Cold December Explained

Cold December
Cover:Rod Wave - Cold December.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Rod Wave
Album:Beautiful Mind
Length:3:13
Label:
Producer:
  • TnTXD
  • Lukecmon
  • JB
  • ThatBossEvan
Prev Title:By Your Side
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Broken Heart
Next Year:2022

"Cold December" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave. It was released through Alamo Records and Sony Music on January 17, 2022, and is the second single from Wave's fourth studio album Beautiful Mind (2022). The song was produced by TnTXD, Lukecmon, JB, and ThatBossEvan, who all wrote the song with Rod, while the only other known credit is Travis Harrington for being the recording engineer. A country-influenced R&B and trap ballad, the song sees Rod emotionally looking back to previous romantic relationships while it samples American singer-songwriter Hank Williams Jr.'s song, "O.D.'d in Denver", from his thirtieth studio album, Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound (1979).[1] [2] [3] [4]

Background

In an October 2021 Instagram livestream, Rod stated that he most likely would never release "Cold December".[5] In a livestream on the same day as the song's release, he explained that he only released it because of his $15 million deal contract with Alamo Records and Sony Music, in which both labels wanted him to release the song as they made it part of the agreement, while also hinting at his retirement soon as he said that he does not enjoy fame.[6]

Music video

The official music video for "Cold December" premiered alongside the release of the single on January 17, 2022. The video opens up with a quote about not letting ego get in the way of life. Rod Wave sports 2012-2017 reality television series Duck Dynasty cargo pants as he chops wood. He sings the song while the wood gradually burns.[7] Rod reflects on his past relationships while sitting in a cabin in the winter.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Here Are the Lyrics to Rod Wave's 'Cold December'. Billboard. Aniftos. Rania. February 1, 2022. February 28, 2022.
  2. Web site: Rod Wave Drops Video for New Single "Cold December' Video But Admits He's Tired Of Music. HipHopDX. Saponara. Michael. January 18, 2022. February 28, 2022.
  3. Web site: Rod Wave Drops Video for New Single "Cold December". Complex. Blanchet. Brenton. January 17, 2022. February 28, 2022.
  4. Web site: Best New Music This Week: 2 Chainz, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Key Glock, and More. Complex. McKinney. Jessica. January 21, 2022. February 28, 2022.
  5. Web site: Rod Wave Samples Hank Williams Jr. On New Song "Cold December". Genius. Partridge. Ken. January 18, 2022. February 28, 2022.
  6. Web site: Rod Wave Says He Feels Like He Sold His Soul: "This Sh*t Not Really Me". HotNewHipHop. Zidel. Alex. January 19, 2022. February 28, 2022.
  7. Web site: Rod Wave's New Video Might Be His Loneliest One Yet-Which Says a Lot. Pitchfork. Pierre. Alphonse. January 21, 2022. February 28, 2022.
  8. Web site: Rod Wave Reflects On Past Love Life In "Cold December" Video. The Source. Hesalwayswrite. January 18, 2022. February 28, 2022.