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Summer Walker Critiques Today's R&B, Embraces Old-School Touchstones at VMAs

She framed the remarks as 'no shade,' urging stronger songwriting.

Overview

  • Speaking on the MTV VMAs red carpet on Sept. 7, Summer Walker told Complex she doesn't like the current state of R&B and described herself as an "old school girl."
  • She pointed to SWV, XSCAPE, and Brandy as the sound she favors, saying she loves old-school R&B.
  • Walker offered blunt advice on crafting love songs, saying artists need "a triflin' n***a, a smart pen, and a studio."
  • She cautioned that her critique was not meant as an attack and stopped short of naming any artists, noting she "almost" said a name she couldn't say.
  • VIBE reports her next project, Finally Over It, is slated for release later this year.