"Letter from Houston" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on August 7, 2020, as part of the deluxe edition of his second studio album Pray 4 Love. The song's intro samples the 2009 song "Delirious" by American R&B duo Vistoso Bosses and rapper Soulja Boy.[1] The song finds Rod Wave writing a "heartfelt" letter to his loved one who he is in a long-distance relationship with.
| "Letter from Houston" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Rod Wave | |
| from the album Pray 4 Love (Deluxe) | |
| Released | August 7, 2020 |
| Length | 2:53 |
| Label | Alamo |
| Songwriter(s) | Rodarius Green |
| Producer(s) |
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| Music video | |
| "Letter from Houston" on YouTube | |
Critical reception
editBillboard's Carl Lamarre said the rapper "writes an endearing note to his love".[2] Similarly, Paul Duong of Rap Radar labelled the song a "heartfelt letter" that Rod Wave pens to his missed love one.[3] AllHipHop named the song a highlight from Pray 4 Love, and said Wave delivers a "soul-snatching croon".[4]
Music video
editThe official video was released on August 6, 2020. The TruFilms-directed visual shows the effects of stardom on Rod's relationship with his lover.[5] He is seen in the driver's seat of a Rolls-Royce and in a dark room dimmed with a light.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 62 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 24 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[8] | 29 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Mench, Chris; (Genius News Editor) (August 10, 2020). "Rod Wave's "Letter From Houston" Flips A 2009 Hit By R&B Duo Vistoso Bosses". Genius. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 7, 2020). "First Beat: New Music By Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Rod Wave & More". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ a b Duong, Paul (August 7, 2020). "New Video: Rod Wave "Letter From Houston"". Rap Radar. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ OnlineCrates (August 8, 2020). "Rod Wave Drops "Letter From Houston" and 'Pray For Love' Deluxe Album". AllHipHop. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (August 7, 2020). "Rod Wave Shares 'Pray 4 Love' Deluxe Album f/ Lil Baby and Yo Gotti". Complex. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs, August 7, 2020 - August 13, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Letter from Houston". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 5, 2023.