MUSIC [V3]
Playboi Carti's third studio album, MUSIC, was released on March 14, 2025. After a failed rollout in January 2023, Carti revamped the album concept, embracing a darker, gothic, and metal-inspired musical aesthetic. This new sound was driven by gritty beats, mainly produced by Cardo Got Wings, and a mix of deep, menacing vocal delivery with his signature whispery, melodic style.
In 2023, Carti largely went silent, resurfacing in July with a feature on Travis Scott's UTOPIA on the track "FE!N," which showcased his newly adopted deep vocal tone. In December 2023, he dropped the first single, "DIFFERENT DAY," followed by "2024," which highlighted both his vocal range and a shift toward sample-based production. Singles like "HBA," "BACKR00MS" with Travis Scott, "EVIL J0RDAN," and "KETAMINE" continued to generate anticipation. He also featured on major projects, including VULTURES 1 and We Don't Trust You, maintaining his presence in the spotlight. The album's release in March 2025 was highly anticipated, marking a significant evolution in Carti's sound. This was also the first time Carti has incorporated AI into his music, using Keith Lawson to record songs for him and run it through a filter to turn it into his voice. Songs like RATHER LIE and FINE SHIT are very clearly AI tracks.