"Come Thru" is a song by American singers Summer Walker and Usher. The song was released as the third single from Walker's debut album Over It,[1] on January 14, 2020. It peaked at number forty-two on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. The single has been certified Gold in the United States.[2] It samples the 1997 song "You Make Me Wanna..." by Usher.

"Come Thru"
Single by Summer Walker and Usher
from the album Over It
ReleasedJanuary 14, 2020 (2020-01-14)
Recorded2019
Length3:00
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Summer Walker singles chronology
"Something Real"
(2019)
"Come Thru"
(2020)
"Secret"
(2020)
Usher singles chronology
"Don't Waste My Time"
(2019)
"Come Thru"
(2020)
"SexBeat"
(2020)

Music video

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The music video for "Come Thru" was directed by Lacey Duke and it premiered on January 7, 2020. This video was shot at the 285 Flea Market in Atlanta, Georgia, the hometown where both singers are from.[3] The video features shots of Walker riding on the back of a motorcycle, inside of the flea market, and pictured with London on da Track, who also produced the record. Usher is seen inside the Flea Mart singing to a woman and on the outside doing choreography from the original video. Jermaine Dupri makes a cameo alongside Usher in the video. The music video on YouTube has received over 15 million views as of June 2024.[4]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

  • Summer Walker – vocals, lyrics
  • Usher – vocals, associated performer, lyrics
  • London on da Track – lyrics, production
  • Jermaine Dupri – lyrics, production
  • Manuel Seal – lyrics
  • Nija Charles – lyrics
  • Ben Change – associated performer
  • Kendall Roark Bailey – lyrics, production
  • Aubrey Robinson – lyrics, production
  • Nicolas De Porcel – mastering engineer
  • Ashley Jacobson – assistant engineer
  • Derek "MixedByAli" Ali – mixing engineer
  • Cyrus "NOIS" Taghipour – mixing engineer
  • Danny Blair - production

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[16] Platinum 70,000
Canada (Music Canada)[17] Platinum 80,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[18] Gold 400,000
United States (RIAA)[19] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Come Thru"
Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States January 14, 2020 Urban contemporary radio [20]
January 21, 2020 Rhythmic contemporary radio [21]

References

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  1. ^ Renshaw, David (October 14, 2019). "Summer Walker's Over It breaks streaming record set by Beyoncé's Lemonade". The Fader. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Summer Walker and Usher Team Up in 'Come Thru' Video". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
  3. ^ "Summer Walker & Usher Want You to 'Come Thru' in Sultry New Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
  4. ^ Summer Walker - Come Thru (with Usher) [Official Music Video].YouTube
  5. ^ "Come Thru". Tidal. January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "Usher Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  7. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Summer Walker & Usher". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  9. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  10. ^ "Usher Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  12. ^ "Usher Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  14. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  15. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  16. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  17. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Summer Walker – Come Thru (ft. Usher)". Music Canada.
  18. ^ "British single certifications – Summer Walker/Usher – Come Thru". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  19. ^ "American single certifications – Summer Walker – Come Thru". Recording Industry Association of America.
  20. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 2, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  21. ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2023.