Summer Walker is an American R&B singer signed to Love Renaissance and Interscope Records. She gained recognition with her debut mixtape "Last Day of Summer" (2018), particularly the hit single "Girls Need Love" featuring Drake. Her debut album "Over It" (2019) achieved major success, topping charts and breaking streaming records. Her music is characterized by its smooth R&B sound.
April 11, 1996: Birth of Summer Walker
Summer Marjani Walker was born on April 11, 1996.
2016: Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
From 2016 to 2018, before her musical breakthrough, Summer Walker demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit by running a small cleaning business.
2017: Signing with Love Renaissance and Interscope Records
In 2017, Summer Walker signed with the Atlanta-based record label Love Renaissance, an imprint of Interscope Records.
2017: Discovery and Signing with Love Renaissance
Summer Walker was discovered on Vine and subsequently signed with Love Renaissance, marking a pivotal step in her music career.
October 19, 2018: Release of "Last Day of Summer" Mixtape
On October 19, 2018, Summer Walker released her debut commercial mixtape, "Last Day of Summer," which explored themes of love, doubt, and womanhood.
2018: Transition from Stripping to Music
In 2018, Summer Walker transitioned from working as a stripper in Atlanta to pursuing a career in music, teaching herself to play guitar and sharing covers online.
2018: Touring with 6lack
Summer Walker embarked on "The From East Atlanta With Love Tour" with 6lack in 2018, gaining exposure and experience as a performer.
2018: Release of Debut Mixtape and Early Success
Summer Walker released her debut commercial mixtape, "Last Day of Summer," in 2018, which garnered attention and critical acclaim.
January 25, 2019: Release of "Clear" EP
Summer Walker released her first EP, "Clear," on January 25, 2019, featuring a collection of acoustic recordings.
August 23, 2019: Release of "Playing Games"
Summer Walker released "Playing Games," the lead single from her debut studio album, on August 23, 2019, incorporating elements of Destiny's Child's hit song "Say My Name."
2019: Tattoos
By 2019, Summer Walker had gotten over 24 tattoos, including some on her face.
2019: Breakthrough with "Over It" Album
Summer Walker's debut studio album, "Over It," was released in 2019, achieving both commercial success and critical acclaim, marking a significant milestone in her career.
April 2020: Collaboration with Khalid
Summer Walker collaborated with Khalid on a remix of his song "Eleven" in April 2020.
July 2020: "Over It" Maintains Chart Position
By July 2020, Summer Walker's album "Over It" had consistently remained in the top 7 positions on the R&B Albums chart, demonstrating its lasting popularity.
November 2020: First Pregnancy Announcement
Summer Walker announced her first pregnancy in November 2020, with then-boyfriend, producer London on da Track.
2020: Billboard Music Award Win and Critical Acclaim
Summer Walker won the Billboard Music Award for Best Female R&B Artist in 2020 and received praise for her performance of "Body" on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
2020: Certifications and Chart Success
In 2020, Summer Walker's song "Session 32" was certified gold, and her collaboration with Jhené Aiko, "I'll Kill You," achieved platinum certification. Her album "Over It" was the second best-performing R&B album of the year on the Billboard 200.
March 22, 2021: Birth of First Child
Summer Walker gave birth to her first child, a daughter, on March 22, 2021, with then-boyfriend London on da Track.
November 5, 2021: Release of "Still Over It" and Record-Breaking Debut
Summer Walker's second album, "Still Over It," was released on November 5, 2021, and achieved the biggest R&B debut on the US albums chart since Beyoncé's "Lemonade."
2021: Release of "Still Over It" and Record-Breaking Success
Summer Walker released her second album, "Still Over It," in 2021, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, breaking records for streaming numbers by a female artist.
March 21, 2022: Announcement of "No Love" Extended Remix
The extended remix of "No Love," featuring Cardi B, was announced on March 21, 2022.
June 25, 2022: Announcement of Second Pregnancy
On June 25, 2022, Summer Walker announced she was expecting her second child, with then-boyfriend rapper Larry A.K.A. Lvrd Pharaoh.
September 28, 2022: Collaboration with Ciara on "Better Thangs"
Ciara released the single "Better Thangs" featuring Summer Walker on September 28, 2022, with an accompanying music video released two days later.
December 29, 2022: Birth of Twin Sons
Summer Walker welcomed twin boys on December 29, 2022, with then-boyfriend Larry.
2022: Billboard Women in Music Award
Summer Walker was recognized with the Chart Breaker Award at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music event for her achievements on the Billboard charts.
July 2023: Relationship with Demetrius Flenory Jr.
Summer Walker was in a relationship with BMF co-star and rapper Demetrius Flenory Jr. from April to July 2023.
2023: Girls Need Love (Girls Mix) and Features
In 2023, Summer Walker released four new versions of her song "Girls Need Love" titled "Girls Need Love (Girls Mix)", featuring Victoria Monet, Tyla, Tink, and an acoustic version. She was also featured on five tracks: "So Be It" by Alex Vaughn, "Good Good" by Usher, "Hell n Back" by Bakar, "I Might" by Sexyy Red, and "Prove It" by 21 Savage.
2023: Release of "Good Good" and Continued Success
In 2023, Summer Walker released the single "Good Good" with Usher and 21 Savage, further solidifying her presence in the music industry.
2024: Reaching 32 Million Certified Units Sold
By 2024, Summer Walker had sold over 32 million certified units from the RIAA, encompassing both albums and songs, solidifying her commercial success.