Already Won

"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
ReleasedAugust 20, 2021
Length3:32
LabelAlamo
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Will-A-Fool
Music video
"Already Won" on YouTube

Composition

In 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

The 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
Chart performance for "Already Won"
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
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. A., Aron (August 22, 2021). "Rod Wave & Lil Durk Celebrate The Victories On "Already Won"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  2. Grant, Shawn (September 30, 2021). "Rod Wave and Lil Durk Connect for "Already Won" Video". The Source. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  3. Robinson, Joshua (September 29, 2021). "Rod Wave & Lil Durk Reflect On The Past In The "Already Won" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  4. Williams, Aaron (September 29, 2022). "Rod Wave And Lil Durk Count Their Blessings In The Mournful 'Already Won' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  5. Cho, Regina (September 29, 2022). "Rod Wave "Already Won" in new visual featuring Lil Durk". Revolt. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  6. "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  7. "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  8. "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  9. "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Already Won". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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