Checkmate (Rod Wave song)

"Checkmate"
Single by Rod Wave
from the album Nostalgia
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2023
Length3:17
LabelAlamo
Songwriters
Producers
  • BeatsByTrain
  • Camm
  • Fraxille
Rod Wave singles chronology
"Boyz Don't Cry"
(2023) 		"Checkmate"
(2023) 		"Numb"
(2024)
Music video
"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

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

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

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

Chart performance for "Checkmate"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 55
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 22

References

  1. ^ a b Cole, Alexander (September 14, 2023). "Rod Wave Delivers Incredible Vocals On New Single "Checkmate"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Powell, Jon (September 18, 2023). "Listen to Rod Wave's new album 'Nostalgia'". Revolt. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.

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