Fall Fast in Love
| "Fall Fast in Love" | ||||
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| Single by Rod Wave | ||||
| from the album Last Lap | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
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| "Fall Fast in Love" on YouTube | ||||
"Fall Fast in Love" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on September 27, 2024, through Alamo Records as the second single from his sixth studio album Last Lap.[1][2] It was written alongside producers Chris Made, FlexOnDaTrack, Neeko Baby, and T Five.[3][4]
Background
[edit]"Fall Fast in Love" was initially previewed by Green himself through his Instagram story in June 2024.[5] On September 26, Green officially announced the release of Last Lap while the premiere of the track's music video confirmed its release for the following day.[6] On the night of the track's release, Green announced the track through his Instagram.[6]
Content
[edit]The song finds Green "exploring how falling for a romantic interest very quickly can be a dangerous proposition in life" while also suggesting that "he's willing to roll the dice".[6] It sees Green "lamenting over a failed relationship" while he sings about his "shortcomings as a potential partner", particularly "that he grows attached too quickly".[2]
Critical reception
[edit]Billboard's Michael Saponara described the song as "sultry".[6] Devin Morton of HotNewHipHop wrote that on the song, Green is "searching for approval from the girl he's singing about".[2] Quincy of Ratings Game Music rated the song 4.5/5 stars, writing that the song is "set against an emotional backdrop with slight trap elements" and that on the track, Green "delivers a vulnerable and passionate vocal performance". He also wrote that the track showcases "a side of him that resonates with listeners who aren’t afraid to embrace their true emotions".[7]
Music video
[edit]The Mali-directed music video premiered alongside the single.[8] The music video "delves into the puppy-love stages of a relationship in elementary school and grows into adulthood when the couple deals with life’s hurdles".[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Navjosh (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave Drops New Single "Fall Fast In Love", Announces Last Lap Album Release Date". HipHop-N-More. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c Morton, Devin (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave Delivers New Single "Fall Fast In Love" Ahead Of Sixth Album". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Andriyashchuck, Yuriy (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave drops new "Fall Fast In Love" single". Hip-Hop Vibe. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Watch: Rod Wave Releases New Single & Video "Fall Fast In Love"". HipHop24x7. September 27, 2024. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Andriyashchuck, Yuriy (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave to release Last Lap album on October 11". Hip-Hop Vibe. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Saponara, Michael (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave Announces Last Lap Album Release Date & Drops Poignant "Fall Fast in Love" Single". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Quincy (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave "Falling Fast In Love" Review". Ratings Game Music. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Rod Wave shares new video "Fall Fast In Love" from forthcoming new album: Watch". GrungeCake. September 27, 2024. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.