Cuban Links
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| Single by Rod Wave featuring Kevin Gates | ||||
| from the album Ghetto Gospel | ||||
| Released | October 11, 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
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| "Cuban Links" on YouTube | ||||
"Cuban Links" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on October 11, 2019 as the second single from his debut studio album Ghetto Gospel (2019). It features American rapper Kevin Gates and was produced by TnTXD, Yung Tago and Tre Gilliam.
Background
[edit]In regard to their collaboration, Rod Wave described to Kevin Gates, "It was smooth, it was literally a 30-minute process. When you came in and laid the verse, it was like it was supposed to happen."[1]
Composition
[edit]The song finds the rappers using a melodic, soulful delivery over a trap instrumental. Lyrically, they detail the hardships of street life, including prison, death and paranoia.[2]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 92 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 39 |
Certifications
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ Seabrook III, Robby (October 31, 2019). "Rod Wave Salutes Kevin Gates for Motivating Him to Rap, Executive-Producing Ghetto Gospel Album". XXL. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ A., Aron (October 11, 2019). "Rod Wave & Kevin Gates Drip In Gold On "Cuban Links"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Cuban Links". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 21, 2025.