Music (also known as I Am Music, both stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released on March 14, 2025, through AWGE and Interscope Records. The album consists of 30 tracks and features guest appearances from Travis Scott, the Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Jhené Aiko, Skepta, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla Sign, and Young Thug. Production was primarily handled by Ojivolta, Cardo and F1lthy, alongside a host of other producers, including Bnyx, Cash Cobain, Kanye West, Maaly Raw, Metro Boomin, Mike Dean, Southside, TM88, Scott himself, and Wheezy. The album serves as the follow-up to Carti's second studio album, Whole Lotta Red (2020), which released over 4 years earlier.

On March 9, 2025, Playboi Carti announced that work on Music had been completed after years of development hell.[2] Shortly after, on March 12, he confirmed the album's release date as March 14, 2025, following a series of teasers by Spotify.[3] Music received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the production and Carti's vocal performances. Music topped several charts worldwide, and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. It earned 298,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, becoming Carti's second number-one and his fastest-selling album. A deluxe edition, titled Music - Sorry 4 Da Wait, was released on March 25, 2025.

Background and recording

Following the success of his second studio album, Whole Lotta Red (2020), Carti quickly began teasing new music. On March 10, 2021, just three months after Whole Lotta Red was released, Carti hinted at a new project on Instagram.[4] By August 23, 2021, he had revealed the album's initial title, Narcissist, and set a release date for September 13, although the date ultimately passed without the album's release.[5] As the year progressed, Carti's plans for the album evolved.[6] In an April 2022 interview with XXL, he mentioned that the album's title had been changed to Music.[7][better source needed] During this period, Carti was actively recording and experimenting with new sounds, seeking to build on the success of his previous work. His creative process involved working with a variety of collaborators, drawing on the talent within his Opium label, including producers like F1lthy and the collective Working on Dying. Carti was also influenced by various genres, blending elements of punk, rap, and experimental music.[8]

Kendrick Lamar (left) and Travis Scott appeared on multiple tracks on the album, with 3 and 5, respectively.

Throughout 2022 and 2023, Carti remained active in live performances, debuting unreleased tracks and building anticipation among fans.[9] On December 25, 2022, the second anniversary of Whole Lotta Red, Carti reignited speculation by posting what appeared to be new cover art on Instagram and tweeting, "love all my supporters it's time".[10] By 2023, Carti had solidified his vision for the album, intensifying his creative process while continuing to tweak and perfect the project.[11] In a November 2023 interview with Numéro Berlin, Carti emphasized the personal significance of the album, describing it as his most important work to date.[12] He revealed that much of the album was recorded in a cave-like studio in Paris, where he spent three months immersed in the creative process.[12] On November 17, Carti revealed production from Ye for the album.[13][14] On March 9, 2025, Carti revealed that the album was finished.[15] A few days later, on March 12, he officially announced that the album would be released on March 14, 2025, after a string of teasers from Spotify.[16][3]

Release and promotion

The promotional campaign for Carti's album began subtly on December 7, 2023, when he posted a cryptic Instagram story stating, "I am music", followed by another story showcasing Pharrell Williams' response, simply reading "Prepare".[17][18] This sparked immediate speculation about an upcoming release. Later that day, DJ Akademiks announced that Carti's album was expected to release in January 2024, hyping it as "the greatest thing you ever heard".[19]

On December 8, 2023, Carti escalated the promotion by releasing the song "Different Day" through the Opium Instagram account, accompanied by a full-length music video.[20] However, the song did not receive an official release on streaming platforms, maintaining an exclusive and underground appeal.[21] Over the following weeks, Carti continued this unconventional approach, dropping a series of promotional singles: "2024" on December 14, "H00dByAir" on December 19,[22] "Backr00ms" featuring Travis Scott on January 1, 2024,[23] "EvilJ0rdan" on January 15,[24] and "Ketamine" on March 12.[25] "H00dByAir", "EvilJ0rdan", and "Ketamine" appear on Music under different titles. Each release was paired with a music video, with most being exclusive to Instagram or YouTube, further building anticipation around the album.[26]

