Sat Mar 15 09:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Playboi Carti Finally Drops Long-Awaited Album “Music” After Midnight Delays and Online Frenzy

**NEW YORK, NY** – After years of anticipation and several delays, Playboi Carti finally released his highly anticipated album, “Music,” causing a frenzy among fans and sparking widespread online discussion. The album, clocking in at nearly 77 minutes, features a diverse range of sounds, including classic Atlanta rap, industrial synths, and electropop, a departure from the more focused sound of his previous album, *Whole Lotta Red*.

The release itself was marked by a series of dramatic delays. Initially promised for midnight Eastern Time, the album was pushed back to midnight Pacific Time, leaving fans frustrated. Carti spent the intervening hours posting updates on social media, including FaceTime screenshots with collaborators like Skepta, Young Thug, and Lil Uzi Vert. The album ultimately dropped around 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time, leading to a chaotic scramble to credit the various writers and producers involved.

“Music” showcases Carti’s diverse influences, drawing heavily from Atlanta’s rap scene, with vocal cadences reminiscent of Future, and featuring collaborations with DJ Swamp Izzo. The album also appears to pay homage to Lil Wayne, both in its title and its sonic landscape.

Despite leading the Opium record label, which boasts rising stars like Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely, Carti opted to feature established artists on “Music,” including Travis Scott, Future, Skepta, Young Thug, The Weeknd, and, surprisingly, Kendrick Lamar, who appears on three tracks.

A highly anticipated reunion with Lil Uzi Vert on the track “Jumpin'” marks a significant collaboration for the two artists, who have a long history of joint projects and teased a full collaborative album years ago.

The album also includes reworked versions of previously released singles, most notably “Evil J0rdan,” which incorporates a live performance element into the studio version.

The long-awaited album’s arrival concludes a period of high anticipation and online speculation, solidifying Playboi Carti’s place as a major force in the current rap landscape.

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