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'{{Short description|American rapper and singer}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2021}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Rod Wave | image = Beautiful Mind Tour Pittsburgh, PA 4.jpg | caption = Rod Wave performing in Pittsburgh during his Beautiful Mind Tour, 2022 | birth_name = Rodarius Marcell Green | alias = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|8|27}} | birth_place = [[St. Petersburg, Florida]], U.S. | years_active = 2016–present | genre = {{flatlist| * [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] * [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] * [[soul music|soul]]-[[trap music|trap]]<!--All sourced in lead--> }} | occupation = {{flatlist| * Rapper * singer * songwriter }} | label = {{flatlist| * [[Todd Moscowitz|Alamo]] }} {{Infobox person | child = yes | children = 2 | website = {{URL|www.official-rodwave.com}}}} }} '''Rodarius Marcell Green''' (born August 27, 1998),<ref name="Movie" /> 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 music|hip hop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]],<ref name="Movie">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/9425659/rod-wave-interview|title=Why Rod Wave Might Be Writing Movie Scripts One Day|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Lamarre|first=Carl|date=July 28, 2020|access-date=July 30, 2020}}</ref> having been recognized as a pioneer of the subgenre "[[soul music|soul]]-[[Trap music|trap]]".<ref name="Brooklyn">{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/28-new-rap-and-rb-songs-out-this-week-3/|title=28 New Rap and R&B Songs Out This Week|work=[[Brooklyn Vegan]]|last=Sacher|first=Andrew|date=November 20, 2021|access-date=December 7, 2021}}</ref> In 2016, Green got discovered after participating in the 2016 Ten Toes Challenge by producer Bubbagotbeatz and music executive I Discover Stars. 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|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="ComplexTikTok">{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/tiktok-songs-worth-listening-to/rod-wave-hear-on-ice|title=12 Songs Blowing Up on TikTok (That Are Actually Worth Listening to)|last=McKinney|first=Jessica|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=March 26, 2020|access-date=March 29, 2020}}</ref> His debut album, ''[[Ghetto Gospel (album)|Ghetto Gospel]]'' (2019), peaked at number 10 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="BB200">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2019-11-18|title=Billboard 200 chart|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=March 11, 2020}}</ref> His second album, ''[[Pray 4 Love]]'' (2020), peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name="Lamarre">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/9425659/rod-wave-interview|title=Why Rod Wave Might Be Writing Movie Scripts One Day|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Lamarre|first=Carl|date=July 28, 2020|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> and included the song "[[Rags2Riches (song)|Rags2Riches]]", which peaked at number 12 on the Hot 100. His subsequent studio albums, ''[[SoulFly (Rod Wave album)|SoulFly]]'' (2021), ''[[Beautiful Mind (album)|Beautiful Mind]]'' (2022), and ''[[Nostalgia (Rod Wave album)|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.<ref>{{Cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/rod-wave-soulfly-tops-billboard-200/#! | title=Rod Wave Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart with 'SoulFly' | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/rod-wave-third-number-one-album-billboard-200-chart-nostalgia-1235419853/ | title=Rod Wave Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 with 'Nostalgia' | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/rod-wave-nostalgia-second-week-atop-billboard-200-chart-1235431331/ | title=Rod Wave's 'Nostalgia' Notches Second Week Atop Billboard 200 Chart | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] }}</ref> == 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|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="ComplexTikTok" /> Wave's debut album, ''[[Ghetto Gospel (album)|Ghetto Gospel]]'', was released on November 1, 2019. It peaked at number 10 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="BB200" /> The album was executive produced by Louisiana rapper [[Kevin Gates]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.xxlmag.com/rod-wave-interview-kevin-gates/ | title=Rod Wave Salutes Kevin Gates for Motivating Him to Rap | date=October 31, 2019 }}</ref> 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 (song)|Rags2Riches]]" (featuring ATR Son Son),<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2021 |title=Rod Wave & ATR Son