Ex for a Reason

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"Ex for a Reason"
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    Summer Walker singles chronology
    "Bullshit"
    (2021)     		"Ex for a Reason"
    (2021)     		"No Love"
    (2022)
    JT singles chronology
    "JT First Day Out"
    (2019)     		"Ex for a Reason"
    (2021)     		"Super Freaky Girl" (Queens Mix)
    (2023)
    Music video
    "Ex for a Reason" on
    YouTube

    "Ex for a Reason" is a song by American singer

    studio album, Still Over It
    (2021).

    Background and composition

    "Ex for a Reason" is an

    pop-rap song that conveys "emotions behind dating someone that’s moved on from a past relationship".[1][2] Walker first announced the song via a teaser trailer on October 4, 2021.[3] Walker revealed its artwork, along with the release date as October 15.[4][5]

    Andy Kellman of AllMusic described the song as "a Miami-meets-Atlanta bass jam and one of the era's most flavorsome crossover R&B hits."[6]

    Music video

    A

    license plate,[8] before later arriving to a house party.[9] JT is seen rapping her verse while standing in front of a mirror.[9]

    Charts

    Weekly charts

    Weekly chart performance for "Ex for a Reason"
    Chart (2021) Peak
    position
    Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 75
    Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 51
    New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 18
    South Africa (RISA)[13] 27
    UK Singles (OCC)[14]
    		 42
    UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15]
    		 20
    US Billboard Hot 100[16] 33
    US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 12
    US Rhythmic (Billboard)[18] 15

    Year-end charts

    2022 year-end chart performance for "Ex for a Reason"
    Chart (2022) Position
    US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 98

    Certifications

    Certifications for "Ex for a Reason"
    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    United States (RIAA)[20] Gold 500,000‡

    ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    References

    1. ^ Glover, Keenon (November 16, 2021). "Album Review: Still Over It by Summer Walker". Southern Digest. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    2. ^ Mowatt, Robyn (October 19, 2021). "Summer Walker Shares "Ex for a Reason" Video Featuring City Girls' JT". Okayplayer. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    3. ^ @IAMSUMMERWALKER (October 4, 2021). "My new album "STILL OVER IT" out 11/5!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 28, 2021 – via Twitter.
    4. ^ @IAMSUMMERWALKER (October 12, 2021). ""Still over it" is a story…. And every story has its beginning! Ex for a reason w/ @thegirljt out this Friday 10/15!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 13, 2021 – via Twitter.
    5. ^ Blistein, Jon (October 15, 2021). "Summer Walker and JT From City Girls Crush All Romantic Competition on 'Ex for a Reason'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    6. ^ "Summer Walker - Still Over It Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via AllMusic.
    7. ^ Summer Walker - Ex For A Reason (Ft. JT From City Girls) [Lyric Video]. Summer Walker. October 15, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021 – via YouTube.
    8. ^ a b Paul, Larisha (October 19, 2021). "Summer Walker Saves a Dying Party With Her JT Collab 'Ex for a Reason'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    9. ^ a b Folk, Antwane (October 19, 2021). "Summer Walker Releases 'Ex For A Reason' Video Featuring JT of City Girls". Rated R&B. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    10. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    11. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
    13. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 - Week 45". Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
    14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    15. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    16. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    17. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
    18. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
    19. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
    20. ^ "American single certifications – Summer Walker – Ex for a Reason (with JT from City Girls)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
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