Call Your Friends (song)

"Call Your Friends" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on August 18, 2023 as the second single from his fifth studio album Nostalgia. It was produced by BeatsbyTrain, Ryan Bevolo, Landers and McCoy.

This article is about the Rod Wave song. For the album of the same title, see Call Your Friends.

"Call Your Friends"
Single by Rod Wave
from the album Nostalgia
ReleasedAugust 18, 2023
Length2:33
LabelAlamo
Songwriter(s)Rodarius Green
Producer(s)
  • BeatsbyTrain
  • Ryan Bevolo
  • Landers
  • McCoy
Rod Wave singles chronology
"Fight the Feeling"
(2023)		 "Call Your Friends"
(2023)		 "Come See Me"
(2023)
Music video
"Call Your Friends" on YouTube

Content

The song deals with themes of friendship, loyalty and relationships.[1][2] In the lyrics, Rod Wave first mentions the ending of a relationship between him and his baby mama, and how it affects his kids. He then discusses how spending money on luxury items will not solve his problems and the importance of keeping up with one's friends.[2]

Critical reception

Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, writing "The song is beautifully sung, and the instrumentation matches up quite nicely. Ultimately, this is a great track that you need to give a listen. It also serves as a solid preview for his upcoming project."[1]

Music video

An official music video premiered alongside the single. It features "documentary-style footage" of Rod Wave on the road and spending time with his family.[2]

Charts
Chart performance for "Call Your Friends"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[3] 14
Global 200 (Billboard)[4] 84
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 19
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 7

References
  1. Cole, Alexander (August 18, 2023). "Rod Wave Pours His Heart Out On Gorgeous New Track "Call Your Friends"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  2. Degrazia, Leah (August 18, 2023). "Rod Wave Reassesses His Priorities On New Song "Call Your Friends"". Genius. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  3. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 28, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  4. "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  5. "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  6. "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
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