Son's "Rags2Riches" Officially Earns #1 at Urban Radio |url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2021/01/31/rodwave-atr-son-sons-rags2riches-officially-earns-1-at-urban-radio/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ROD WAVE FT ATR SON SON &#124; full Official Chart History &#124; Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58101/rod-wave-ft-atr-son-son/ |website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Rod Wave's 'Rags2Riches' Becomes Second Song to Rule Both Top Triller Charts |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/rod-wave-rags2riches-top-triller-charts/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> which peaked at number 12 on the Hot 100 and became his highest-charting song.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1295413518158757888|user=billboard-charts|title=.@rodwave's "Rags2Riches," featuring...|date=August 17, 2020}}</ref> On August 11, 2020, Wave was included on ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]''{{'}}s 2020 [[XXL (magazine)#Annual Freshman Class List|Freshman Class]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Cline |first=Georgette |date=August 11, 2020 |title=XXL 2020 FRESHMAN CLASS REVEALED |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-2020-freshman-class-revealed/ |access-date=August 11, 2020 |work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]}}</ref> In July 2020, Wave revealed during an interview that he was working on his third album, which was originally scheduled for August 27, 2020,<ref name="Movie" /> Wave's 21st birthday.<ref>{{cite web |title=National Today:Rod Wave |url=https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/rod-wave/#:~:text=August%2027%2C%202023&text=Rod%20Wave%2C%20born%20on%20August,blending%20hip%2Dhop%20and%20R%26B. |access-date=March 29, 2023}}</ref> === 2021–2022: ''SoulFly'', ''Beautiful Mind'', and ''Jupiter's Diary: 7 Day Theory'' === He revealed the track list for his album ''[[SoulFly (Rod Wave album)|SoulFly]]'' on March 6, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CMGFlbcMISV/|title=SoulFly✈️🖤🌍 3/26th The Return 🌊|via=RodWave on Instagram|date=March 6, 2021|access-date=March 7, 2021}}</ref><ref name="SoulFly">{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rod-wave-is-all-about-his-business-on-street-runner-single-new-song.1990557.html%3f|title=Rod Wave Is All About His Business On "Street Runner" Single|work=HotNewHipHop|last=Marie|first=Erika|date=January 8, 2021|access-date=March 8, 2021}}</ref> The album also includes songs "[[Street Runner]]" and "[[Tombstone (song)|Tombstone]]", his highest-charting song which peaked at number 11 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.top-charts.com/s/tombstone-rod-wave | title=Tombstone }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/rod-wave-tops-hot-100-songwriters-chart/ | title=Rod Wave Rules Hot 100 Songwriters Chart, Led by 'Tombstone' & More | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] }}</ref> In late 2021, Wave's release of the song "Nirvana" generated some controversy because many regarded the song as a suicide letter, which Wave denied.<ref name="BeautifulMind">{{cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/music/rod-wave-announces-beautiful-mind-album/|title=Rod Wave Announces His Fourth Album 'Beautiful Mind' And Shares Its Release Date|work=[[Uproxx]]|last=Okon|first=Wongo|date=May 1, 2022|access-date=May 5, 2022}}</ref> In January 2022, Wave released the single "[[Cold December]]". On May 1, 2022, he released a freestyle of [[Future (rapper)|Future]]'s "[[Wait for U]]", in which he revealed his next album would be titled ''[[Beautiful Mind (album)|Beautiful Mind]]'', while also announcing that he had turned the album in on April 25, 2022. The album was released on August 12, 2022.<ref name="BeautifulMind" /> 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 (Rod Wave song)|Break My Heart]]", the lead single for his eight-track EP, ''[[Jupiter's Diary: 7 Day Theory|Jupiter’s Diary: 7 Day Theory]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ech |first1=Joey |title=Roddy Ricch, Saweetie, Rod Wave and More – New Hip-Hop Projects |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/roddy-ricch-saweetie-rod-wave-new-hip-hop-projects/ |website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=November 18, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=First Class |first1=DJ |title=Rod Wave delivers new "Break My Heart" visual |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-11-10/252510/rod-wave-delivers-new-break-my-heart-visual/ |website=[[Revolt (TV network)|Revolt]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=November 10, 2022}}</ref> The EP was released the following week, on November 18, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=William Cowen |first1=Trace |title=Rod Wave Releases 'Jupiter's Diary: 7 Day Theory' EP and "Got It Right" Video |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/rod-wave-jupiters-diary-7-day-theory-stream |website=[[Complex Networks|Complex]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=November 18, 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sisario |first1=Ben |title=With No Major Releases to Challenge Her, Taylor Swift Sticks at No. 1 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/arts/music/taylor-swift-midnights-billboard-chart.