Breaking: Playboi Carti Drops Surprise Track “PLAY THIS” Amid Album Anticipation
In an unexpected move that has sent waves through the rap community, Playboi Carti released his latest track, “PLAY THIS,” exclusively on Instagram, fueling the growing excitement surrounding his upcoming album “I AM MUSIC.”
The Atlanta-based rapper dropped the new song on his @opium_00pium Instagram account, marking another strategic release in what appears to be a carefully planned album rollout. The track features Carti’s signature style over bouncy beats, showcasing his evolving artistry.
“I’M NOT DONE AT ALL,” Carti declared in the comment section, suggesting that fans brace themselves for more releases. In a striking revelation, he added that while “PLAY THIS” is “sum cool sh*t,” it doesn’t even meet the standards for his upcoming album, describing the album material as “OVRLY TRIMM.”
This latest release follows a string of recent drops, including:
- “BACKROOMS” featuring Travis Scott
- “All Red”
- “TIMELESS” with The Weeknd
- “EvilJ0rdan”
In a surprising turn of events at ComplexCon Las Vegas, Carti confirmed that music icon Kanye West is involved in producing “I AM MUSIC.” “Shout out to my n**** Kanye,” Carti told the nightclub crowd. “He over there making beats and shit. That album will be crazy; I can’t wait to show you all n***as.”
Adding to the intrigue, Carti recently announced that the album might not include guest features. When fans questioned him about potential collaborations, he stated, “I’m tryna do this by myself,” speaking from the backseat of an SUV during a recent fan interaction.
The artist’s unique approach to music creation was recently highlighted in a Billboard interview, where he shared his creative process: “It’s all based on confidence. I believe in myself. When I started recording, someone came to me and said they liked my songs. I stay in the studio every day.”
One observant fan, whose comment Carti pinned on Instagram, noted the artist’s pattern of “testing sounds through leaks” for 2-3 years before finalizing his direction. This systematic approach, while testing fans’ patience, appears to be integral to Carti’s artistic process.
The timing of “PLAY THIS” is fascinating, as it follows a brief period where Carti’s Instagram account was temporarily suspended. The rapper returned with renewed energy on November 21, dropping both the track and hints about more music.
The release has already caught the attention of other artists, including Logic, who recently expressed interest in creating music inspired by Carti’s style. Logic even shared a snippet of his Carti-influenced track on Instagram last Tuesday.
As fans debate whether “I AM MUSIC” will drop this year or in January 2025, one thing is clear: Playboi Carti is orchestrating one of the most talked-about album rollouts in recent memory. With each new release and announcement, the anticipation continues to build for what might be his most ambitious project yet.
The question isn’t if Playboi Carti will deliver something groundbreaking but when. As we await more details about “I AM MUSIC,” fans can enjoy “PLAY THIS” on his Instagram account, serving as another taste of what’s to come from one of rap’s most enigmatic figures.