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"Good Good"
Single by Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
from the album Coming Home
ReleasedAugust 4, 2023
Length4:07
LabelMega/Gamma
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Mel & Mus
Usher singles chronology
"Hrs and Hrs (Remix)"
(2023) 		"Good Good"
(2023) 		"Boyfriend"
(2023)
Summer Walker singles chronology
"So Be It (Remix)"
(2023) 		"Good Good"
(2023)
21 Savage singles chronology
"Sittin' on Top of the World"
(2023) 		"Good Good"
(2023) 		"Both"
(2023)
Music video
"Good Good" on YouTube

"Good Good" is a song by American singers Usher, Summer Walker and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage. It was released on August 4, 2023 as the lead single from Usher's upcoming ninth studio album Coming Home (2024). The song was produced by Mel & Mus.

Background

Usher told USA Today during a 2023 interview, that "Some of it is just that, growing through life experiences to figure out, and just because we're not 'good good' doesn't mean we can't be good with each other."[1] In an interview with People, he also stated:

"Good Good" is about being in a relationship with someone and ultimately letting them know like, "Yo, we don't have to be enemies." We might not be good good, meaning we may have not made it to forever, meaning we may not have been the relationship that was going to last forever in the way that you thought, but we can be good. I mean, who better to really talk on the subject than two people that we watched go through some really vulnerable things in front of the world? Summer, 21 Savage, myself, we all could collectively tell our story as we don't necessarily always feel as comfortable talking about it in interviews and being vulnerable in that way, but on this song, it addresses the idea of what "Good Good" is to them and what "Good Good" is to me. When it came about, I think we were all really just going through these, somewhat of these ideas, and I think it was perfectly timed. I don't know if I could have timed it better.[2]

Composition

The song is described as having "Atlanta bounce"[3] and combining contemporary R&B and 2000s music elements.[4] It opens with the chorus and first verse from Usher, who addresses a failed relationship and wishes his ex-lover the best,[5][6] still holding love for her and hoping she finds her soulmate. In the second verse, Summer Walker offers a perspective from a woman, while in the third verse 21 Savage reminisces his past relationship and expresses willingness to support his ex in any way (including financially), even when they are no longer romantically involved.[6][7]

Critical reception

Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop commented the song has an "updated take on Usher's style that doesn't feel out of place", before writing "As for the featured guests on the track, they certainly make an impression. Summer Walker sounds great as always, all while 21 Savage continues his solid feature run. Overall, this is a great summer track that fans are going to be adding to their playlists in no time."[4]

Music video

The Downtown Atlanta skyline as seen from the Jackson Street Bridge overlooking the Freedom Parkway interchange

An official music video premiered on August 23, 2023. It pays tribute to the videos of Usher's songs "You Make Me Wanna..." and "Burn".[8] Directed by Warren Fu, it is mainly set on the Jackson Street Bridge,[8][9] where the three artists stand on in the opening scene,[10] and also features shots of other landmarks in Atlanta.[11][12] Dressed in a baggy, black hooded sweatsuit paired with wave cap, chains and gold teeth, Usher dances atop the bridge by himself in front of the city skyline and sunset.[10][12][13][14] He sings his verse in a dimly lit bedroom while dressed in a paisley suit, with two clones of himself appearing,[12][14][15] and wears a new outfit after an evening shot.[14] Summer Walker performs from her own bedroom,[13][15] laying across the bed in a blonde updo and silky outfit.[14] Like Usher, she is also joined by two clones[12] and changes her outfit after filming in the dark,[14] into a bathrobe and headwrap.[10] 21 Savage raps his verse at a dinner table in an empty restaurant as he eats with a mirror image of himself wearing an identical but red outfit appearing next to him, both of them dining on a seafood meal.[10][12][13][14][15]

Charts

Chart performance for "Good Good"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 7
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 28
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 7
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[19] 25
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] 2

References

  1. ^ Reed, Anika (August 4, 2023). "Usher talks new single 'Good Good,' Vegas residency: 'My 7 o'clock on the dot has changed'". USA Today. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. ^ Avila, Daniela (August 4, 2023). "Usher Talks New Song 'Good Good' — and Weighs in on Keke Palmer and Boyfriend's Outfit Drama (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  3. ^ Breihan, Tom (August 4, 2023). "Usher – "Good Good" (Feat. 21 Savage & Summer Walker)". Stereogum. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b Cole, Alexander (August 4, 2023). "Usher Teams Up With 21 Savage & Summer Walker For New Single "Good Good"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  5. ^ Bernstein, Elaina (August 4, 2023). "Usher Taps Summer Walker and 21 Savage For "Good Good"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage Connect To Show Us They're 'Good Good' With Their Ex". Soul Bounce. August 4, 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  7. ^ Samuels, Keithan (August 4, 2023). "Usher Releases New Song 'Good Good' Featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage". Rated R&B. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  8. ^ a b Trapp, Malcolm (August 23, 2023). "Usher Paid Homage To Himself In "Good Good" Video With 21 Savage And Summer Walker". Rap-Up. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  9. ^ Abraham, Mya (August 23, 2023). "Usher Channels Past Videos For "Good Good" Visual With 21 Savage And Summer Walker". Vibe. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d Williams, Aaron (August 23, 2023). "Usher, Summer Walker, And 21 Savage Accept A Relationship's End In Their 'Good Good' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage Hit The Streets Of Atlanta To Make Things 'Good Good'". Soul Bounce. August 23, 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  12. ^ a b c d e Bernstein, Elaina (August 23, 2023). "Usher Drops "Good Good" Video Featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage". Hypebeast. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  13. ^ a b c Mier, Tomás (August 23, 2023). "Usher, Summer Walker, and 21 Savage Are 'Good Good' in New Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  14. ^ a b c d e f Folk, Antwane (August 23, 2023). "Usher Releases 'Good Good' Video Featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker". Rated R&B. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  15. ^ a b c Powell, Jon (August 23, 2023). "Usher, Summer Walker, and 21 Savage bring viewers to Atlanta for "Good Good" visual". Revolt. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  16. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  17. ^ "Usher Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  18. ^ "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  19. ^ "Usher Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  20. ^ "Usher Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
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