Letter from Houston

"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"
Song by Rod Wave
from the album Pray 4 Love (Deluxe)
ReleasedAugust 7, 2020
Length2:53
LabelAlamo
Songwriter(s)Rodarius Green
Producer(s)
  • LondnBlue
  •  Karltin Bankz
  •  TnTXD
  • Tahj Money
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 performance for "Letter from Houston"
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
Certifications for "Letter from Houston"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Mench, Chris; (Genius News Editor) (August 10, 2020). "Rod Wave's "Letter From Houston" Flips A 2009 Hit By R&B Duo Vistoso Bosses". Genius. Retrieved August 17, 2020. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Lamarre, Carl (August 7, 2020). "First Beat: New Music By Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Rod Wave & More". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  3. Duong, Paul (August 7, 2020). "New Video: Rod Wave "Letter From Houston"". Rap Radar. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  4. OnlineCrates (August 8, 2020). "Rod Wave Drops "Letter From Houston" and 'Pray For Love' Deluxe Album". AllHipHop. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  5. Mahadevan, Tara C. (August 7, 2020). "Rod Wave Shares 'Pray 4 Love' Deluxe Album f/ Lil Baby and Yo Gotti". Complex. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  6. "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  7. "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  8. "Top 100 Songs, August 7, 2020 - August 13, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  9. "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Letter from Houston". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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