Richer (song)

"Richer"
Single by Rod Wave featuring Polo G
from the album SoulFly
ReleasedMarch 26, 2021
GenreTrap
Length3:10
LabelAlamo
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Pluto Brazy
  • Flynn
Rod Wave singles chronology
"Tombstone"
(2021) 		"Richer"
(2021) 		"Everything Different"
(2021)
Polo G singles chronology
"For My Fans (Freestyle)"
(2021) 		"Richer"
(2021) 		"Rapstar"
(2021)

"Richer" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on March 26, 2021, as the third single of his third studio album SoulFly, which was released on the same day.[1] The song features American rapper Polo G and was produced by Pluto Brazy and Flynn.

Composition

The track uses a country-influenced trap production, with guitar as well as "heavy bass drum and mid-tempo 808s". The rappers sing about their respective upbringings and rises to stardom, and celebrate their fame. In the chorus, Rod Wave croons, "I'm richer than I've ever been".[2][3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Richer"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 74
Global 200 (Billboard)[5] 43
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 11
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 13

Certifications

Certifications for "Richer"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] 4× Platinum 4,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Bloom, Madison (March 26, 2021). "Listen to Rod Wave and Polo G's New Song "Richer"". Pitchfork.
  2. ^ Johnson, Zoe (April 14, 2021). "Rod Wave's 'Richer' Lyrics". XXL.
  3. ^ Williams, Aaron (March 26, 2021). "Rod Wave And Polo G Are 'Richer' Than They've Ever Been On 'SoulFly'". UPROXX.
  4. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  6. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  7. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  8. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Richer". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 21, 2024.