Playboi Carti Creates History, With a Record-Breaking Opening for His ‘I AM MUSIC’ Album After Delays

Delays and extensions have been primary villains for music fans for ages now. Yet, nothing brings greater catharsis than those dream-come-true moments they keep their eyes out. Despite year-long teasers and multiple rumored release dates, when Playboi Carti finally broke the silence on the ultimate unveiling of his ‘I AM MUSIC’ record a few days back, fans’ prayers were answered in a one-word tweet, all at once.
It looks like divine intervention did not only favor his fan club this time since Carti’s ‘I AM MUSIC’ just had the most jaw-dropping breakthrough possible.
Playboi Carti’s I AM MUSIC proves he truly is music
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Playboi Carti sent netizens into a frenzy with the ‘I AM MUSIC’ release date after what was definitely one of the longest waits in musical history. But within hours of his album drop, Carti did more than just invite fans to a playlist of bangers. ‘I AM MUSIC’ has become the first album by a rapper to have all of its tracks, all 30 of them, to secure their places on the US Apple Music Top 50 chart. ‘Evil J0rdan’ stands atop and the list ends with ‘Overly.’
‘I AM MUSIC’ is Carti’s third studio album, released on March 14, 2025. The record was dropped after the rapper resorted to one of the most unconventional ways of teasing a release date with just “FRIDAY” written on his tweet. The album, released through AWGE and Interscope Records, features guest appearances from Travis Scott, the Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Skepta, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla $ign, and Young Thug.
Though ‘I AM MUSIC’ was a breath of relief for the fans, the record-shattering entry has somehow polarized them.
Playboi Carti’s I AM MUSIC achievement leaves fans split with mixed emotions
Until March 12, Playboi Carti fans were stuck in limbo, waiting for a release date for ‘I AM MUSIC’ with bated breath. But when Carti ultimately announced the drop date, fans felt like they had found heaven on earth. Although his latest achievement speaks volumes about the frenzy that followed even after the release, fans are somewhat struggling to come to terms with the trailblazing success of the album.
Many fans feel ‘I AM MUSIC’ deserves all the hype and reception.
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On the flip side, a few folks did not welcome the accomplishment without some show of contestation. Sure, it is a monumental moment and fans should join the celebration. However, even in the moment of jubilation, concerns keep flying whether in time it will retain the reputation and keep being the music to his fans’ ears.
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Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui
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