Rod Wave’s latest album “Last Lap” released in Oct. 2024, has quickly captured the attention of listeners around the world with widespread attention and praise. This album, which features artists Lil Baby, Lil Yachty and Rylo Rodriguez, takes listeners on an emotional journey through lyrics of love, trials and tribulations. “Last Lap” showcases Rod Wave’s signature style, blending soulful melodies with memorable lyrics that resonate deeply with fans. Singles like “Fall Fast In Love” and “Passport Junkie” are already popular, helping the album climb the charts.
Rod Wave is also connecting with fans on his “Last Lap” tour, which launched on Oct. 19, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ, and will run until December. Joined by special guests Moneybagg Yo and Toosii, this tour is expected to draw large crowds, even furthering the album’s success. Fans describe “Last Lap” as a moving and authentic addition, with many anticipating it might earn him his fourth consecutive No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200.
“This album truly has moved me. Rod Wave is a lyrical genius,” said senior Mason Mitchell.
This album is breaking records as 21 of the 23 songs on the album were at one point top 21 on the Top 100 Billboard. All 23 songs are on the Top 100 Billboard, an amazing accomplishment reached by Rod Wave. He is on pace for this album to become platinum, and would be his sixth in a row, the most any artist has ever gotten consecutively.
“The effort he puts into his lyrics make every song get better each time you listen,” said sophomore Dawson Hood.
Some would argue that this is one of Rod Wave’s best albums. Many new listeners are enjoying his music, as he is expanding to a broader audience. In one of his songs, he tried out a new flow, a more fast paced, hype song for a different demographic. Every other song includes his memorable melodies and insightful lyrics. Here are some snippets of his lyrics from “Last Lap” that captivate his audience.
“Did you come here to save me or did you come to betray me,” is from “Fall Fast in Love”.
“200 photos, a thousand hours. When we together, the world is ours,” is from “Angel With An Attitude”.
“At eighteen, I left my family and ran off alone. Tryna start a family on my own. You’ve got scars, I got scars, enough for us both. But tell me, am I chasing a ghost?” is from “IRan”.
“So in a world full of weirdos, fools, and scrubs, tell me what is it you’re willing to do for love?” is from “25”.
