25 (song)

"25"
Song by Rod Wave
from the album Last Lap
ReleasedOctober 11, 2024
Length3:00
LabelAlamo
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)EELmatic
Music video
"25" on YouTube

"25" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on October 11, 2024, from his sixth studio album Last Lap.[1][2] Produced by EELmatic, it contains samples of "Love Me JeJe" by Tems.

Composition

In the song, Rod Wave details struggling with lonesome feelings, depression and social anxiety, his strong wish to find true love and wondering if he ever will.[3]

Critical reception

Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop wrote of the song, "The relatability on this one makes it a standout, but it's also his pained vocals and ear-grabbing melody that contribute to us revisiting this one more and more."[3]

Charts

Chart performance for "25"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[4] 48
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] 5
South Africa (TOSAC)[6] 33
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 16
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 4
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 36

References

  1. ^ "Rod Wave Drops Sixth Studio Album Last Lap". Hypebeast. October 11, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Rod Wave – '25'". HipHopDX. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Horvath, Zachary (October 14, 2024). "Rod Wave Wants To Find Real Love On "25"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  4. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.[dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Top Release Of The Week: Local & Intl Streaming". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Archived from the original on October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  9. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2024.