Letter from Houston
2020 song by Rod Wave
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"Letter from Houston" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on August 7, 2020, as part of the deluxe edition of his second studio album Pray 4 Love. The song's intro samples the 2009 song "Delirious" by American R&B duo Vistoso Bosses and rapper Soulja Boy.[1] The song finds Rod Wave writing a "heartfelt" letter to his loved one who he is in a long-distance relationship with.
| "Letter from Houston" | |
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| Song by Rod Wave | |
| from the album Pray 4 Love (Deluxe) | |
| Released | August 7, 2020 |
| Length | 2:53 |
| Label | Alamo |
| Songwriter | Rodarius Green |
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| Music video | |
| "Letter from Houston" on YouTube | |
Critical reception
Billboard's Carl Lamarre said the rapper "writes an endearing note to his love".[2] Similarly, Paul Duong of Rap Radar labelled the song a "heartfelt letter" that Rod Wave pens to his missed love one.[3] AllHipHop named the song a highlight from Pray 4 Love, and said Wave delivers a "soul-snatching croon".[4]
Music video
The official video was released on August 6, 2020. The TruFilms-directed visual shows the effects of stardom on Rod's relationship with his lover.[5] He is seen in the driver's seat of a Rolls-Royce and in a dark room dimmed with a light.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 62 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 24 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[8] | 29 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||