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For the William Wei song also known as "Playing Games", see Play Game.
"Playing Games"
R&B
Length2:23 (extended version) (with Bryson Tiller)
2:23 (album version)
LoveRenaissance
  • Interscope
    • Songwriter(s)
    Producer(s)London on da Track
    Summer Walker singles chronology
    "Girls Need Love (Remix)"
    (2019)     		"Playing Games"
    (2019)     		"Come Thru"
    (2019)
    Bryson Tiller singles chronology
    "Thru the Night"
    (2019)     		"Playing Games"
    (2019)
    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

    Alphonse Pierre of

    Nelly song.[4]

    Music video

    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

    Weekly charts

    Original version

    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

    Chart (2019) Peak
    position
    New Zealand Hot Singles (Recorded Music NZ)[18] 15
    US
    Rolling Stone Top 100[19]
    		 10

    Year-end charts

    Original version

    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

    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

    Release history and formats for "Playing Games"
    Country Date Format Label Ref.
    Various August 23, 2019
    		[1]
    United States October 1, 2019 Rhythmic contemporary radio [27]

    References

    1. ^ a b D'Souza, Shaad (August 23, 2019). "Summer Walker drops new single "Playing Games"". The Fader. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    2. Forbes
      . Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    3. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (October 9, 2019). "Summer Walker - Over It". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    4. ^ "Our 5 favorite songs from Summer Walker's Over It". The Fader. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    5. ^ a b "Watch Summer Walker's "Playing Games" Video Featuring Bryson Tiller". Rap-Up. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    6. ^ Robertson, Darryl (October 8, 2019). "Watch Summer Walker's "Playing Games" Video Feat. Bryson Tiller". Vibe. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    7. ^ Lamarre, Carl (October 9, 2019). "Summer Walker Is a Woman Scorned in "Playing Games" Video Featuring Bryson Tiller: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    8. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #546". auspOp. October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    9. ^ "Summer Walker, Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
    10. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    11. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 2, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
    12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
    13. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
    14. ^ "Top 100 Songs: October 19, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
    15. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: October 19, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
    16. ^ "Rhythmic Songs: December 14, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
    17. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
    18. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
    19. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
    20. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
    21. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
    22. ^ "Oct 2023 Single Accreds" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
    23. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Summer Walker – Playing Games" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
    24. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Summer Walker – Playing Games". Music Canada. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
    25. ^ "British single certifications – Summer Walker – Playing Games". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
    26. ^ "American single certifications – Summer Walker – Playing Games". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
    27. ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on September 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
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