Who Said (MØ song)
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| Single by MØ | ||||
| from the album Plæygirl | ||||
| Released | 17 October 2024 | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
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"Who Said" is a song by Danish singer-songwriter MØ. It was released on 17 October 2024, through Sony Music UK, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Plæygirl (2025).
Background and production
Following the tenth anniversary of her debut album, No Mythologies to Follow, MØ began her new chapter by releasing a single, "Who Said". Originally written as a demo in 2015 with producer Ronni Vindahl, it took shape years later during sessions between Copenhagen and Los Angeles, where she collaborated with producer Nick Sylvester and songwriter Clementine Douglas.[1] She also stated that "one of the things that's a bit different between the new music and Motordrome is that on this album I mainly just worked with the one producer", adding that they had "very focused working time" together. MØ explained that creating music in this way allowed her to "really go into it on a very focused level" and to "create a sound with one other person", as she descries the experience as "more deep and wholesome".[2]
Composition
MØ explained that "Who Said" contains "really Scandi electronic" elements with "a minimalistic American retro feel".[2] Running for three minutes and seven seconds,[3] the track explores her "fear of commitment", as it incorporates "an addictive electronic loop and packing an insatiably catchy chorus".[1] Ciaran Picker of Dork described the song as "an ode to youthful sass and swagger", which explores themes of re-establishing healthy relationships and putting oneself first, set over a "sumptuous, sunny soundscape."[4] BroadwayWorld's Josh Sharpe characterised MØ's "Nordic roots" and the "lyrical introspection" of her previous album Motordrome; the track was described as balancing "playful energy" with "deeper reflections on change and commitment", featuring a "massive chorus".[5]
Personnel
Credits were adapted from Apple Music.[3]
- Karen Marie Ørsted — vocals, songwriter
- Clementine Douglas — songwriter
- Nick Sylvester — producer, songwriter
- Ronni Vindahl — songwriter
- Karin Dreijer — songwriter
- Olof Bjorn Dreijer — songwriter
- Lars Stalfors — mixing engineer
- Ruairí O'Flaherty — mastering engineer
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming[3]
- "Who Said" – 3:07
- Digital download and streaming – Remixes[6]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 17 October 2024 | Original | Sony UK | [3] | |
| 22 November 2024 | Vindahl Edit | [7] | |||
| Sassy 009 remix | [8] |
References
- ^ a b Jamieson, Sarah (17 October 2024). "MØ returns with new single 'Who Said'". DIY. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ a b Jamieson, Sarah (3 December 2024). "MØ: Follow Your Heart". DIY. United Kingdom. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Who Said - Single by MØ". Apple Music. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ Picker, Ciaran (16 October 2024). "MØ: "I felt like I needed to try to do it by the book, but actually, I'm the one who's writing the book"". Dork. United Kingdom: The Bunker Publishing Ltd. OCLC 1065354071. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Sharpe, Josh (16 October 2024). "MØ Enters New Musical Era With New Single 'Who Said'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Who Said - Remixes by MØ". Apple Music. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "Who Said (Vindahl Edit) - Single by MØ & Ronni Vindahl". Apple Music. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "Who Said (Sassy 009 Remix) - Single by MØ & Sassy 009". Apple Music. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.