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| Released | April 1, 2020 | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
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| "The Greatest" on YouTube | ||||
"The Greatest" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on April 1, 2020, as the fifth single from his second studio album Pray 4 Love (2020).
In the song, Rod Wave reflects on his struggles in the past, and celebrates his newfound fame. [1] [2] He transitions to his melodic singing voice in the bridge, in which he sings about brighter days coming in his life, and the outro, in which he touches on the impact of his music on his fans. [2] [3]
The music video was directed by All The Smoke. It contains footage of Rod Wave performing at a concert and interacting with fans. [2] [3]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 [4] | 78 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [5] | 39 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA) [6] | Gold | 500,000 |
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