Pray 4 Love (song)

"Pray 4 Love"
Single by Rod Wave
from the album Pray 4 Love
ReleasedMarch 18, 2020
Length2:58
LabelAlamo
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tre Gilliam
Rod Wave singles chronology
"Thief in the Night"
(2020)
"Pray 4 Love"
(2020)
"The Greatest"
(2020)
Music video
"Pray 4 Love" on YouTube

"Pray 4 Love" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on March 18, 2020 as the fourth single from his second studio album of the same name.

Composition

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On the song Rod Wave raps and sings over a mid-tempo instrumental, with R&B influences that can be heard on the transitions played on piano.[1] He discusses topics about his "varying friendships" and other life experiences,[1] such as trust issues and wariness around beautiful women.[2] In an interview with Complex regarding his album Pray 4 Love, Wave stated that the song was "a summary for the album".[3]

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 67
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 30

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Holland, Cole (March 25, 2020). "Rod Wave Tells Listeners To "Pray 4 Love" On New Emotional Hit".
  2. ^ Holmes, Charles (2020-03-18). "Nearly One Billion Streams Later, Rod Wave Is Still Praying For Love". Rolling Stone.
  3. ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (August 7, 2020). "Rod Wave Shares 'Pray 4 Love' Deluxe Album f/ Lil Baby and Yo Gotti". Complex.
  4. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  6. ^ "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Pray 4 Love". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 31, 2021.