"Single Again" is a single by American rapper

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. It was released on July 26, 2019 by

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, as well as production from Johan Lenox, Amaire Johnson,

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, Cam O'bi, Dee Lilly, and Big Sean himself. The song samples "

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" by Carl Thomas and interpolates Sean's song "

I Don't Fuck with You "I Don't Fuck with You", known by the initialism "IDFWU", is a song by American rapper Big Sean featuring California rapper E-40, released on September 19, 2014, as the lead single from the former's third studio album '' Dark Sky Paradise'' (201 ...

Background and composition

For about three years, Big Sean and Jhené Aiko dated one another on-and-off, but in March 2019, Aiko confirmed that they broke up. "Single Again" marks the first collaboration between them ever since. Lyrically, Big Sean mulls over the end of his relationship with Aiko and unnecessity of entirely blaming the shortcomings on the other person. He also recognizes the importance of taking time for himself to focus on his own needs, as well as the impact on his mental health resulting from the breakup. Prior to releasing the song, Sean tweeted lyrics of the song, as well as a message that details the song's meaning and the importance of finding solace in a relationship with himself:

I never knew that I didn't 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 didn't know how important it was to be in a relationship with yourself.

Music video

A music video was released on July 29, 2019. Directed by Lawrence Lamont with cinematography by Jon Chema, the video stars

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and Haha Davis, and follows a recently separated couple. Big Sean also raps in the middle of a street and inside a car surrounded by fans, and finds himself being put on trial and going to prison for infidelity. A shorter music video was released on August 26, 2019.

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