Fans Excited as Rod Wave Drops Sixth Studio Album ‘Last Lap’

Since 2017, Rod Wave has maintained a yearly tradition of releasing his music, and he has now unveiled his sixth studio album, titled Last Lap. This highly anticipated project was made available on all major streaming platforms on Friday, courtesy of Alamo Records and Sony Music Entertainment.

The new album serves as a follow-up to Nostalgia from 2023, which featured collaborations with artists like 21 Savage, Wet, and Sadie Jean. Last Lap also boasts exciting collaborations, including tracks with Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, and others.

In his announcement post for the album’s release, Rod expressed his gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support, saying:

“Thank you for allowing me to live out my dream; it’s truly a blessing. I appreciate you for supporting my kids and family, for the tough times, the constructive feedback, the highs, and the lows, thank you for it all.”

As soon as Last Lap became available on streaming services, fans quickly took to social media to share their excitement for Rod Wave and his latest work. One fan expressed their anticipation for this new album from the Florida-born artist.

Further reactions flooded in, with many fans highlighting their admiration for the emotional depth and beauty of Last Lap:

“This album is just beautiful asf. I’ve been crying for 40 minutes straight ughhhhhhh!”- one fan commented.

“Your music has helped me through heartbreak since 2019, and I’m so grateful for you, bruh. I’m in tears right now. I love this album for real.”- another fan shared.

“Thank you for taking your time with this album! Last Lap“- a fan praised Rod Wave.

“Rodarius Marcell Green, thank you for creating a space where we can feel and express ourselves. Don’t ever doubt your purpose in this world, King. You’re needed.”- another fan remarked.

“We are definitely going to be listening to this for the next eight months, my boy!”- a fan stated.

Recently, outlets on X (formerly Twitter) reported that Rod Wave’s Last Lap could be on track for one of the most significant streaming debuts on Apple Music since Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department in April.

This sparked discussions among fans and music critics about Rod Wave’s influence in the hip-hop scene, particularly noting how he appeals to a growing “female fanbase”.

“Rod Wave is a prime example of how Twitter hate doesn’t affect reality.”- a commenter noted.

“Where do all these Rod Wave fans appear from whenever he releases an album? There’s hardly any talk about him, but every release brings in listeners.”- a user questioned.

“Rod Wave is immensely popular, yet not as vocal online. He has an incredible fanbase, especially among women, which many other rappers lack.”- a hip-hop news account replied.

“For those surprised, remember Apple Music has a significantly smaller user base than Spotify, and it tends to attract more hip-hop and R&B listeners.”- a user explained.

Rod Wave Prepares for ‘Last Lap’ Tour with Moneybagg Yo and Toosii

Just one day after the release of Last Lap, featuring 23 tracks and a total runtime over an hour, Rod Wave gave fans a sneak peek of his upcoming North American tour.

The Florida artist shared a screenshot of the album’s tracklisting on Apple Music along with a message confirming his tour plans. Initially announced in September, the “Last Lap Tour”will feature special guests Moneybagg Yo and Toosii.

The tour will see Rod Wave performing hit songs from his discography and his new album across numerous major cities in North America, starting with a show in Phoenix at the Desert Diamond Arena on October 19.

The following are the confirmed dates and venues for Rod Wave’s upcoming Last Lap tour:

October 19, 2024 – PHOENIX, ARIZONA @ DESERT DIAMOND ARENA
October 20, 2024 – INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA @ INTUIT DOME
October 21, 2024 – OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA @ OAKLAND ARENA
October 25, 2024 – SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA @ GOLDEN 1 CENTER
October 30, 2024 – SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS @ FROST BANK CENTER
October 31, 2024 – HOUSTON, TEXAS @ TUYUTA GENTER
November 01, 2024 – DALLAS, TEXAS @ AMERICAN AIRLINES GENIUS
November 03, 2024 – DENVER, COLORADO @ BALL ARENA
November 05, 2024 – KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI @ T-MOBILE CENTER
November 06, 2024 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA @ PAYCOM CENTER
November 08, 2024 – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI @ ENTERPRISE CENTER
November 09, 2024 – MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE @ FEDEXFORUM
November 10, 2024 – LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY @ RUPP ARENA
November 12, 2024 – PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA @ PPG PAINTS ARENA
November 13, 2024 – DETROIT, MICHIGAN @ LITTLE CAESARS ARENA
November 15, 2024 – MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA @ XCEL ENERGY CENTER
November 16, 2024 – MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN @ FISERV FORUM
November 18, 2024 – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS @ UNITED CENTER
November 20, 2024 – COLUMBUS, OHIO @ NATIONWIDE ARENA
November 21, 2024 – INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA @ GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE
November 23, 2024 – BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS @ TD GARDEN
November 24, 2024 – WASHINGTON, DC @ CAPITAL ONE ARENA
November 26, 2024 – RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA @ PNC ARENA
November 29, 2024 – BALTIMORE, MARYLAND @ CFG BANK ARENA
December 01, 2024 – PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA @ WELLS FARGO CENTER
December 02, 2024 – NEW YORK @ UBS ARENA
December 03, 2024 – NEWARK, NEW JERSEY @ PRUDENTIAL CENTER
December 05, 2024 – ATLANTA, GEORGIA @ STATE FARM ARENA
December 06, 2024 – COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA @ COLONIAL LIFE ARENA
December 08, 2024 – CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA @ SPECTRUM CENTER
December 09, 2024 – NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE @ BRIDGESTONE ARENA
December 10, 2024 – BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA @ LEGACY ARENA
December 13, 2024 – NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA @ SMOOTHIE KING CENTER
December 16, 2024 – JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA @ VYSTAR VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA
December 17, 2024 – ORLANDO, FLORIDA @ KIA CENTER
December 18, 2024 – FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA @ AMERANT BANK ARENA

Rod Wave is gearing up for a strong entry on Billboard’s 200 charts next week, with fierce competition from GloRilla’s debut album, Glorious, which was also released on October 11, 2024.

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