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Summer Walker is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She began her music career by posting covers and original songs on the internet while working as a cleaner and running a small business. Walker signed with LoveRenaissance (LVRN), an Atlanta-based label, and Interscope Records in 2017. She released her debut commercial mixtape, Last Day of Summer, in October 2018. The mixtape included the single “Girls Need Love,” which gained widespread attention and later featured Drake on its official remix. The remix propelled the song into the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 37.
In January 2019, Walker released the four-track EP CLEAR. She continued to gain traction in the R&B scene, receiving critical acclaim for her vocal style and songwriting. Her debut studio album, Over It, was released on October 4, 2019. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and broke the record for the largest streaming week for an R&B album by a female artist. The album featured singles such as “Playing Games,” “Stretch You Out” (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie), and “Come Thru” (with Usher). “Playing Games” peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of her highest-charting singles. Over It was certified platinum by the RIAA.
Summer Walker received significant recognition for her work, including winning the 2019 Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist. She has also been nominated for several BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards. In 2020, she released the EP Life on Earth, which debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200. The EP included tracks such as “Let It Go” and “My Affection” (featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR).
Walker’s second studio album, Still Over It, was released on November 5, 2021. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making her the first female R&B artist to debut at number one on that chart since Beyoncé’s Lemonade. The album included singles like “Ex for a Reason” (with JT from City Girls), “No Love” (with SZA), and “Unloyal” (featuring Ari Lennox). “No Love” reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. Still Over It broke multiple records for streaming and was certified platinum.
She has collaborated with artists such as Drake, SZA, Usher, Bryson Tiller, Ari Lennox, Jhené Aiko, and Chris Brown. In addition to her own headline tours, Summer Walker has performed at major festivals, including Coachella and Wireless Festival.
Walker has received honors such as Billboard’s Women in Music Chartbreaker award and multiple Soul Train Music Awards. She has also appeared on soundtracks and contributed to compilation albums.
Outside of music, Summer Walker has been open about her struggles with social anxiety and has used her platform to speak about mental health issues. She is known for her candid approach to fame and frequently addresses topics such as relationships, self-care, and personal growth.
Walker’s discography includes the studio albums Over It (2019) and Still Over It (2021), the mixtape Last Day of Summer (2018), and the EPs CLEAR (2019) and Life on Earth (2020). Her hit singles include “Girls Need Love,” “Playing Games,” “Come Thru,” “Ex for a Reason,” and “No Love.” She is recognized for her vocal range, songwriting, and contribution to the R&B genre.
Complete List Of Summer Walker Songs From A to Z
- 4th Baby Mama – Still Over It – 2021
- 4th Baby Mama (Prelude) – Still Over It – 2021
- Anna Mae – Over It – 2019
- Baby – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Bitter (narration by Cardi B) – Still Over It – 2021
- Body – Over It – 2019
- BP – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Broken Promises – Still Over It – 2021
- Bullshit (with Young Rog) – Boy Next Door – 2021
- Ciara’s Prayer (narration by Ciara) – Still Over It – 2021
- Circus – Still Over It – 2021
- Closure – Still Over It – 2021
- Come Thru (with Usher) – Over It – 2019
- Constant Bullshit – Still Over It – 2021
- CPR – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Dat Right There (with Pharrell Williams) – Still Over It – 2021
- Deep – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Deeper – Life on Earth – 2020
- Drunk Dialing…LODT – Over It – 2019
- Ex for a Reason (with JT from City Girls) – Still Over It – 2021
- Finding Peace – Clear 2: Soft Life – 2023
- Fun Girl – Over It – 2019
- Girls Need Love – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Girls Need Love (remix) (with Drake) – Over It – 2019
- Good Good (with Usher and 21 Savage) – Coming Home – 2023
- Hardlife – Clear 2: Soft Life – 2023
- Heart of a Woman – Finally Over It – 2024
- How Does It Feel – Clear 2: Soft Life – 2023
- I Want to Come Home for Christmas – Non-album single – 2021
- I’ll Kill You (featuring Jhené Aiko) – Over It – 2019
- I’m There – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Insane – Still Over It – 2021
- Just Like Me – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Just Might (with PartyNextDoor) – Over It – 2019
- Karma – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Let It Go – Life on Earth – 2020
- Like It (with 6lack) – Over It – 2019
- Love Cycle (with Toosii) – Poetic Pain – 2020
- Me – Over It – 2019
- Mind Yo Mouth – Clear 2: Soft Life – 2023
- My Affection (with PartyNextDoor) – Life on Earth – 2020
- New Type (featuring Childish Gambino) – Clear 2: Soft Life – 2023
- No Love (with SZA) – Still Over It – 2021
- Nobody Else – Over It – 2019
- Off of You – Over It – 2019
- Over It – Over It – 2019
- Playing Games – Over It – 2019
- Playing Games (extended version) (with Bryson Tiller) – Over It – 2019
- Potential – Over It – 2019
- Prayed Up – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Prove It (with 21 Savage) – American Dream – 2024
- Pull Up – Clear 2: Soft Life – 2023
- Queen Space (with Ari Lennox) – Away Message and Age/Sex/Location – 2022
- Reciprocate – Still Over It – 2021
- Riot – Clear – 2019
- Screwin (with Omarion) – Still Over It – 2021
- Session 32 – Non-album single – 2018
- Session 33 – Still Over It – 2021
- Shame – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Smartwater – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Something Real (with Chris Brown and London on da Track) – Non-album single – 2019
- Songs About U (with Tink) – Winter’s Diary 5 – 2024
- Spend It – Finally Over It – 2025
- Stay Long (with Diddy) – The Love Album: Off the Grid – 2023
- Stretch You Out (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie) – Over It – 2019
- SWV (with No1-Noah) – Life on Earth – 2020
- Switch a Nigga Out – Still Over It – 2021
- Talk Yo Shit – Last Day of Summer – 2018
- Throw It Away – Still Over It – 2021
- To Summer, from Cole (Audio Hug) (with J. Cole) – Clear 2: Soft Life – 2023
- Tonight – Over It – 2019
- Toxic (featuring Lil Durk) – Still Over It – 2021
- Unloyal (with Ari Lennox) – Still Over It – 2021
- White Tee (with No1-Noah) – Life on Earth – 2020
- You Don’t Know Me – Still Over It – 2021
Albums
Last Day of Summer (2018): 12 songs
Over It (2019): 18 songs
Still Over It (2021): 20 songs
Non-album singles and other releases: 25 songs
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