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25 (song)

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"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

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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

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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

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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] 38

References

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  1. ^ "Rod Wave Drops Sixth Studio Album 'LAST LAP'". Hypebeast. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  2. ^ Dx, HipHop (2024-10-14). "Rod Wave - '25'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  3. ^ a b Horvath, Zachary (October 14, 2024). "Rod Wave Wants To Find Real Love On "25"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 October 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 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  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 19, 2024.