Great Gatsby (song)

"Great Gatsby"
Song by Rod Wave
from the album Nostalgia
Released	September 15, 2023
Length	2:26
Label	Alamo
Songwriter(s)	Rodarius Green Thomas Horton Antonio Ramos Joseph Boyden Felix Govaerts Georgia Boyden
Producer(s)	TnTXD TrillGotJuice SephGotTheWaves FlexOnDaTrack Geo Vocals Reach High Eli

"Great Gatsby" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on September 15, 2023 from his fifth studio album Nostalgia. It was produced by TnTXD, TrillGotJuice, SephGotTheWaves, FlexOnDaTrack, Geo Vocals and Reach High Eli. The song features additional vocals from Geo Vocals.

Background

The title of the song originates from the 1925 novel of the same name. In May 2023, Rod Wave previewed the song in an Instagram story.^[1]

Composition and critical reception

Illustrate Magazine gave a positive review, writing "'Great Gatsby' showcases Rod Wave’s exceptional talent as both a rapper and a storyteller. The lyrics paint vivid pictures of his journey, struggles, and aspirations, drawing listeners into his world with each verse. The beat is nothing short of infectious, making it impossible to resist nodding along. It's a masterful blend of smooth melodies and hard-hitting rhythms, a testament to Rod Wave's versatility as an artist."^[2]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Great Gatsby" Chart (2023) Peak position Global 200 (Billboard)[3] 128 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[4] 23 US Billboard Hot 100[5] 30 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 9

Year-end charts 2024 year-end chart performance for "Great Gatsby" Chart (2024) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 56

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "#rodwave great gatsby unreleased". Retrieved September 28, 2023 – via YouTube.
2. "Rod Wave's 'Great Gatsby' Track Takes the Music Scene by Storm". Illustrate Magazine. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
3. "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
4. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
5. "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
6. "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
7. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
8. "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Great Gatsby". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 21, 2024.