After much anticipation, Summer Walker has delivered her third album,Finally Over It, via LVRN/Interscope Records.
The two-part album is the concluding installment of the trilogy that began with Over It (2019) and continued withStill Over It(2021). Disc One (For Better), which includes the lead single “Heart of a Woman,” features collaborations with Chris Brown, Anderson .Paak, Bryson Tiller, Mariah The Scientist, Doja Cat and Latto.
“‘For Better’ is about choosing me, fully and finally,” said Walker. “I’ve made choices that didn’t always make sense to anyone else, but I don’t regret any of them. They all taught me something. Every heartbreak brought me back to myself. I’m not looking for someone to complete me, I’m already whole. I’m protecting my peace, honoring my worth, and sitting in a softness that’s still strong. So whatever I choose now, I’m choosing from a place of power, not pain. I’m clear, I’m aligned, I’m better.”
Disc Two (For Worse) includes guest appearances from Brent Faiyaz, 21 Savage, Teddy Swims, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Monaleo and Sailorr.
“‘For Worse’ isn’t bitter, it’s honest,” Walker noted. “I’ve loved too hard, ignored red flags and tried to fix things that were beyond repair. The difference now is I love myself that deeply, I’ve grown, I’ve healed and I refuse to accept anything less than princess treatment. F—k My Type. Peace may not be passion, but at least it isn’t pain.”
For writing and production, Walker worked alongside Bryan-Michael Cox, The-Dream, Troy Taylor, Nineteen85, Kuk Harrell, Nija, Ant Clemons, Slim Wav and more.
As indicated above,Finally Over Itis the follow-up toStill Over It, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 166,000 equivalent units sold. The latter album included the singles “Ex For A Reason” featuring JT, “No Love” with SZA and “Unloyal” with Ari Lennox.
In between albums, Walker appeared on songs with Ari Lennox (“Queen Space“), Ciara (“Better Thangs“) and Usher (“Good Good“), among others. She also released her CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP, which was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Speaking of the Grammys, Walker has two nominations at the 68th ceremony. “Heart of a Woman” is nominated for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance.
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