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Rod Wave
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Rod Wave performing in Pittsburgh; 2022
Background information
Birth name Rodarius Marcell Green
Born (1998-08-27) August 27, 1998 (age 25)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active 2016–present
Labels
  • Alamo
Children 2

Rodarius Marcell Green (born August 27, 1998), known professionally as Rod Wave, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Signed to Alamo Records, Green is known for his strong voice and incorporation of hip hop and R&B, having been recognized as a pioneer of the subgenre "soul-trap".

Green rose to fame with his 2019 single "Heart on Ice", which went viral on YouTube and TikTok and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Ghetto Gospel (2019), peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200. His second album, Pray 4 Love (2020), peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and included the song "Rags2Riches", which peaked at number 12 on the Hot 100.

His subsequent studio albums, SoulFly (2021), Beautiful Mind (2022), and Nostalgia (2023) each debuted atop the Billboard 200—the latter of which for multiple weeks—and earned him further critical acclaim for his soulful delivery and lyricism. His success matched that of Taylor Swift as the only artist to debut a new chart-topping solo album within in each of the previous three years.

Career

2015–2020: Early mixtapes, Ghetto Gospel, and SoulFly

Wave's career began in 2015, with the release of his mixtape Hunger Games Vol.1. He released several mixtapes independently prior to signing with Alamo Records. On June 14, 2019, he released his mixtape PTSD, which included the song "Heart on Ice". The song went viral on YouTube and TikTok, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Wave's debut album, Ghetto Gospel, was released on November 1, 2019. It peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200. The album was executive produced by Louisiana rapper Kevin Gates, and Gates would feature on a song from the album "Cuban Links", which peaked at number 92 on the Hot 100.

Rod Wave's second album, Pray 4 Love, was released on April 3, 2020. It debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, with a deluxe edition following on August 7. Several songs from the album entered the Billboard Hot 100, including "Rags2Riches" (featuring ATR Son Son), which peaked at number 12 on the Hot 100 and became his highest-charting song. On August 11, 2020, Wave was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class. In July 2020, Wave revealed during an interview that he was working on his third album, which was originally scheduled for August 27, 2020, Wave's 21st birthday.

2021–2022: SoulFly, Beautiful Mind, and Jupiter's Diary: 7 Day Theory

He revealed the track list for his album SoulFly on March 6, 2021. The album also includes songs "Street Runner" and "Tombstone", his highest-charting song which peaked at number 11 on the Hot 100. .....

In January 2022, Wave released the single "Cold December". On May 1, 2022, he released a freestyle of Future's "Wait for U", in which he revealed his next album would be titled Beautiful Mind, while also announcing that he had turned the album in on April 25, 2022. The album was released on August 12, 2022. After the album was released Wave decided to go on tour. His tour began November 11, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN. Wave went all cross the U.S. ending his tour in Seattle, WA on December 21, 2022. Wave was going from city to city every one to three days. While on tour Rod Wave had two other artist Toosi and Mariah the Scientist. Toosi and Mariah the Scientist opened for Rod Wave throughout the tour.

On November 10, 2022, Rod Wave released "Break My Heart", the lead single for his eight-track EP, Jupiter’s Diary: 7 Day Theory. The EP was released the following week, on November 18, 2022. It would peak at #9 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking Rod Wave's fourth top ten debut at the time of its release and was the highest charting new release of the week ending December 4, 2022.

2023-present: Nostalgia

On March 31, 2023, Rod Wave released "Fight the Feeling" as the lead single for his upcoming studio album. It peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying with "Tombstone" as his second-highest peak on the chart. Months later, on August 18, 2023, he released the album's second single, "Call Your Friends" which peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. This was followed by "Come See Me" on September 1, 2023, peaking at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100. On the week of the album's release, Rod Wave released the last two singles of the project, "Boyz Don't Cry" and "Checkmate" on September 13, 2023, and September 14, 2023. The two singles peaked at #25 and #55 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. On September 15, 2023, Rod Wave released his fifth full-length studio album, Nostalgia which featured guest appearances from Wet, 21 Savage, and Sadie Jean. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking Rod Wave's third #1 album.

Artistry

Wave has been recognized for his "candor and shrewd ability to tug at listeners' heartstrings". ABC News Radio's Rachel George noted that "music is a direct expression of Wave's life, which is why he's cautious yet open to working with other artists who share his passion".

Wave grew up listening to E-40, who was featured in his song "Calabasas", Chingy, Boosie Badazz, Chief Keef, Kanye West, and Kevin Gates, who would later be featured in his song "Cuban Links".

Personal life

During his elementary school years, Wave experienced a challenging family situation when his parents divorced, and his father subsequently ended up in jail. Struggling with financial difficulties, his family found it challenging to provide the necessary support. As a result, Wave turned to the streets as a means to make a living. .....

Upon his father's release from jail, he recognized the destructive lifestyle his son was entangled in. Determined to steer Wave in a more positive direction, his father took a proactive approach. He encouraged Wave to channel his energy into music, recognizing its potential to transform his life. In support of this newfound passion, Wave's father purchased a microphone, while his brother contributed by buying him a computer. Equipped with these tools, Wave was provided with the means to redirect his life towards a more positive and constructive path.

Wave was raised on the sounds of E-40, Chingy, Boosie Badazz, Chief Keef, Kanye West, and Kevin Gates. Interestingly, some of which would be later featured on he later songs such as "Calabasas" with E-40 and "Cuban Links" and "Titanic" with Kevin Gates He also has twin daughters by long time girlfriend, Dee.

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