Song

Say It Right

Nelly Furtado · Loose · 2006

high confidence

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

Modeled artist-side range $390K-$1.2M/year
Gross track revenue $910K-$2.5M/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 26, 2026
Say It Right by Nelly Furtado

Short Answer

How much money does Say It Right make?

Say It Right by Nelly Furtado is modeled at $390K-$1.2M/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: Say It Right is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.

This song combines direct emotion with a strong melodic center, making it easy to revisit and commercially durable.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 19% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 2006 and still shows earnings power roughly 20 years later
  • Ranks #1 among 2 tracked songs for Nelly Furtado
  • 17 tracks on the linked album page
  • External listening links available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Streaming scale and playlist inclusion remain the largest recurring drivers.
  • A durable hook and broad familiarity help the song keep earning across catalog listening.
  • Sync, social reuse, and seasonal spikes can lift the baseline.

Say It Right sits in the top 19% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 20 years after release.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

How It Compares

Say It Right is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
Say It Right
current page
Nelly Furtado $795,000
Promiscuous
same artist · same album
Nelly Furtado $635,000
Happier Than Ever
same genre · similar earnings band
Billie Eilish $665,000
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
same genre · similar earnings band
ABBA $950,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $910K-$2.5M/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $390K-$1.2M/year
47% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $210K-$600K/year
53% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

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More Questions About Say It Right

How much did Say It Right make in total?

Say It Right does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does Say It Right make per stream?

Say It Right does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns Say It Right?

Modeled from song-level streaming and catalog usage patterns.

Show ownership and assumptions

Modeled from song-level streaming and catalog usage patterns.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$910K-$2.5M/year
Estimated artist-side cut$390K-$1.2M/year
Estimated label master share$210K-$600K/year
Estimated publishing share$140K-$460K/year
Estimated songwriter share$140K-$460K/year
MastersMajor-label master ownership with artist-side participation
PublishingPublishing appears shared among writers and publishers
Catalog sale statusNo song-specific sale adjustment is assumed

Assumptions: Estimate reflects streaming durability, playlist longevity, and high replay value relative to mid-2000s pop peers.

Notes: Modeled from song-level streaming and catalog usage patterns.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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