Following the premiere of Overtime, his first new music release since 2017, on Wednesday, Big Sean has unveiled a new track called Single Again. The song features guest vocals from Ty Dolla $ign and, more notably, Big Seans ex-girlfriend, the singer Jhene Aiko. (One of Big Seans other famous exes, Ariana Grande, gave him a shout-out in her Thank U, Next video.)
Lyrically, Single Again sees the rapper coming to terms with needing time for himself, and and needing to not put the entire weight of a relationships shortcomings on the other person: Told em that we better off friends/Blaming you is just so easy/But maybe the problems me.
The rapper hinted at the songs meaning on Twitter before its release Friday:
I never knew that I didnt know how to be alone in life. I always would find so much joy n happiness in a relationship or being with friends, but I didnt know how important it was to be in a relationship with yourself.
Sean Don (@BigSean) July 25, 2019
Single Again is Big Seans first major release since 2017sI Decided, featuring the singles Bounce Back, Moves and Jump Out the Window. In 2018 he appeared on YGs song Big Bank with Nicki Minaj and 2 Chainz. Big Sean recently performed at J. Coles inaugural Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, along with SZA, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Teyana Taylor and more.