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=November 28, 2022}}</ref> === 2023-present: ''Nostalgia'' === On March 31, 2023, Rod Wave released "[[Fight the Feeling (song)|Fight the Feeling]]" as the lead single for his upcoming studio album.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McKinney |first1=Jessica |title=The Best New Music This Week: Tyler, The Creator, Quavo, DJ Drama, & More |url=https://www.complex.com/music/best-new-music-this-week-tyler-the-creator-quavo-dj-drama |website=[[Complex Networks|Complex]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=March 31, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Cho |first1=Regina |title=Rod Wave is trying to "Fight The Feeling" in latest single |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-03-31/291271/rod-wave-fight-the-feeling-song/ |website=[[Revolt (TV network)|Revolt]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=March 31, 2023}}</ref> It peaked at #16 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, tying with "[[Tombstone (song)|Tombstone]]" as his second-highest peak on the chart.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cole |first1=Alexander |title=Rod Wave Flexes His Vocal Chops On "Fight The Feeling" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/653357-rod-wave-flexes-his-vocal-chops-on-fight-the-feeling |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=March 31, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Alex |title=Rod Wave Shares A Story Of Hearbreak And Healing On His New Single, 'Fight The Feeling' |url=https://uproxx.com/music/rod-wave-fight-the-feeling/ |website=[[Uproxx]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=March 31, 2023}}</ref> Months later, on August 18, 2023, he released the album's second single, "[[Call Your Friends (song)|Call Your Friends]]" which peaked at #18 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cole |first1=Alexander |title=Rod Wave Pours His Heart Out On Gorgeous New Track "Call Your Friends" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/703947-rod-wave-call-your-friends-song |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=August 18, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Degrazia |first1=Leah |title=Rod Wave Reassesses His Priorities On New Song "Call Your Friends" |url=https://genius.com/a/rod-wave-reassesses-his-priorities-on-new-song-call-your-friends |website=[[Genius (website)|Genius]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=August 18, 2023}}</ref> This was followed by "[[Come See Me (Rod Wave song)|Come See Me]]" on September 1, 2023, peaking at #19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cole |first1=Alexander |title=Rod Wave Delivers Emotionally-Charged Track "Come See Me" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/708233-rod-wave-come-see-me-song |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=September 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kearns |first1=Sarah |title=Rod Wave Is in His Bag on New Single "Come See Me" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2023/9/rod-wave-is-in-his-bag-on-new-single-come-see-me |website=[[Hypebeast (company)|Hypebeast]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=September 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jon |title=Rod Wave drops off new video for "Come See Me" |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-09-01/324952/rod-wave-come-see-me-video/ |website=[[Revolt (TV network)|Revolt]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=September 1, 2023}}</ref> On the week of the album's release, Rod Wave released the last two singles of the project, "[[Boyz Don't Cry (song)|Boyz Don't Cry]]" and "[[Checkmate (Rod Wave song)|Checkmate]]" on September 13, 2023, and September 14, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Partridge |first1=Ken |title=Rod Wave Sings Through His Pain On New Song "Boyz Don't Cry" |url=https://genius.com/a/rod-wave-sings-through-his-pain-on-new-song-boyz-dont-cry |website=[[Genius (company)|Genius]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=September 13, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Cole |first1=Alexander |title=Rod Wave Delivers Incredible Vocals On New Single "Checkmate" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/712980-rod-wave-checkmate-song |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=September 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jon |title=Listen to Rod Wave's new album 'Nostalgia' |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-09-18/326797/listen-to-rod-waves-new-album-nostalgia/ |website=[[Revolt (TV network)|Revolt]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=September 18, 2023}}</ref> 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 (Rod Wave album)|Nostalgia]]'' which featured guest appearances from [[Wet (band)|Wet]], [[21 Savage]], and [[Sadie Jean]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zellner |first1=Xander |title=All 18 Songs From Rod Wave's No. 1 Album 'Nostalgia' Chart on Hot 100 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/rod-wave-nostalgia-all-songs-hot-100-1235425759/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=October 28, 2023 |date=September 26, 2023}}</ref> The album debuted at #1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart, marking Rod Wave's third #1 album.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Caulfield |first1=Keith |title=Rod Wave Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'Nostalgia' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/rod-wave-third-number-one-album-billboard-200-chart-nostalgia-1235419853/ |access-date=October 28, 2023 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=September 24, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Sisario |first1=Ben |title=Rod Wave, Stealth Rap Star, Has a Third No. 1 Album in Three Years |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/25/arts/music/rod-wave-billboard-chart.html |access-date=October 28, 2023 |website=[[The New York Times]] |date=September 25, 2023}}</ref> ==Artistry== Wave has been recognized for his "candor and shrewd ability to tug at listeners' heartstrings".<ref name="Movie" /> [[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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/7/28/rod-wave-reveals-the-track-list-for-forthcoming-deluxe-versi.html|title=Rod Wave reveals the tracklist for the forthcoming deluxe version of 'Pray 4 Love'|work=[[ABC News Radio]]|last=George|first=Rachel|date=July 28, 2020|access-date=July 30, 2020}}</ref> ==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. Unfortunately, this led him down a troubled path, involving multiple stints in juvenile centers and engagement in various illicit activities such as drug dealing, robbery, burglary, and possession of firearms. 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rod Wave - Age, Bio, Birthday, Family, Net Worth |url=https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/rod-wave/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=National Today |language=en-US}}</ref> 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<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/03/rod-wave-interview-the-break/|title=The Break Presents: Rod Wave – XXL|last=III|first=Robby Seabrook|website=XXL Mag|date=March 13, 2019 |language=en|access-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref> He also has twin daughters by long time girlfriend, Dee.<ref><nowiki>{{cite news |last1=Honore |first1=Pretty |title=Social Media Was Shocked That Rod Wave's Baby Mama Finally Showed Their Twin Daughters' Faces |url=</nowiki>https://www.distractify.com/p/rod-wave-kids |access-date=16 September 2023 |work=Distract. Rode wave the best on the planet ==Discography== {{Main|Rod Wave discography}} ===Studio albums=== *''[[Ghetto Gospel (album)|Ghetto Gospel]]'' (2019) *''[[Pray 4 Love]]'' (2020) *''[[SoulFly (Rod Wave album)|SoulFly]]'' (2021) *''[[Beautiful Mind (album)|Beautiful Mind]]'' (2022) *''[[Nostalgia (Rod Wave album)|Nostalgia]]'' (2023) ==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Organization !Work !Award !Result |- |[[2021 Billboard Music Awards|2021]]<nowiki><ref></nowiki>{{cite web | url=https://www.pcsb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=148&ModuleInstanceID=24528&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=53337&PageID=289 | title=Student brings air pellet gun to Lakewood }} |}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{allmusic}} {{Rod Wave}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Wave, Rod}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:21st-century African-American male singers]] [[Category:African-American male rappers]] [[Category:American male rappers]] [[Category:African-American male singers]] [[Category:American contemporary R&B singers]] [[Category:Interscope Records artists]] [[Category:Musicians from St. Petersburg, Florida]] [[Category:Rappers from Florida]] [[Category:Singer-songwriters from Florida]] [[Category:1999 births]]'