Dark Clouds (Rod Wave song)
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| Single by Rod Wave | ||||
| from the album Pray 4 Love | ||||
| Released | November 21, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 2:49 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
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| "Dark Clouds" on YouTube | ||||
"Dark Clouds" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on November 21, 2019 by Alamo Records. It is the lead single from his second studio album Pray 4 Love (2019).
Composition
The song finds Rod Wave soulfully singing about the dark times in his life,[1] such as overcoming his pain and his depression and isolation, as well as dealing with his newfound fame and love for his family. It has been described as a trap ballad.[2][3]
Music video
A music video for the song was released. It features clips of Rod Wave in the studio, with rappers Meek Mill and Calboy in sessions, performing the opening act for Kevin Gates' I'm Him Tour, and posing with his grandmother.[2]
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[5] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ A., Aron (November 21, 2019). "Rod Wave Keeps It Comin' With "Dark Clouds"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ a b "Rod Wave follows his Billboard charting album with "Dark Clouds" Video". Imprint Entertainment.
- ^ Wang, Clara (August 29, 2021). "We Came for the Feels... and Rod Wave Delivered". The Austin Chronicle.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Dark Clouds". Recording Industry Association of America. March 29, 2021.