Throughout 2024, Carti continued to tease fans with snippets of new material during live performances, including a preview of the tracks "All Red" and "Fuck on My DJ" (FOMDJ) at the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash festival in June.[27] Throughout the year, Carti started teasing the release date to be in 2024, with him and other close sources, including DJ Akademiks and Opium members, using the phrase "2024 Music" on social media. However, the year passed without the album's release. On June 17, Carti again used Instagram to preview another unreleased track, keeping the momentum and speculation alive.[28] On September 12, 2024, the day before Carti's birthday, he announced on Instagram, with affiliated Opium accounts reposting the story. The announcement revealed new merchandise, which included the album title and hinted at its possible release date.[29] About an hour later, Carti posted another update on Instagram—a teaser for the single "All Red" with the caption: "Tonight? All Red??".[30] The single was subsequently released at midnight on the streaming platforms.[31] On November 22, 2024, Carti posted a new song through the Opium Instagram account, titled and captioned "Play This".[32][33][34][35] Five days later on November 27, 2024, Carti announced he would be performing I Am Music at Rolling Loud Miami on December 15, 2024.[36][37] On December 15, 2024, Carti performed five new songs during his headlining performance.[38][39]

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@playboicarti

FRIDAY

March 12, 2025[40]

In late February and early March 2025, a series of promotional billboards in collaboration with Spotify appeared in major locations such as Downtown Los Angeles, Times Square, and Bayfront Park in Miami. These billboards, featuring the album's signature font, displayed cryptic messages including "MUSIC IS COMING" (February 17), "I AM MUSIC MF" (February 18), "TRIM" (February 19), "IMSOYVL" (February 20), "SORRY 4 DA WAIT" (February 21), "BABYBOI" (February 22), "OVERLY TRIM" (February 25), and "STREETS READY" and "I AM MUSIC" (March 12).[41][42][43] Spotify further promoted the album by posting a teaser video with the caption "Have faith" on social media.[44] Shortly after, Carti wiped his main Instagram account and instead posted on the Opium Instagram account, sharing an image of a Times Square billboard.[45] He later followed up with an Instagram post stating, "IMA DOG N YAL KNO DAT #IAMMUSIC" and responded to pinned comments from Spotify and Kai Cenat.[46][better source needed] Later that day, Carti simply posted "Friday" on Twitter, marking his first tweet since 2022 and further confirming the album's release date of March 14.[47] He subsequently shared an Instagram video featuring British performance artist Blackhaine announcing the album's release day, intensifying anticipation for the album's imminent release.[48] The album was initially set to release at midnight, Eastern Standard Time (EST); however, it was then delayed three hours to 3:00 a.m. EST, or midnight, Pacific Standard Time, which Carti alerted to Akademiks and Cenat; the latter was informed that this was due to sample clearance issues.[49][50]

A music video for "Opm Babi" was released through Instagram on March 16; Carti would officially reupload the music video for "Evil J0rdan" to his YouTube channel the following day.[51][52] On March 25, 2025, the album's deluxe edition, titled Music - Sorry 4 Da Wait, was released alongside a music video for "FOMDJ".[53]

Composition

Music has been described as a trap album, characterized as an evolution in Carti's musical sound. The album demonstrates a shift from Carti's signature "baby voice" style, instead utilizing a deeper, raspier tone as shown on songs such as "Evil J0rdan" and "Mojo Jojo".[1] Music also incorporates elements of rage music, most notably on the intro song "Pop Out", a style of music Carti had experimented with on Whole Lotta Red previously. The album features production from several notable names within the rap industry, such as Kanye West, Metro Boomin, and Mike Dean. Along with many other producers, they helped deliver Music's highly varied and unique sound. The album also prominently features DJ Swamp Izzo in several songs.[54]

"Rather Lie", along with "Fine Shit", were accused of using artificial intelligence technology by fans, though Carti later denied these allegations.[55]

Title

Carti had teased a variety of potential titles for Music. Initially, he hinted at the title Narcissist in a Twitter post where he shared a screenshot from an iMessage group chat, proclaiming "Forget about sample clearances. Drop Narcissist".[5][56] This provocative statement set the tone for the album's anticipation and led to the renaming of his Narcissist Tour to the King Vamp Tour shortly thereafter.[57]

