"Already Won" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave from his third studio album SoulFly (2021), appearing on the deluxe version. The song features American rapper Lil Durk and was produced by Will-A-Fool. It samples "Can You Stand the Rain" by New Edition.
| "Already Won" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Rod Wave featuring Lil Durk | |
| from the album SoulFly | |
| Released | August 20, 2021 |
| Length | 3:32 |
| Label | Alamo |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Will-A-Fool |
| Music video | |
| "Already Won" on YouTube | |
Composition
editIn the song, Rod Wave and Lil Durk "flex on their exes" and reflect on balancing their relationships and fame,[1] over a piano sample of "Can You Stand the Rain".[2]
Music video
editThe official music video premiered on September 28, 2021. It opens with a short monologue, in which Rod Wave talks about a childhood dream to become a drug dealer, and how the losses he experienced in pursuing it led to his decision to go into music instead.[3][4] He and Lil Durk rap in spaces of a dimly lit room.[2][3][5] Their performance is juxtaposed with recreated scenes from Wave's youth: standing around a casket with his family, visiting his father in prison, and lying in bed and dreaming about the future.[3][4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 109 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 60 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 19 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ A., Aron (August 22, 2021). "Rod Wave & Lil Durk Celebrate The Victories On "Already Won"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ a b Grant, Shawn (September 30, 2021). "Rod Wave and Lil Durk Connect for "Already Won" Video". The Source. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Robinson, Joshua (September 29, 2021). "Rod Wave & Lil Durk Reflect On The Past In The "Already Won" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (September 29, 2022). "Rod Wave And Lil Durk Count Their Blessings In The Mournful 'Already Won' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ Cho, Regina (September 29, 2022). "Rod Wave "Already Won" in new visual featuring Lil Durk". Revolt. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Already Won". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 18, 2024.