dont Say Love" \|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/mas-tiempo-aka-skepta-and-jammer-share-remix-of-leigh-annes-dont-say-love \|access-date=2023-08-05 \|website=The Line of Best Fit \|language=en-US}}</ref> An R&B remix of the song was released on 4 August 2023.<ref name="R&Bver">{{cite web \|title=Don't Say Love (R&B Version) by Leigh-Anne \|url=https://music.apple.com/nz/album/dont-say-love-r-b-version-single/1697221778 \|website=Apple Music \|access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref> The song had its debut performance at [[Capital (radio network)\|Capital's]] Up Close with [[Lucozade]] Zero.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Leigh-Anne Pinnock To Play Exclusive Gig For Capital Listeners \|url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/music/leigh-anne-pinnock-gig/ \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|website=Capital \|language=en}}</ref> It was later performed at Vevo's London Studios in September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Magazine \|first=FAULT \|date=2023-09-15 \|title=Leigh-Anne FAULTLess "Don't Say Love" & "My Love" Live Performances on Vevo \|url=https://fault-magazine.com/2023/09/leigh-anne-faultless-dont-say-love-my-love-live-performances-on-vevo/ \|access-date=2023-09-23 \|website=FAULT Magazine \|language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2023, the song was performed at KISS Haunted House Party.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-09-20 \|title=VOXI Presents Kiss Haunted House Party 2023: everything you need to know \|url=https://heatworld.com/entertainment/trending/kiss-huanted-house-party-2023/ \|access-date=2023-11-10 \|website=Heatworld \|language=en}}</ref> In November 2023, the track was performed at S&C presents Hugo Nights.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Interviews \|first=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & \|last2=Soormally \|first2=Sabrina \|date=2023-11-09 \|title=S&C Presents HUGO Nights: Leigh-Anne and AntsLive {{!}} Live \|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/live/sc-presents-hugo-nights-leigh-anne-and-antslive/ \|access-date=2023-11-10 \|website=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews \|language=en-GB}}</ref> ==Composition== Line 52 ⟶ 56: ==Music video== The music video for "Don't Say Love" was directed by [[Emil Nava]].<ref name="GayTimes" /> Leigh-Anne said that the video is about "trying to escape the feeling of being overlooked and undervalued", adding that she wanted to get across emotions of "frustration, sadness, [and] anger" through the video.<ref name="Mukhtar" /> Jenke Ahmed styled the video; there are eight different "looks" in the video.<ref name="Mukhtar"/> She further noted that the music video is a visual representation of her "finding [her] voice".<ref name="Brandle">{{Cite magazine \|last=Brandle \|first=Lars \|date=16 June 2023 \|title=Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Drops First Solo Single 'Don't Say Love': Stream It Now \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/little-mix-leigh-anne-solo-single-dont-say-love-stream-1235356298 \|access-date=16 June 2023 \|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)\|Billboard]]}}</ref> At the end of the music video Leigh-Anne teased the second single release with a teaser of the next song titled "[[My Love (Leigh-Anne song)\|My Love]]".<ref>{{Cite web \|date=16 June 2023 \|title=Leigh-Anne on life after Little Mix \|url=https://theface.com/music/leigh-anne-pinnock-interview-podcast-new-single-album-dont-say-love-little-mix \|access-date=19 June 2023 \|website=[[The Face (magazine)\|The Face]]}}</ref> ==Critical reception== Following its release, Harrison Brocklehurst from ''[[The Tab]]'' included "Don't Say Love" in his list of the best solo singles from former girl group members, describing it as "absolutely astounding [...] fresh, chic, [and] effortlessly cool."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=16 June 2023 \|title=From Cheryl to Jesy: The best and worst of girlband members' solo singles \|last=Brocklehurst \|first=Harrison \|url=https://thetab.com/uk/2023/06/16/from-cheryl-to-jesy-the-best-and-worst-of-girlband-members-solo-singles-312995 \|access-date=16 June 2023 \|website=[[The Tab]]}}</ref> ''[[Gay Times]]''{{'}} Lewis Corner described it as an "infectious new song with a cinematic visual that positions [Leigh-Anne] as an exciting force in pop in her own right."<ref name="GayTimes">{{Cite web \|date=16 June 2023 \|title=Leigh-Anne releases infectious debut single Don't Say Love \|url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/leigh-anne-releases-infectious-debut-single-dont-say-love \|access-date=16 June 2023 \|website=[[Gay Times]]}}</ref> Charlotte Manning from [[Attitude (magazine)\|''Attitude'']], described "Don't Say Love" as a "pop anthem", giving praise to the song's lyrics and to Leigh-Anne vocals.<ref name="Manning"/> ''[[NME]]''{{'}}s Kyann-Sian Williams described the track as "dance–pop" with influences track of garage and house-inspired that "sees the star deal in the complexities of love".<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Williams \|first=Kyann-Sian \|date=16 June 2023 \|title=Listen to Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock's debut solo single, 'Don't Say Love' \|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-leigh-anne-pinnock-first-ever-solo-single-dont-say-love-music-video-little-mix-3456937 \|access-date=21 June 2023 \|website=[[NME]]}}</ref> Steffanee Wang from [[Nylon (magazine)\|Nylon]] described it as a "00s, breakbeat pop banger."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 June 2023 \|title=Leigh-Anne's "Don't Say Love" & 9 Other New Songs Out This Week \|url=https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/soundcheck-06-20-2023-leigh-anne \|access-date=20 June 2023 \|website=[[Nylon (magazine)\|Nylon]]}}</ref> == Track listings == '''Streaming/digital download''' # "Don't Say Love" – 3:00 '''Streaming/digital download – Mas Tiempo remix''' # "Don't Say Love" (Mas Tiempo remix) – 2:32 * '''Streaming/digital download – R&B version''' # "Don't Say Love" ([[R&B]] version) – 3:00 ==Charts== {\| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" \|+ Chart performance for "Don't Say Love" ! scope="col"\| Chart (~~2023~~2023–2024) ! scope="col"\| Peak<br />position \|- ! scope="row"\| Croatia ([[Hrvatska radiotelevizija\|HRT]])<ref name="Croatia">{{cite web\|url=https://api.hrt.hr/media/3c/7d/arc-100-2023-08-14-20230818201214.pdf\|title=ARC 100 - date: 14. August 2023.\|publisher=[[Hrvatska radiotelevizija\|HRT]]\|access-date=24 August 2023\|language=en}}</ref> \| 85 \|- {{single chart\|Czech Republic\|5\|year=2024\|week=5\|rowheader=true\|access-date= 5 February 2024}} \|- {{single chart\|Hungarysingle\|6\|year=2023\|week=25\|rowheader=true\|access-date=28 June 2023}} Line 77 ⟶ 93: \| 33 \|- ! scope="row"\| New Zealand Hot Singles ([[Recorded Music NZ\|RMNZ]])<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://~~nztop40~~aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/~~chart~~archive/~~hotsingles?chart=5599~~hot-singles/2023-06-23\|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart\|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]\|date=26 June 2023\|access-date=24 June 2023}}</ref> \| 18 \|- Line 120 ⟶ 136: ==References== {{reflist}} {{Leigh-Anne Pinnock\|state=expanded}} [[Category:2023 songs]] Line 126 ⟶ 143: [[Category:Warner Records singles]] [[Category:Songs written by Jon Bellion]] [[Category:Songs written by ~~Gregory Hein~~Aldae]] [[Category:Song recordings produced by Jon Bellion]] [[Category:UK garage songs]]