Rod Wave

Rodarius Marcell Green[2] (born August 27, 1999), known professionally as Rod Wave, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame with the single "Heart on Ice", which peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3] Green's debut album, Ghetto Gospel (2019), peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200.[4] His second album, Pray 4 Love (2020), peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.[5]

Rod Wave
Birth nameRodarius Marcell Green
Born (1999-08-27) August 27, 1999
OriginSt. Petersburg, Florida
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Labels

Early life

Green was born August 27, 1999 and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida.[6] He was raised by his mother and father, who eventually separated while he attended elementary school. He began singing in the fifth grade. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 2017.[7]

Career

Green's career began in 2017. 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.[3] Green's debut album, Ghetto Gospel was released on November 1, 2019, and peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200.[4]

Green's second album Pray 4 Love was released on April 3, 2020, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200, with a deluxe edition following on August 7.[8] Ten songs from the album charted on the Billboard Hot 100, including "Rags2Riches", which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his highest charting song.[9] On August 11, 2020, Rod Wave was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[10] His third, as yet untitled, album is set for release on August 27, 2020.[2]

Artistry

He has been recognized for his "candor and shrewd ability to tug at listeners' heartstrings".[2] ABC News Radio's Rachel George noted that "music is a direct expression of Rod's life, which is why he's cautious yet open to working with other artists who share his passion".[11]

Influences

Green grew up listening to E-40 (who was featured in his song "Calabasas"), Chingy, Boosie Badazz, Kanye West, and Kevin Gates (who would later be featured in his song "Cuban Links").[12]

Personal life

In early 2020, Green was involved in a near-fatal car accident. He detailed this on the single "Through the Wire", released in July 2020.[2]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with details and selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
US
[13]		 US R&B/HH
[14]		 US Rap
[15]
Ghetto Gospel
  • Released: November 1, 2019
  • Label: Alamo Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 1075
Pray 4 Love
  • Released: April 3, 2020
  • Label: Alamo Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 221

Mixtapes
List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
Rookie Of The Year
Hunger Games
Hunger Games 2
  • Released: May 25, 2018
  • Label: Alamo Records
  • Format: Digital download
Hunger Games 3
  • Released: December 7, 2018
  • Label: Alamo Records
  • Format: Digital download
PTSD
  • Released: June 14, 2019
  • Label: Alamo Records
  • Format: Digital download

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[19]		 US R&B/HH
[20]		 CAN
[21]
"Heart on Ice"
(solo or remix featuring Lil Durk)[22][23]		 2019 251377 PTSD and Ghetto Gospel
"Popular Loner"[24] ——— PTSD
"Cuban Links"[25]
(featuring Kevin Gates)		 9239— Ghetto Gospel
"Close Enough to Hurt"[26] ———
"Dark Clouds"[27] —[upper-alpha 1]—— Pray 4 Love
"Misunderstood"[29] ——— Non-album single
"Thug Motivation" 2020 —[upper-alpha 2]—— Pray 4 Love
"Thief in the Night" 7435—
"Pray 4 Love" 6730—
"The Greatest" 7839—
"And I Still"[30] ——— Non-album single
"Girl of My Dreams" 6536— Pray 4 Love
"Through the Wire" —[upper-alpha 3]——
"Freestyle"[31] 86——
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[19]		 US R&B/HH
[20]
"Sky Priority" 2019 —— Ghetto Gospel
"Dark Conversations" ——
"Green Light" ——
"Fuck the World" 2020 6429 Pray 4 Love
"Thug Life" 9549
"I Remember" 7738
"No Weakness" 99—
"Roaming" —[upper-alpha 4]—
"Ribbon in the Sky" 8443
"Rags2Riches"
(featuring ATR Son Son)		 1218
"Letter from Houston" 62—

Notes
  1. "Dark Clouds" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[28]
  2. "Thug Motivation" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[28]
  3. "Through the Wire" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[28]
  4. "Roaming" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 16 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[28]
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References
  1. "Rod Wave (Alamo/Geffen/Interscope)".
  2. Lamarre, Carl (July 28, 2020). "Why Rod Wave Might Be Writing Movie Scripts One Day". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. McKinney, Jessica (March 26, 2020). "12 Songs Blowing Up on TikTok (That Are Actually Worth Listening to)". Complex. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  4. "Billboard 200 chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  5. Lamarre, Carl (July 28, 2020). "Why Rod Wave Might Be Writing Movie Scripts One Day". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  6. November 19, Caroline John-Published; November 20, 2019 at 6:51 am | Last Updated; Am, 2019 at 1:22 (2019-11-19). "Rod Wave Real Name, Wiki, Age, Arrests & Facts About the Rapper From Florida". Earn The Necklace. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
  7. jonesdanny. "The Rod Wave Interview | Koncrete, inc". Retrieved 2019-12-14.
  8. Lamarre, Carl (July 28, 2020). "Why Rod Wave Might Be Writing Movie Scripts One Day". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  9. https://twitter.com/billboardcharts/status/1295413518158757888
  10. Cline, Georgette (August 11, 2020). "XXL 2020 FRESHMAN CLASS REVEALED". XXL. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  11. George, Rachel (July 28, 2020). "Rod Wave reveals the track list for forthcoming deluxe version of 'Pray 4 Love'". ABC News Radio. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  12. III, Robby Seabrook. "The Break Presents: Rod Wave - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
  13. "Rod Wave Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  14. "Rod Wave Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  15. "Rod Wave Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  16. "Rod Wave - RIAA Certifications". Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  17. "Gold & Platinum: Rod Wave". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  18. Caulfield, Keith (April 12, 2020). "The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Scores Third Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  19. "Rod Wave Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  20. "Rod Wave Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  21. "Rod Wave Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  22. "Rod Wave - Heart On Ice". Tidal. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
  23. "Rod Wave - Heart on Ice (Remix)". Tidal. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  24. "Rod Wave - Popular Loner". Tidal. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
  25. "Rod Wave - Cuban Links". Tidal. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
  26. "Rod Wave - Close Enough to Hurt". Tidal. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
  27. "Rod Wave - Dark Clouds". Tidal. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
  28. "Rod Wave Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  29. "Rod Wave - Misunderstood". Tidal. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  30. "And I Still - Single by Rod Wave on Apple Music". May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  31. Zidel, Alex (July 30, 2020). "Rod Wave Releases New Freestyle From "Pray 4 Love" Deluxe EditionRod Wave - Freestyle". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
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