Playing Games
From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
"Playing Games" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by Summer Walker featuring Bryson Tiller | ||||
from the album Over It | ||||
Released | August 23, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 2:23 (extended version) (with Bryson Tiller) 2:23 (album version) | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) |
| |||
Producer(s) | London on da Track | |||
Summer Walker singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Bryson Tiller singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Playing Games" on YouTube |
"Playing Games" is a song by American singer Summer Walker from their debut studio album, Over It (2019). The song was released as the lead single from the album on August 23, 2019.[1] The extended version features guest vocals from American singer Bryson Tiller. The song samples Destiny's Child's song "Say My Name" (1999).[2]
Critical reception[edit]
Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork said that, in the song, Walker "addresses the lame dudes that continue to take their passion for granted" while not acknowledging "their relationship on Instagram".[3] The Fader named it one of the best songs on Over It, reasoning their choice by stating that the chorus is a "full interpolation of one of Destiny’s Child’s most ubiquitous preachings" despite Walker not "phoning it in" and compared it to an old Nelly song.[4]
Music video[edit]
The music video was released on October 8, 2019, and was directed by Christine Yuan.[5] Despite being featured on the extended version of the song, Bryson Tiller does not appear in the clip. The video features shots of Walker sitting and lying on a bed surrounded by bright city lights in the backdrop.[6] During the video, Walker has one man tied up and hanging from the ceiling while another one is seen being confined to a chair.[7] Being fed-up with lies, Walker goes on to ignore a man bringing them flowers and apologizing.[5]
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
Original version[edit]
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australia (ARIA)[8] | 83 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 43 |
Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 76 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 20 |
UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 24 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[13] | 16 |
US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 16 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 9 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 37 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[17] | 36 |
Extended version[edit]
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
---|---|
New Zealand Hot Singles (Recorded Music NZ)[18] | 15 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[19] | 10 |
Year-end charts[edit]
Original version[edit]
Chart (2019) | Position |
---|---|
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] | 75 |
Chart (2020) | Position |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[21] | 64 |
Certifications[edit]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
---|---|---|
Australia (ARIA)[22] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[23] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[24] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[25] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[26] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history[edit]
Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Various | August 23, 2019 | [1] | ||
United States | October 1, 2019 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | [27] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b D'Souza, Shaad (August 23, 2019). "Summer Walker drops new single "Playing Games"". The Fader. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ Malone, Chris (October 4, 2019). "Summer Walker Is Over It On Her Debut Album". Forbes. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (October 9, 2019). "Summer Walker - Over It". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "Our 5 favorite songs from Summer Walker's Over It". The Fader. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ a b "Watch Summer Walker's "Playing Games" Video Featuring Bryson Tiller". Rap-Up. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ Robertson, Darryl (October 8, 2019). "Watch Summer Walker's "Playing Games" Video Feat. Bryson Tiller". Vibe. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (October 9, 2019). "Summer Walker Is a Woman Scorned in "Playing Games" Video Featuring Bryson Tiller: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #546". auspOp. October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "Summer Walker, Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 2, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs: October 19, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: October 19, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs: December 14, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ "Oct 2023 Single Accreds" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Summer Walker – Playing Games" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Summer Walker – Playing Games". Music Canada. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Summer Walker – Playing Games". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Summer Walker – Playing Games". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on September 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2023.