Richer (song)

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"Richer"
Single by Rod Wave featuring Polo G
from the album SoulFly
ReleasedMarch 26, 2021
Genre Trap
Length3:10
Label Alamo
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Pluto Brazy
  • Flynn
Rod Wave singles chronology
"Tombstone"
(2021)
"Richer"
(2021)
"Everything Different"
(2021)
Polo G singles chronology
"For My Fans (Freestyle)"
(2021)
"Richer"
(2021)
"Rapstar"
(2021)

"Richer" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on March 26, 2021, as the third single of his third studio album SoulFly , which was released on the same day. [1] The song features American rapper Polo G and was produced by Pluto Brazy and Flynn.

Contents

Composition

The track uses a country-influenced trap production, with guitar as well as "heavy bass drum and mid-tempo 808s". The rappers sing about their respective upbringings and rises to stardom, and celebrate their fame. In the chorus, Rod Wave croons, "I'm richer than I've ever been". [2] [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Richer"
Chart (2021)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [4] 74
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [5] 43
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [6] 11
US Billboard Hot 100 [7] 22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] 13

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [9] 4× Platinum4,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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