| "Call Your Friends" | ||||
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| Single by Rod Wave | ||||
| from the album Nostalgia | ||||
| Released | August 18, 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:33 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rodarius Green | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Call Your Friends" on YouTube | ||||
"Call Your Friends" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on August 18, 2023, as the second single from his fifth studio album Nostalgia. It was produced by BeatsbyTrain, Ryan Bevolo, Landers, and McCoy. The track peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Content
The song deals with themes of friendship, loyalty, and relationships. In the lyrics, Rod Wave first mentions the ending of a relationship between him and his baby mama, and how it affects his kids. He then discusses how spending money on luxury items will not solve his problems and the importance of keeping up with one's friends.
Critical reception
Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, writing "The song is beautifully sung, and the instrumentation matches up quite nicely. Ultimately, this is a great track that you need to give a listen. It also serves as a solid preview for his upcoming project."
Music video
An official music video premiered alongside the single. It features "documentary-style footage" of Rod Wave on the road and spending time with his family.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard) | 84 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) | 14 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 18 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 7 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2023) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 83 |
| Chart (2024) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 94 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Anderson, Trevor (August 31, 2023). "Rod Wave's 'Call Your Friends' Reaches the Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (August 18, 2023). "Rod Wave Pours His Heart Out On Gorgeous New Track "Call Your Friends"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Degrazia, Leah (August 18, 2023). "Rod Wave Reassesses His Priorities On New Song "Call Your Friends"". Genius. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 28, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Call Your Friends". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
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