Tell Her (Ella Mai song)
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| Single by Ella Mai | ||||
| from the album Do You Still Love Me? | ||||
| Released | 29 August 2025 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
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"Tell Her" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ella Mai. It was released on 29 August 2025 through 10 Summers and Interscope Records as the second single from her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me? (2026). It was produced by Mustard and Luca Starz and interpolated Destiny's Child's song "Say My Name" (1999).[1]
Composition
The song was written by the singer herself with Prince Charlez, Mustard and Luca Starz, the letter two who produced the song.[2] It interpolate Destiny's Child's 1999 song "Say My Name".[3]
Critics recepiton
Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop wrote that the song has "a pretty straightforward R&B production" with "hi-hats and crashes, snaps, pitched-up persistent vocal samples, and watery background synth pads moving things along". [4] Italian music critic Damiano Pandolfini of Ondarock prised "Tell Her", writing that it is the best album trak which "captures the lyrical essence of the author".[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 33 |
| US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[7] | 9 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[8] | 27 |
References
- ^ Cho, Regina (27 August 2025). "Ella Mai Officially Kicks Off Album Rollout With New "Tell Her" Single Announcement". Vibe. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Velasquez, Angelina (29 August 2025). "Ella Mai's "Tell Her" flips "Say My Name" into a bold R&B power move". Revolt. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (29 August 2025). "Ella Mai - "Tell Her" (Prod. Mustard)". Stereogum. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (30 August 2025). "Ella Mai Fends Off A Partner's Ex On New Single "Tell Her"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Pandolfini, Damiano (11 February 2026). "Le Recensioni: Ella Mai - Do You Still Love Me?". OndaRock (in Italian). Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Ella Mai Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Ella Mai Chart History (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Ella Mai Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2026.