Over the past few years, rapper-singer Rod Wave has emerged as one of the most endearing and successful artists in the soul-trap movement.
With his unique blend of gospel, R&B singing and heart-on-the-sleeve bars, the Florida artist has cultivated a loyal and expanding fanbase. Ever since hitting it big with his 2019 single “Heart on Ice” – which peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 – Rod Wave’s numbers have gotten bigger and bigger with each release.
From his 2019 debut album, Ghetto Gospel , to his latest release, 2022’s Beautiful Mind , here are the rankings for Rod Wave’s first week album sales.
Ghetto Gospel – first week album sales
Released: November 1, 2019
Label: Alamo
First week album sales: 21,700
Billboard 200 position: 14
Singles: “Heart on Ice”, “Cuban Links”, “Close Enough to Hurt”
Features: Kevin Gates and Lil Durk.
Pray 4 Love – first week album sales
Released: April 3, 2020
Label: Alamo
First week album sales: 72,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: “Dark Clouds”, “Thug Motivation”, “Thief in the Night”, “Pray 4 Love”, “The Greatest”, “Girl of My Dreams”, “Through the Wire”, “Freestyle”
Features: ATR Son Son, Yo Gotti and Lil Baby.
Beautiful Mind – first week album sales
Released: August 12, 2022
Label: Alamo
First week album sales: 115,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “By Your Side”, “Cold December”, “Stone Rolling”, “Alone”
Features: Jack Harlow and December Joy.
SoulFly – first week album sales
Released: March 26, 2021
Label: Alamo
First week album sales: 130,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “Street Runner”, “Tombstone”, “Richer”
Features: Polo G, Kodak Black and Lil Durk.
