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.[1]
Background
In 2024, MØ began a new chapter in her career with the release of "Who Said", following the tenth anniversary of her debut album No Mythologies to Follow. Originally written as a demo in 2015 with producer Ronni Vindahl, the track took shape years later during sessions between Copenhagen and Los Angeles, where she collaborated with producer Nick Sylvester and songwriter Clementine Douglas. The song explores themes of fear of commitment and personal change, marking a reflective yet energetic return for the artist.[1]
Reflecting on the pressures that followed her mainstream breakthrough with "Lean On", she described a renewed desire to create from a place of artistic authenticity. She also expressed inspiration from fellow artists like Charli XCX and Chappell Roan, noting how their unapologetic individuality and creative freedom have helped shift pop culture and encouraged her to embrace a more liberated artistic mindset. This period signaled a transition into a new chapter of her career, defined by self-reflection, personal growth, and a more focused, collaborative creative process.[2]
Composition
Dork described the song as "an ode to youthful sass and swagger," calling it "the independence anthem that we all need to hear," which explores themes of re-establishing healthy relationships and putting oneself first, set over a "sumptuous, sunny soundscape."[3]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[4]
- 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[4]
- "Who Said" – 3:07
- Digital download and streaming – Remixes[5]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | 17 October 2024 | Digital download | Original | Sony UK | [4] |
| 22 November 2024 | Vindahl Edit | [6] | |||
| Sassy 009 Remix | [7] |
References
- ^ a b Jamieson, Sarah (17 October 2024). "MØ returns with new single 'Who Said'". DIY. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ Jamieson, Sarah (3 December 2024). "MØ: Follow Your Heart". DIY. United Kingdom. Retrieved 15 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.
- ^ a b c "Who Said - Single by MØ". Apple Music. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "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.