Rod Wave Connects with Kevin Gates for “Cuban Links” Video

Just Before the “I’m Him Tour” Kicks Off in Chicago, Rod Wave and Kevin Gates Share a Lo-Fi, Mansion-Set Video

Critical Praise:

“The 19-year-old can rap at a brisk pace like an ATL rapper, hit a falsetto like a R&B singer, and often digs deep to unleash a gravelly voice that sounds like he’s the lead in a country rock band…he already possesses one of the best voices in the South.” – Pitchfork

“If you’re not familiar with the sounds of Rod Wave, he’s certainly one of the most talented acts to come out of Florida in some time.” – The Modern Life Mag

“One of Florida’s finest musicians” – ELEVATOR

The Announcement:

Wielding a rare talent for Southern-fried melody, Florida’s Rod Wave is is quickly building a devoted following in his home state and beyond. Adjusting to his new life of fame and prosperity, Rod shares “Cuban Links,” his new video single. With a textured instrumental from producers TNT, Tago, and Tre Gilliam, complete with wailing guitar, percolating organ, and mournful trumpet, “Cuban Links” is a bittersweet anthem for those who came from nothing to become something. The song features a spirited guest verse from Kevin Gates, who echoes Rod’s fear of fickle friends turning their backs on him. In the lo-fi, but luxurious video, Rod and Kevin kick it at an ornate L.A. mansion, harmonizing on marble staircases and chilling by the indoor pool. “Cuban Links” follows Rod’s recent video for “Heart On Ice (Remix)“ featuring Lil Durk, which has over 1.7 million views on YouTube in less than two weeks of release.

Rod Wave recently wrapped up the “Heart On Ice Tour,” which toured several cities around Florida and Georgia before bouncing to the West Coast in August. The St. Petersburg, Florida native is currently preparing to support Kevin Gates on the nationwide “I’m Him Tour,” launching October 12th in Chicago. Also featuring support from YK Osiris and SDot Fresh, the 33-date nationwide tour makes stops in New York on October 23rd (Terminal 5) and in Los Angeles on November 27th (The Novo).. Tickets are available now.

Watch “Cuban Links”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVU1vUNT2QY

Listen to “Cuban Links”: https://smarturl.it/cubanlinks

Buy tickets for the “I’m Him Tour”: https://www.kvngates.com/tour

I’m Him Tour dates:
October 12 – Chicago, IL – Patio Theater
October 13 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre At The Midland
October 15 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Mic Theatre
October 16 – Columbus, OH – Express Live!
October 18 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
October 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
October 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Mic Hall
October 22 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
October 23 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
October 24 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
October 27 – Washington, DC – Echostage
October 29 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
October 30 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
November 1 – Richmond, VA – The National
November 3 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
November 4 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
November 6 – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Auditorium, Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center
November 7 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheater At The Central Florida Fairgrounds
November 9 – New Orleans, LA – Uno Lakefront Arena
November 10 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Concert Hall
November 11 – Jackson, MS – Thaila Mara Hall
November 12 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
November 13 – Houston, TX – Revention Music Center
November 15 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
November 17 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
November 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
November 20 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Boise
November 21 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
November 24 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
November 25 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
November 26 – Pomona, CA – Fox Theater
November 27 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo By Microsoft
November 30 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater