History Music / PlayboiCarti

* ''Music'' (TBA)

->''"Bought a crib for my mama off that mumblin' shit\\

Reactions to Carti's music could be considered emblematic of the public reception to the rap scene he's been part of and rose to fame in. While many view his music as lazy "mumble rap" and decry its success as a death knell for hip-hop at large, others say that his music should be listened to for the vibe rather than the lyrical intricacy (some have even argued that its repetitive quality isn't that far off from textbook musical {{minimalism}}), and see him as a breath of fresh air for the genre.

Made a mil' off that, uh, off that mumblin' shit''

He began work on his next album, ''Whole Lotta Red'', in late 2018. Over the next two years, many songs by him were leaked online, where they gained tens of millions of streams, but he did not release any official new music, instead featuring on songs by other rappers such as Music/TylerTheCreator and Music/{{Drake}}. In November 2020, he confirmed that ''Whole Lotta Red'' was complete, and the album was eventually released on Christmas Day that year. While it debuted at #1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was generally well-received by critics, the album was [[BrokenBase divisive]] among Carti's fans for its [[NewSoundAlbum experimental sound]], with many songs containing abrasive, rage-influenced production alongside some of Carti's most off-the-wall voices yet (most notoriously his "baby voice"). The album received online backlash from fans shortly after release, but as time has gone by and Carti performed songs from the album live, [[VindicatedByHistory the album has seen a rise in public stature]].

Reactions to Carti's music could be considered emblematic of the public reception to the rap scene he's been part of and rose to fame in. While many view his music as lazy "mumble rap" and decry its success as a death knell for hip-hop at large, others say that one should listen to his music for its fun and energetic vibe (some have even argued that its repetitive quality isn't that far off from textbook musical {{minimalism}}), and see him as a breath of fresh air for the genre.

Carti is known for his repetitive lyrics, pervasive ad-libs, distinctive use of his voice, and unique production styles (created in collaboration with various producers including Ethereal and Pi'erre Bourne), and has been called a leading figure in {{trap music}} alongside the trap subgenres [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage_(music_genre) "rage"]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plugg_music "plugg"]].

He grew famous as part of the [=SoundCloud=] rap scene in the late 2010s, gaining attention in early 2017 with the singles "Broke Boi" and "Fetti" before his debut self-titled mixtape, released later that year, spawned the hit singles "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis" (featuring Music/LilUziVert). The following year, he released his debut album ''Music/DieLit'' to critical and commercial success.

Carti began work on his next album, titled ''Whole Lotta Red'', in late 2018. Over the next two years, many songs by him were leaked online, where they gained tens of millions of streams, but he did not release any official new music, instead featuring on songs by other rappers such as Music/TylerTheCreator and Music/{{Drake}}. In November 2020, he confirmed that ''Whole Lotta Red'' was complete, and the album was eventually released on Christmas Day that year. While it debuted at #1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was generally well-received by critics, the album was [[BrokenBase divisive]] among Carti's fans for its [[NewSoundAlbum experimental sound]], with many songs containing abrasive, rage-influenced production alongside some of Carti's most off-the-wall voices yet (most notoriously his "baby voice"). The album received online backlash from fans shortly after release, but as time has gone by and Carti performed songs from the album live at his 2021 Narcissist tour, [[VindicatedByHistory the album has seen a rise in public stature]].

[[caption-width-right:350:''In New York, I Milly Rock.'']]

Jordan Terrell Carter (born September 13, 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia), known professionally as Playboi Carti, is a rapper, singer and songwriter.

Carti is known for his distinctive use of his voice, repetitive songwriting, pervasive ad-libs, and unique production styles (created in collaboration with various producers including Ethereal and Pi'erre Bourne), and has been called a leading figure in {{trap music}} alongside the trap subgenres [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage_(music_genre) "rage"]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plugg_music "plugg"]].

Carti began work on his next album, titled ''Whole Lotta Red'', in late 2018. Over the next two years, many songs by him were leaked online, where they gained tens of millions of streams, but he did not release any official new music, instead featuring on songs by other rappers such as Music/TylerTheCreator and Music/{{Drake}}. In November 2020, he confirmed that ''Whole Lotta Red'' was complete, and the album was eventually released on Christmas Day that year. While it debuted at #1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was generally praised by critics, the album was [[BrokenBase divisive]] among Carti's fans for its [[NewSoundAlbum experimental sound]], with many songs containing abrasive, rage-influenced production alongside some of Carti's most off-the-wall voices yet (most notoriously his "baby voice"). The album received online backlash from fans shortly after release, but as time has gone by and Carti performed songs from the album live at his 2021 Narcissist tour, [[VindicatedByHistory the album has seen a rise in public stature]].

Reactions to Carti's music could be considered emblematic of the public's reception to the rap scene he's been part of and rose to fame in. While many view his music as lazy "mumble rap" and decry its success as a death knell for hip-hop at large, others argue his music should be experienced as more of a fun and energetic vibe, and see it as a breath of fresh air for the genre.

Carti is known for his distinctive use of his voice, repetitive songwriting, pervasive ad-libs, and unique production styles (created in collaboration with various producers including Ethereal and Pi'erre Bourne), and has been called a leading figure in {{trap music}} alongside the trap subgenres [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage_(music_genre) rage]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plugg_music plugg]].

Carti is known for his distinctive use of his voice, repetitive songwriting, pervasive ad-libs, and unique production styles (created in collaboration with various producers including Ethereal and Pi'erre Bourne), and has been called a leading figure in {{trap music}} alongside the trap subgenres [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage_(music_genre) "rage"]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plugg_music "plugg"]].

Carti began work on his next album, titled ''Whole Lotta Red'', in late 2018. Over the next two years, many songs by him were leaked online, where they gained tens of millions of streams, but he did not release any official new music, instead featuring on songs by other rappers such as Music/TylerTheCreator and Music/{{Drake}}. In November 2020, he confirmed that ''Whole Lotta Red'' was complete, and the album was eventually released on Christmas Day that year. While it debuted at #1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was generally praised by critics, the album was [[BrokenBase divisive]] among Carti's fans for its [[NewSoundAlbum experimental sound]], with many songs containing abrasive, "rage"-influenced production alongside some of Carti's most off-the-wall voices yet (most notoriously his "baby voice"). The album received online backlash from fans shortly after release, but as time has gone by and Carti performed songs from the album live at his 2021 Narcissist tour, [[VindicatedByHistory the album has seen a rise in public stature]].

Carti also founded the record label and creative agency Opium in 2019 alongside his friend and directive creative Opiumbaby. The Opium collective shares similar influences to Carti's work, particularly experimental "rage" and "plugg" elements alongside an energy reminiscent of PunkRock. Current notable acts signed to Opium include Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang.

Carti is known for his distinctive use of his voice (most notoriously through his "baby voice"), repetitive songwriting, pervasive ad-libs, and unique production styles (created in collaboration with various producers including Ethereal and Pi'erre Bourne), and has been called a leading figure in {{trap music}} alongside the trap subgenres [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage_(music_genre) "rage"]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plugg_music "plugg"]].

He grew famous as part of the "[=SoundCloud=] rap" (or, as it's been more derisively labeled, "mumble rap") scene in the late 2010s, gaining attention in early 2017 with his singles "Broke Boi" and "Fetti" before his debut self-titled mixtape, released later that year, spawned the hit singles "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis" (featuring Music/LilUziVert). The following year, he released his debut album ''Music/DieLit'' to critical and commercial success.

Carti began work on his next album, titled ''Whole Lotta Red'', in late 2018. Over the next two years, many songs by him were leaked online, where they gained tens of millions of streams, but he did not release any official new music, instead featuring on songs by other rappers such as Music/TylerTheCreator and Music/{{Drake}}. In November 2020, he confirmed that ''Whole Lotta Red'' was complete, and the album was eventually released on Christmas Day that year. While it had a #1 debut on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was generally praised by critics, the album proved [[BrokenBase divisive]] among Carti's fans for its experimental, "rage"-influenced sound, and received online backlash shortly after release. However, as time has gone by and Carti performed songs from the album live at his 2021 Narcissist tour, [[VindicatedByHistory the album has seen a rise in public stature]].

Reactions to Carti's music could be considered emblematic of public reception to the general rap scene he's been part of and rose to fame in. While many view his music as lazy and decry its success as a death knell for hip-hop at large, others argue his music should be experienced as more of a fun or energetic vibe and see it as a breath of fresh air for the genre.