In today’s industry, there are many rappers and singers. One that stands out from the rest is a man named “Rod Wave.” Rod Wave, born on August 28, 1998 in St. Petersburg Florida, began making music in 2016. Throughout his career he has released five studio albums, five mixtapes, and twenty-four singles. His newest album called “Nostalgia” is pacing towards #1 billboard 200’s most sold album with 130k-140k copies being sold this week.
Rod Wave
Rod Wave’s album Nostalgia consists of 21 songs:
Nostalgia
Long Journey
Call Your Friends
HG4
Come See Me
Crazy
Love For A Thug
Checkmate
Fight the Feeling
Turks and Caicos
Boyz Don’t Cry
Pass You By
Great Gatsby
Keep It G
Love Story/Interlude
Rap Beef
Back Lit
2018
Call Your Friends
Come See Me
Fight the Feeling
Rod Wave Album Artwork
In an interview, he mentioned his inspiration behind this album and how it affected him mentally as an artist.
“I always remember where I was at…Every interview I did, every person, every face I met, every song, every video I shot, I remember where I was at, how I was feeling, what I was doing.”
— Rod Wave, Interview
Rod Wave’s album, Call Your Friends
So I just had to realize, this is nostalgia.” Rod Wave wanted to remember where he was before fame. He wanted his new album to reflect that. Rod Wave aims for his music to “shine a light on those who feel lost and depressed.” He is an inspirational singer for people all around the world, so in case you’re feeling a bit down, try listening to one of his songs from his new album “Nostalgia” for a sign of reassurance and confidence that everyone needs.