In addition to Narcissist, fans speculated that another title, Antagonist, could also be associated with the album. This speculation arose from the canceled world tour that was initially set to feature artists such as Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang.[58][59][60]

In an April 2022 interview with XXL, Carti unveiled what would later be the final title, simply stating Music. He emphasized that "that's all it is at this point", suggesting a straightforward approach to his work.[7][61] From December 2023 onward, Carti teased the title I Am Music, which captured the attention of his fanbase.[62][63]

On September 12, 2024, Carti officially revealed the title as I Am Music during the launch of box-set preorders.[64] Alongside this announcement, he introduced digital pre-orders for the album and showcased nine different CD designs, three of which were available for purchase as part of exclusive merchandise bundles.[29] Despite the cover retaining its tentative title, "I Am Music", the album was officially released as simply Music.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic77/100[65]
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian[1]
MusicOMH[66]
NME[67]
Pitchfork7.7/10[54]
Rolling Stone[68]
Slant Magazine[69]
Sputnikmusic2.3/5[70]
The Needle Drop4/10[71]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Music received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 77 out of 100 from seven critic scores.[65]

Kyann-Sian Williams of NME wrote, "Music isn't just an expansion of Carti's sonic world, but a refinement that spins his characteristic chaos into something cinematic".[67] Ben Beaumont-Thomas of The Guardian believed that it showcased his "almost mystical level of vocal range", dubbing the album "jaded" and "narcotized".[1] In a less enthusiastic review, Dakota West Foss of Sputnikmusic stated that the album was "too much" and cited its messy and "out of control" nature as its weakness.[70]

Charles Lyons-Burt of Slant Magazine praised Music for its "thrillingly all-encompassing" scope and Carti's vocal performance, but criticized the album's chaotic nature, lack of cohesion, and "incomprehensible" lyricism.[69] Mosi Reeves of Rolling Stone similarly criticized the album's lyricism and overlong runtime but lauded Carti's vocals as "unequivocally impressive", stating "He shifts his tone from track to track so dramatically that he often sounds like a completely different person."[68] Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork described Music as "flawed, contradictory, inflated, loud, exciting, mainstream-ified, uncomfortable, nostalgic event" and deemed the guest appearances ineffective: "It's 77 minutes of nonstop trap beat variants, EDM flourishes, half-finished and overthought songs".[54]

Commercial performance

Music broke multiple streaming and chart records upon release. On Spotify, it earned 134 million streams in its first day, becoming the seventh-most streamed album in a single day.[72][73] In the United States, Music debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 298,000 album-equivalent units, including 14,500 pure album sales, becoming Carti's second number-one album, totaling 384 million streams and allowing the album to concurrently debut atop the Top Streaming Albums chart.[74] The project marked the biggest streaming week for any album since Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department accumulated 428.54 million streams in May 2024.[74] All 30 songs simultaneously debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first rapper to achieve this milestone.[75]

In the United Kingdom, Music debuted at number one on the Official Albums Chart, marking Carti's first number one and first top ten on the chart.[76] Music also debuted atop the ARIA Album Chart in Australia and the Top 40 Albums Chart in New Zealand, marking his first number one album on both charts, as well as his first top ten in Australia.[77][78]

