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- 1 2 Cole, Alexander (September 14, 2023). "Rod Wave Delivers Incredible Vocals On New Single "Checkmate"". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- 1 2 Powell, Jon (September 18, 2023). "Listen to Rod Wave's new album 'Nostalgia'". Revolt . Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.