| "Already Won" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Rod Wave featuring Lil Durk | |
| from the album SoulFly | |
| Released | August 20, 2021 |
| Length | 3:32 |
| Label | Alamo |
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Will-A-Fool |
| Music video | |
| "Already Won" on YouTube | |
"Already Won" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave from his third studio album SoulFly (2021), appearing on the deluxe version. The song features American rapper Lil Durk and was produced by Will-A-Fool. It samples "Can You Stand the Rain" by New Edition.
Composition
In the song, Rod Wave and Lil Durk "flex on their exes" and reflect on balancing their relationships and fame,1 over a piano sample of "Can You Stand the Rain".2
Music video
The official music video premiered on September 28, 2021. It opens with a short monologue, in which Rod Wave talks about a childhood dream to become a drug dealer, and how the losses he experienced in pursuing it led to his decision to go into music instead.34 He and Lil Durk rap in spaces of a dimly lit room.235 Their performance is juxtaposed with recreated scenes from Wave's youth: standing around a casket with his family, visiting his father in prison, and lying in bed and dreaming about the future.34
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)6 | 109 |
| US Billboard Hot 1007 | 60 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)8 | 19 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)9 | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
References
- A., Aron (August 22, 2021). "Rod Wave & Lil Durk Celebrate The Victories On "Already Won"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- Grant, Shawn (September 30, 2021). "Rod Wave and Lil Durk Connect for "Already Won" Video". The Source. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- Robinson, Joshua (September 29, 2021). "Rod Wave & Lil Durk Reflect On The Past In The "Already Won" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- Williams, Aaron (September 29, 2022). "Rod Wave And Lil Durk Count Their Blessings In The Mournful 'Already Won' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- Cho, Regina (September 29, 2022). "Rod Wave "Already Won" in new visual featuring Lil Durk". Revolt. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Already Won". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 18, 2024.