Fans of American hip-hop music have reason to celebrate today as popular rapper Playboi Carti has finally released his long-awaited album titled “I Am Music.” This marks the artiste’s first full project since his last album “Whole Lotta Red” came out in 2020, ending a five-year period of anticipation among his supporters worldwide.
The journey to this release has been filled with many challenges and delays. Playboi Carti, whose real name is Jordan Carter, first mentioned plans for this album in 2022, creating excitement among his followers. However, the project faced numerous postponements, leading to growing frustration among fans who had been waiting patiently. The album is now available on all digital music platforms as of today, March 14, 2025.
What makes this new album particularly noteworthy is the impressive list of collaborations featured on it. Playboi Carti has worked with several prominent musicians on “I Am Music,” including fellow rappers Lil Uzi Vert, Future, and Travis Scott, as well as popular singer The Weeknd. Music enthusiasts have been particularly excited about rumors suggesting a possible collaboration with award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar on the album. Adding to the intrigue, famous music commentator DJ Akademiks has hinted at an unexpected partnership with XXXTENTACION, a rapper who passed away in 2018, suggesting the album might contain previously unreleased recordings.
The initial response to “I Am Music” on social media platforms has been mixed but passionate. This pattern is familiar to Playboi Carti’s career, as his previous album “Whole Lotta Red” also received divided opinions when it was first released. That album was initially criticized by some listeners but gradually gained recognition and is now considered an influential work in modern hip-hop music.
To celebrate this significant release, Playboi Carti is scheduled to perform songs from “I Am Music” this weekend at a major music festival called Rolling Loud California 2025. This performance will provide the first opportunity for fans to experience the new music in a live concert environment.
Throughout his career, Playboi Carti has established himself as an artiste who challenges traditional music boundaries. His unique style, which combines experimental sounds with unconventional vocal techniques, has influenced many young musicians in the hip-hop genre. With this new release, many music critics are wondering whether “I Am Music” will further strengthen his position as an innovative force in contemporary music.
