Checkmate (Rod Wave song)
| "Checkmate" | ||||
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| Single by Rod Wave | ||||
| from the album Nostalgia | ||||
| Released | September 14, 2023 | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
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| "Checkmate" on YouTube | ||||
"Checkmate" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on September 14, 2023 as the fifth single from his fifth studio album Nostalgia (2023). It was produced by BeatsbyTrain, Camm and Fraxille.
Composition
[edit | edit source]The song deals with a past romantic relationship in Rod Wave's life which he misses and how his heartbreak is affecting his everyday life,[1] as well as Wave's appreciation for his loved ones for helping him succeed.[2]
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop wrote, "The vocals here are powerful, and the same can be said for the lyrics. Lastly, the production here is also solid and fits the theme of Wave's previous work."[1]
Music video
[edit | edit source]An official music video was released alongside the single. It shows Rod Wave in activities all over the country, such as being in the pool, flying on a private jet, and spending time with his twin daughters.[2]
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 55 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 22 |
References
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- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.