Summer Walker získal RIAA 6x platinu za "Playing Games"

Summer Walkerov singel "Playing Games" bol certifikovaný 6x Platinum Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), od 14. novembra 2025. certifikácia uznáva 6 miliónov certifikovaných jednotiek v Spojených štátoch. vydaný pod Lvrn / Interscope Records, skladba je základným kameňom vysoko úspešného debutového albumu speváka, Over It.

First released on 23. augusta 2019, "Playing Games" served as the lead single for Over It. The song's theme confronts a romantic partner who is emotionally unavailable and puts forth minimal effort, challenging them for being all talk and no action. The track famously interpolates the cadence and lyrical structure of Destiny's Child's 1999 hit "Say My Name." An extended version of the song, featuring a collaboration with Bryson Tiller, was included on the full album, which was released on 4. októbra 2019.

An Atlanta native, Summer Walker has established herself as a significant artist in the modern R&B landscape, celebrated for her raw, soulful delivery and candid songwriting. A singer, writer, and musician, she draws influence from artists like Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, and Jimi Hendrix, often incorporating her own guitar and piano work into her music. Her impact is reflected in her substantial online presence, which includes over 8 million Spotify followers and a global ranking as one of the top 300 artists on Chartmetric, underscoring her superstar career status.