Track listing

Music track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Pop Out"
  • Slowburnz
  • DJH
2:41
2."Crush" (with Travis Scott)
2:53
3."K Pop"
1:52
4."Evil J0rdan"
  • Ojivolta
  • Cardo
  • Johnny Juliano
3:03
5."Mojo Jojo"
  • Ojivolta
  • Cardo
  • Ssort
  • Johnny Juliano
2:36
6."Philly" (with Travis Scott)Cardo3:05
7."Radar"Metro Boomin1:47
8."Rather Lie" (with the Weeknd)
3:29
9."Fine Shit"
1:46
10."Backd00r" (featuring Kendrick Lamar and Jhené Aiko)
  • Ojivolta
  • Kanye West
  • Twisco
  • Keanu Beats
  • Nagra
  • Darius Rameshni
3:10
11."Toxic" (with Skepta)
  • Cardo
  • Dez Wright
  • Mu Lean
  • Stoopid Lou
2:15
12."Munyun"
  • Ojivolta
  • Keanu Beats
  • DJH
  • 99Hurts
2:34
13."Crank"
  • Cardo
  • Yung Exclusive
  • Johnny Juliano
2:27
14."Charge Dem Hoes a Fee" (with Future and Travis Scott)
3:45
15."Good Credit" (with Kendrick Lamar)Cardo3:10
16."I Seeeeee You Baby Boi"
  • KP
  • Lucian
  • DJ Moon
2:38
17."Wake Up F1lthy" (with Travis Scott)
2:49
18."Jumpin" (with Lil Uzi Vert)
  • BL$$D
  • Ethan Scott
1:32
19."Trim" (with Future)
  • DJ Moon
  • TM88
  • Akachi
  • C$D Sid
  • Macnificent
  • Sonickaboom
3:13
20."Cocaine Nose"
  • F1lthy
  • 100yrd
  • Brak3
2:31
21."We Need All Da Vibes" (with Young Thug and Ty Dolla Sign)
  • Wheezy
  • 100yrd
  • Brak3
3:01
22."Olympian"
  • DJ Moon
  • Clif Shayne
  • Nick Spiders
2:54
23."Opm Babi"
  • OpiumBaby
  • Clayco
  • Streo
2:53
24."Twin Trim" (with Lil Uzi Vert)
  • KP Beatz
  • Rok
1:34
25."Like Weezy"
  • Ojivolta
  • Kelvin Krash
1:55
26."Dis 1 Got It"
  • F1lthy
  • Lukrative
  • Malik Ninety Five
2:03
27."Walk"
  • Ojivolta
  • DJH
  • BL$$D
1:34
28."HBA"
  • Cardo
  • Onokey
3:32
29."Overly"Maaly Raw1:45
30."South Atlanta Baby"
  • Ojivolta
  • DJH
2:13
Total length:76:57
Music V1 webstore track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
31."Different Day"
  • KP Beatz
  • Ambezza
  • Outofair
2:46
Total length:79:43
Music V2 webstore track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
31."2024"
  • West
  • Earl on the Beat
  • Ojivolta
3:30
32."Backr00ms" (with Travis Scott)
  • Cardo
  • Duce
  • Ojivolta
2:40
Total length:83:07
Music V3 webstore track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
31."FOMDJ"
  • F1lthy
  • Lukrative
  • Lucian
3:12
Total length:80:09
Music - Sorry 4 Da Wait track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
31."Different Day"
  • KP Beatz
  • Ambezza
  • Outofair
2:46
32."2024"
  • Ojivolta
  • Earl on the Beat
  • West
3:29
33."Backr00ms" (with Travis Scott)
  • Cardo
  • Duce
  • Ojivolta
2:40
34."FOMDJ"
  • F1lthy
  • Lukrative
  • Lucian
3:20
Total length:89:12

Notes

  • All songs are stylized in uppercase, for example, "Pop Out" is written as "POP OUT".
  • "K Pop" was originally released as "Ketamine".[79]
  • "HBA" was originally released as "H00dByAir".[79]
  • "FOMDJ" is an acronym for "Fuck on My DJ".[80]

Sample and interpolation credits

Charts

Chart performance for Music
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[83] 1
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)[84] 1
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[85] 1
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[86] 3
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[87] 5
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[88] 1
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)[89] 1
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[90] 1
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[91] 2
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[92] 5
French Albums (SNEP)[93] 4
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[94] 3
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[95] 1
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)[96] 1
Irish Albums (OCC)[97] 2
Italian Albums (FIMI)[98] 3
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[99] 37
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[100] 38
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[101] 1
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[102] 1
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[103] 1
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)[104] 1
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[105] 5
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[106] 2
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[107] 1
UK Albums (OCC)[108] 1
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[109] 28
US Billboard 200[110] 1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[111] 1

Release history

Release history for Music
Region Date Label(s) Format(s) Edition Ref.
Various March 14, 2025 Standard [112]
March 24, 2025 [113]

See also

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