Richer (song) · Paulipedia

"Richer" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave featuring fellow American rapper Polo G. Released on March 26, 2021, as the third single of his third studio album SoulFly, which was released on the same day.^[1] The song was written alongside producers Pluto Brazy and Flynn.

Composition

The track uses a country-influenced trap production, with guitar as well as "heavy bass drum and mid-tempo 808s". The rappers sing about their respective upbringings and rises to stardom, and celebrate their fame. In the chorus, Rod Wave croons, "I'm richer than I've ever been".^[2]^[3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Richer"
Chart (2021)	Peak position
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)^[4]	74
Global 200 (Billboard)^[5]	43
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[6]	11
US Billboard Hot 100^[7]	22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[8]	13

Certifications

Certifications for "Richer"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[9]	4× Platinum	4,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

Bloom, Madison (March 26, 2021). "Listen to Rod Wave and Polo G's New Song "Richer"". Pitchfork.
Johnson, Zoe (April 14, 2021). "Rod Wave's 'Richer' Lyrics". XXL.
Williams, Aaron (March 26, 2021). "Rod Wave And Polo G Are 'Richer' Than They've Ever Been On 'SoulFly'". UPROXX.
"Rod Wave Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
"Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
"NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
"Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
"Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
"American single certifications – Rod Wave – Richer". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 21, 2024.