"No Love"
Cover art for the extended version depicting, from left to right, SZA against an underwater background, Summer Walker against a yellow background, and Cardi B against a cloudy background
Extended version cover
Single by Summer Walker and SZA
from the album Still Over It
ReleasedMarch 29, 2022
GenreR&B
Length3:51
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Forthenight
Summer Walker singles chronology
"Ex for a Reason"
(2021) 		"No Love"
(2022) 		"Better Thangs"
(2022)
SZA singles chronology
"I Hate U"
(2021) 		"No Love"
(2022) 		"Persuasive"
(2022)

"No Love" is a song by American singers Summer Walker and SZA from Walker's second studio album Still Over It (2021). The song was written by Walker, SZA, Sean Garrett, Charles Ocasey Jr and Sony Ramos, and produced by Forthenight. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States as the album’s second single on March 29, 2022. An "Extended Version" with American rapper Cardi B was also released as single[1] on March 25, 2022, alongside the music video.

Composition and lyrics

"No Love" is a pop-inspired "unflinchingly raw, exquisitely pretty R&B" song that sees Summer Walker and SZA "regret defending a man who isn't worth it", as Walker sings in the third verse: "Tried to act like I wasn't good enough in your eyes / Funny now that you callin', that you ringin' my line".[2] The chorus of the song "works as a mantra" as Walker sings: "All I wanna do is fuck, get drunk, take drugs".[3] They complain about the time that was wasted because of "emotional intimacy" not happening, "promising to only involve themselves in no-strings-attached relationships in the future" over the "groovy" bass-heavy production of the song, which is intended to "provide a foil to the two singers' voices, grants the pair room to display the full-range of their vocal talents".[4]

Critical reception

Writing for Clash, Josh Abraham wrote that "No Love" is "simply magnificent" and that "the soft, yet addictive vocals on this beautifully put together track allows for both artists to swim in harmony with each other".[5] Meagan Jordan of Rolling Stone described the song as "a sex anthem about the need to sometimes 'fuck, get drunk,' without the messy emotions that could come with attachment".[6] Kiana Fitzgerald of NPR Music felt that "Summer Walker's collaborations with other women stand out on the album", citing "the intentionally detached nature of" the song.[7]

Credits and personnel

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "No Love"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[19] Gold 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[20] Gold 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "No Love"
Country Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various March 25, 2022
Extended
[23]
United States March 29, 2022 Rhythmic contemporary radio Original [24]

References

  1. ^ No Love (Extended Version) - Single by Summer Walker, SZA & Cardi B, retrieved July 8, 2023 – via Apple Music
  2. ^ Paige, Deasia (November 10, 2021). "Summer Walker: Still Over It Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  3. ^ Stereogum (December 6, 2021). "Best Albums of 2021". Stereogum. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Ritchie, Matthew (November 23, 2021). "Review - Summer Walker 'Still Over It' Spins Personal Turmoil Into Gold - Or Platinum". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  5. ^ Abraham, Josh (November 5, 2021). "Summer Walker - Still Over It". Clash. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  6. ^ Jordan, Meagan (November 8, 2021). "Summer Walker is Literally Over It". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  7. ^ "Best R&B Albums of 2021". NPR Music. December 9, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  8. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  9. ^ "Summer Walker & SZA – No Love" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 15, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  13. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  14. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  15. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  16. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  17. ^ "Summer Walker Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  18. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  19. ^ "Oct 2023 Single Accreds" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  20. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Summer Walker – No Love (ft. SZA)". Music Canada. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  21. ^ "British single certifications – Summer Walker & Sza – No Love". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  22. ^ "American single certifications – Summer Walker – No Love (with SZA)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  23. ^ Dailey, Hannah (March 22, 2022). "Cardi B Is Joining Summer Walker & SZA on the 'No Love' Remix: 'I'm So Excited and Nervous'". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  24. ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
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