On The Move presents: Summer Walker

SUMMER WALKER

Bringing a new fire and flavor to R&B

If you don’t know Summer Walker by now, chances are that soon enough you won’t be able to keep her away from your playlists. Read on.

Atlanta songstress Summer Walker is ready to take over the world with her smooth vocals and sexy vibe. While she prefers to shy away from the spotlights, the R&B newcomer, who had been named Apple Music’s 2019 Up Next, prefers the sanctuary of the studio to cook emotional and relatable tracks inspired from her own experiences, while quietly carving out a niche of her own. «Whenever something is completely bothering me, I like to hold it in because I don’t talk to a lot of people» she said.

Her debut single, the sultry «CPR» has been wellacclaimed and has over 18 million streams on Apple and gained early praises from media all over America.

It’s still unclear how the 22 year-old was discovered but something is sure: once you start paying attention, you’ll easily become addicted to her soulful vibe. If her career is just about to take off, Summer is set to quickly make a name for herself among the most interesting female R&B artists at the moment. She will be joining a panel of rising superstars such as H.E.R, Ella Mai and Jorja Smith among others.

The singer even got herself a remix with Drake! What’s better to get a little push in the industry than collaborating with one of the biggest artists of the decade? «Girls Need Love» offers a perspective on love and a girl’s needs from a female standpoint. And is now accompanied by Drake’s pleasing vocals. The way he sings his verse reminds us a little bit of his «Take Care» time, which will make a lot of people out there happy (including us).

«Girls can’t never say they want it, girls can’t never say they need it», this main lyric serves as a confession about the plights that girls who speak truthfully about the need for love, sex, or affection face.

Including four tracks «Riot», «Grave», «Wasted», and «Settling», Summer Walker’s first EP «Clear» showcases passion and is a good blending of soul, pop, R&B and alternative.

Like the love child of Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse, Summer Walker is the next R&B you need to keep your eyes on. You heard it here first!

Listen if you are a fan of:

Jorja Smith, Ella Mai, Sabrina Claudio.

One song to listen to:

«Girls need love» to get a first sneak peek.

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