If there’s one thing Playboi Carti knows how to do, it is to keep his fans on the edge. After weeks of cryptic teases and a promised midnight release, the elusive rapper left thousands of win-theorist fans waiting, wondering, and frustrated. But just with the language seemed antiquated, never COMING Carti finally released "MUSIC," an all-star effort also 30 tracks strong with an appearance by some of hip-hop’s cuanto named A-list.
Playboi Carti had spoiled March 14 as the night "MUSIC" would take over the world. Midnight EST came and went, and fans were poised to press play but were met with radio silence instead. Then came the bad news: the album had been delayed because of last-minute clearance issues.
By 3 a.m., anticipation had exploded into madness. Social media erupted with confusion, jokes, and frustration as Carti became No. 1 on X, formerly known as Twitter. Some fans believed the album had been abandoned, while others held out hope, buoyed by the rapper’s haunting billboard marketing campaign and his enigmatic social media stunts.
And finally, after the sun crested the horizon, Carti returned, announcing to the world that the wait was over. He shared the complete track listing, which includes an unexpected but highly sought-after collaboration Kendrick Lamar.
The drop of "MUSIC" was evidence that Playboi Carti had been busy behind the scenes. It’s also got heavy hitters like Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Future, Ty Dolla $ign, and Skepta: the kind of star power that demands you get a hand on yourself to justify all the hype.
Perhaps the most notable surprise was “Good Credit,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, a collaboration teased only through names muddied on promotional billboards. Now that it has arrived, fans are already dissecting every line, trying to figure out if this is one of the top-tier moments of the project.
It hasn’t been an easy path to "MUSIC," and it’s still shrouded in mystery. Playboi Carti initially teased the album in December 2023, leaving breadcrumbs for fans to follow. He teased snippets of in-progress recordings during his Rolling Loud Miami performance in December 2024, suggesting the album's direction without giving too much away.
And now, with "MUSIC" finally released, Carti is already thinking forward. He will premiere the album onstage at Rolling Loud 2025, followed by an upcoming blockbuster tour with pop megastar The Weeknd. If the electricity of the album rollout is any indication, those shows will be a must-see spectacle.
From the late delivery to the unexpected features, Playboi Carti’s "MUSIC" affirms that he functions best when entering from a different angle. Whether it’s keeping fans waiting for hours or releasing an album that immediately takes over the conversation, he gets people talking.
Now, what all listeners must do is decide if "MUSIC" worth the madness? If the online chatter is any indication, Carti may have somehow ended up with another masterpiece.
Listen and Connect to Playboi Carti’s New Debut Album "MUSIC"
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