"Better Thangs" is a song by American singer Ciara featuring Summer Walker. It was released on September 28, 2022, through Beauty Marks, Uptown and Republic.
| "Better Thangs" | ||||
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| Single by Ciara featuring Summer Walker | ||||
| Released | September 28, 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
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Critical reception
editTallie Spencer of Billboard described the song as a "feel-good, uptempo R&B anthem".[1] Tomás Mier of Rolling Stone described the song as "sunshine-kissed".[2] Rachel Brodsky of Stereogum described the song as "sunshiny".[3] David Renshaw of The Fader described the song as "mood-boosting".[4]
Promotion
editCiara previewed a snippet of the song via TikTok on August 4, 2022.[5] A remix for the song featuring American rapper GloRilla was released on November 4, 2022.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 35 |
References
edit- ^ Spencer, Tallie (2022-09-30). "Ciara Is Striving For 'Better Thangs' In Her Life: 'I Love Where I Am As a Woman'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (2022-09-28). "Ciara Taps Summer Walker for 'Better Thangs,' a 'Feel-Good R&B Anthem'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Ciara Shares New Song "Better Thangs" Featuring Summer Walker)". Stereogum. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Ciara recruits Summer Walker for the mood-boosting "Better Thangs"". The FADER. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Sometimes you gotta live a little… Better Thangs baybeee 🤣🤘🏽". TikTok. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Ciara taps GloRilla for new "Better Thangs (Remix)" feat. Summer Walker". REVOLT. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Ciara Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard.