Rod Wave, born Rodarius Marcell Green on August 27, 1998, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter renowned for blending hip hop and R and B in the trap-soul genre. Signed to Alamo Records, he gained national attention with the viral single Heart on Ice in 2019, leading to the breakout debut album Ghetto Gospel. Rod Wave's following albums, including Pray 4 Love, SoulFly, Beautiful Mind, and Nostalgia, consistently topped the Billboard 200, with multiple platinum certifications and hit singles such as Street Runner, Tombstone, and Rags2Riches. Notably, he is the only male artist to release a top ten album each year from 2019 to 2024, with seven consecutive albums reaching the chart. Recognized for his powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics, Rod Wave has sold over 65 million digital copies in the US and has received nominations for major music awards. Nostalgia stands out as one of the top-earning projects for Sony Music.