What makes Say My Name by Bebe Rexha notable?

The original single brought English- and Spanish-language vocals together on a mainstream dance-pop release and reached number two in France. These Sidney Samson mixes extend its life beyond the original radio version into club-oriented formats. This two-track remix release arrived shortly after Bebe Rexha’s 2018 debut album, Expectations, and her country-pop crossover hit with Florida Georgia Line, Meant to Be. The original Say My Name was a collaboration with David Guetta and J Balvin on Guetta’s album 7.

How many songs are on Say My Name?

Say My Name has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Say My Name

Bebe Rexha · 2018

7 min · 2 tracks · contemporary R&B

Sidney Samson pushes the multilingual dance-pop hit toward the club with a heavier electronic pulse.

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Say My Name (Sidney Samson Remix) — The shorter mix recasts the original collaboration for the dance floor while keeping its vocal hook at the center.
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Say My Name [Sidney Samson Extended Mix] — The extended mix gives Samson’s club arrangement more room to unfold, offering a longer alternative to the concise remix.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 6% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid production and catchy hooks but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

The single features two versions of the same track, emphasizing a dance-oriented remix and an extended mix for club play.
Both versions maintain a consistent tempo and energy level, designed to keep listeners engaged on the dance floor.
The production employs layered synths and rhythmic bass lines that create a vibrant soundscape, characteristic of contemporary R&B and dance-pop.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — It solidified her commercial success following 'Meant to Be' and showcased her genre-blending ability.
Themes: secretive romance· club-floor suspicion· spoken-name reassurance
Career context: This two-track remix release arrived shortly after Bebe Rexha’s 2018 debut album, Expectations, and her country-pop crossover hit with Florida Georgia Line, Meant to Be. The original Say My Name was a collaboration with David Guetta and J Balvin on Guetta’s album 7.
Stylistic neighbors: Dua Lipa· Charli XCX· Rihanna

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Say My Name (Sidney Samson Remix)

The chorus repeats a direct request for the other person to speak the addressee’s name after verses question their honesty.

The repeated imperative turns an argument about trust into a compact rhythmic hook.