Sinners (song)
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| Single by Rod Wave | ||||
| from the album Sinners (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | April 4, 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
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"Sinners" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on April 4, 2025 as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2025 film of the same name. It was produced by T5, Wonderyo, Prodbykyris and Travis Harrington.
Content
[edit]In the song, Rod Wave reflects on his rise to stardom and dealing with setbacks along the way, while also comparing his journey to the African American struggle against slavery in the past and incorporating the film's theme of vampires.[1][2]
Music video
[edit]The music video was released alongside the single. Like the film Sinners, it was directed by Ryan Coogler and is set in the Jim Crow-era South during the 1930s. The clip sees Rod Wave riding through cotton fields in a Ford Model T and also includes scenes from the movie.[2]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[3] | 30 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[4] | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 23 |
References
[edit]- ^ Horvath, Zachary (April 4, 2025). "Rod Wave Reflects On His Resilient Journey To Stardom On "Sinners"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b Trapp, Malcolm (April 4, 2025). "Rod Wave Taps Into Something Bigger On "Sinners," The Lead Single From Michael B. Jordan's Next Movie". Rap-Up. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Official Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2025.