Rod Wave - the rap/R&B juggernaut who’s last three albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart - has released a brand-new single + video, “Passport Junkie.” “Passport Junkie” is Rod Wave’s ...

Less than a year after releasing his fourth studio album, Beautiful Mind, Rod Wave is back with a new single. On his latest, “Fight The Feeling,” Wave shares a story of heartbreak, delivering soul ...

Twenty minutes into his Tuesday night singalong at a full Smoothie King Center that at times felt like a coronation, Rod Wave disappeared. On the massive wrap-around LED screen that flanked the stage, ...

The Rod Wave phenomenon often requires an explanation for the average rap fan. “Who is that?” or “What is it about him?” were the typical responses when we mentioned we’d be attending the concert at ...

Rod Wave brought all of his anthems to the Smoothie King Center on Friday night. One of the best-selling hip-hop artists of his generation and a part of popular songs like "Great Gatsby," "Rags 2 ...

Happy Friday, folks. Once again, the good folks here at ESSENCE provide the top tunes to listen to this weekend. So, whether you’re in the mood to dance, reflect, or vibe out, this week’s releases ...