Letter from Houston explained

"Letter from Houston" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on August 7, 2020, as part of the deluxe edition of his second studio album Pray 4 Love. The song's intro samples the 2009 song "Delirious" by American R&B duo Vistoso Bosses and rapper Soulja Boy.^[1] The song finds Rod Wave writing a "heartfelt" letter to his loved one who he is in a long-distance relationship with.

Critical reception

Billboards Carl Lamarre said the rapper "writes an endearing note to his love".^[2] Similarly, Paul Duong of Rap Radar labelled the song a "heartfelt letter" that Rod Wave pens to his missed love one. AllHipHop named the song a highlight from Pray 4 Love, and said Wave delivers a "soul-snatching croon".^[3]

Music video

The official video was released on August 6, 2020. The TruFilms-directed visual shows the effects of stardom on Rod's relationship with his lover.^[4] He is seen in the driver's seat of a Rolls-Royce and in a dark room dimmed with a light.^[5]

Charts

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Peak position
US Rolling Stone Top 100[6]	29

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rod Wave's "Letter From Houston" Flips A 2009 Hit By R&B Duo Vistoso Bosses. Genius. Mench. Chris; (Genius News Editor). August 10, 2020. August 17, 2020.
2. First Beat: New Music By Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Rod Wave & More. Billboard. Lamarre. Carl. August 7, 2020. August 17, 2020.
3. Web site: Rod Wave Drops "Letter From Houston" and 'Pray For Love' Deluxe Album. AllHipHop. OnlineCrates. August 8, 2020. August 17, 2020.
4. Web site: Rod Wave Shares 'Pray 4 Love' Deluxe Album f/ Lil Baby and Yo Gotti. Complex. Mahadevan. Tara C.. August 7, 2020. August 17, 2020.
5. Web site: New Video: Rod Wave "Letter From Houston". Rap Radar. Duong. Paul. August 7, 2020. August 17, 2020.
6. Top 100 Songs, August 7, 2020 - August 13, 2020. Rolling Stone. August 19, 2020.