MUSIC
"Playboi Carti’s Chaotic Triumph Unleashed"
"Playboi Carti’s Chaotic Triumph Unleashed"
Dropped March 14 2025 via AWGE and Interscope Records, Playboi Carti’s MUSIC is a 30 track 79 minute punk trap odyssey that stormed to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 298000 equivalent album units, including 384 million streams in its first week per Billboard. By April 29 2025, it racked up 1.1 billion streams on Spotify, with a record breaking 139 million streams on release day, the highest single day total for a rap album in 2025 per Spotify. Its crimson chaos rules TikTok.
Led by Ojivolta, Cardo, and F1LTHY, with Kanye West, Metro Boomin, and Mike Dean, MUSIC was crafted in Paris and Atlanta, including a cave like studio. It fuses trap’s thundering 808s with rage music’s distortion, as in “Evil J0rdan”’s glitchy pulse and “Pop Out”’s warped synths, evolving Whole Lotta Red’s crimson edge into a bold 2025 soundscape that reshapes punk trap.
MUSIC channels Carti’s unapologetic rebellion and excess. “Evil J0rdan” flexes “First I go whip out the boat, no I can’t hit on no brakes,” embodying a relentless lifestyle, while “Rather Lie” with The Weeknd croons “Tell me lies, I’ll believe,” blending bravado with raw vulnerability. Its 30 tracks form a crimson punk trap assault, a chaotic diary of defiance dominating 2025’s TikTok culture.
MUSIC shines with heavyweights like Travis Scott on “Backr00ms”, Kendrick Lamar on “Good Credit”, The Weeknd on “Rather Lie”, and Young Thug on “We Need All Da Vibes”. Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and Skepta add fire, with Lamar’s razor sharp bars and The Weeknd’s haunting hook stealing the crimson spotlight, amplifying Carti’s 2025 vision.
“Evil J0rdan” Its deep voiced chaos and glitchy 808s, with 130 million streams by April 29 2025, hit No. 2 on the Hot 100 per Billboard, a perfect entry to Carti’s crimson world.
“OPM Babi” A rage fueled banger with DJ Swamp Izzo’s tag, touching on defiance, peaking at No. 75 on the Hot 100, ideal for fans craving Carti’s raw crimson energy.
“FOMDJ” From the deluxe Music Sorry 4 Da Wait, its glitchy vibe hit No. 20 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart, a crimson gem for deep listeners.
“Rather Lie” The Weeknd’s haunting hook drives this club ready anthem to No. 4 on the Hot 100, its crimson pulse blowing up TikTok in 2025.
Carti’s journey to MUSIC began with Playboi Carti (2017, No. 12, 28000 units, 3x Platinum, Billboard/RIAA), led by “Magnolia”. Die Lit (2018, No. 3, 61000 units, Platinum) honed melodic trap with “Shoota”. Whole Lotta Red (2020, No. 1, 100000 units, Platinum) birthed punk trap. MUSIC’s 298000 unit debut and 30 Hot 100 entries mark Carti’s crimson peak in 2025.
MUSIC conquered No. 1 with 298000 units and 1.1 billion streams by April 29 2025 per Billboard and Spotify. All 30 tracks charted on the Hot 100, a rap first. NME hailed its “moments of brilliance,” though its length splits fans. Its crimson chaos fuels TikTok and cements Carti’s 2025 rap dominance.
As of April 29 2025, MUSIC lacks confirmed Grammy nominations. Its chart reign and critical buzz suggest 2026 potential, though this remains speculative per Billboard and HITS Daily Double.
| Album | Highest Charting Song | Peak Position | Streams (as of 2025) | Certification | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Lotta Red | “Sky” | 44 | 1.5B | Platinum | 1.0M+ |
| MUSIC | “Evil J0rdan” | 2 | 1.1B | TBD | 298000 |
| Album | Certification | Units (Millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Playboi Carti | 3x Platinum | 3.0 |
| Die Lit | Platinum | 1.0 |
| Whole Lotta Red | Platinum | 1.0 |
| MUSIC | TBD | 0.298 |
Data from Billboard, Spotify, HITS Daily Double, NME, and Genius, verified as of April 29 2025.