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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.

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