Darren Waller & JRod release new hip-hop/rap song and music video titled “Bases Loaded.” Please check it out above and drop a comment to let us know what you think about it.
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NFL star, artist and mental wellness advocate Darren Waller teams up with producer and artist JRod for their latest single, “Bases Loaded,” a soulful anthem about enduring hard times without giving up, backing down or letting anyone stand in the way of continuing to swing for the fences. The track arrives alongside a music video featuring both artists performing on a baseball diamond while rocking hometown jerseys. “Bases Loaded” is featured on their upcoming collaborative project Cadillac Problems, due out this summer.
Previously released singles from Cadillac Problems include “Choose Myself,” a smooth and introspective track blending R&B and hip-hop with themes of self-worth, healing and personal growth. “Streets Get Cold” which offers an intimate reflection on the aftermath of a breakup through heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodies. And “Mind Games,” an intoxicating track in which Waller reflects on life decisions and the importance of following your heart instead of getting caught up in overthinking.
The new release follows Waller’s last month’s stand alone single “Baron Davis,” a hard-hitting track packed with bravado, confidence and unstoppable momentum released alongside a music video filmed in Las Vegas weaving together performance footage with highlights from the NBA player’s career. And “In The Valley,” a track that chronicles redemption and resilience with a visual shot along California’s Big Sur coastline.
Additionally, Waller was recently a guest on the All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson where he opened up about his extraordinary journey from addition and rehab to NFL stardom, his return from retirement last season, his family’s musical legacy, substance abuse in the league and how music has served as a form of therapy and more.
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Artist Biography:
Darren Waller is a former NFL Pro Bowl tight end turned musician and mental health advocate, using his platform to inspire through vulnerability, resilience and purpose.
Originally from Landover, Maryland and raised in Atlanta, Darren is the great-grandson of jazz legend Fats Waller and began exploring music in 2015—the same year he was drafted into the NFL. After years of balancing football and creativity, he made his debut with Delusions of Clarity in 2021 and fully committed to music following his NFL retirement in 2024.
That year, he released three EPs—Mind Games: It’s All In Your Head, On Notice: Bag Talk, and Internal Warfare: This Too Shall Pass—and was featured on the Madden NFL ’24 soundtrack. His collaborations include Westside Boogie (“Majoring In Minor”) and the ESPN SportsCenter inspired anthem “Top Play.”
Influenced by artists like Jay-Z and Coldplay, Darren’s music blends hip-hop and introspection, channeling themes of addiction, recovery, and personal growth. Now based in Las Vegas, he continues to create music that motivates, heals, and elevates others—while supporting those battling addiction through the Darren Waller Foundation.
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