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featuring

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. It was released on September 28, 2022, through Beauty Marks, Uptown and

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as the intended second single to her eighth studio album "

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" but was not included on the final track list.

Critical reception

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'' described the song as a "feel-good, uptempo R&B anthem". Tomás Mier of ''

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'' described the song as "sunshine-kissed". Rachel Brodsky of ''

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'' described the song as "sunshiny". David Renshaw of ''

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'' described the song as "mood-boosting".

Promotion

Ciara previewed a snippet of the song via

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on August 4, 2022. A remix for the song featuring American rapper

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was released on November 4, 2022.

Charts

References

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