Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti has not released an album since his highly anticipated Whole Lotta Red, dropped on Christmas Day 2020. His upcoming album, I AM MUSIC, is speculated to release around the same time this year, with Carti himself hinting, “2024, Music,” in his hit song ‘2024,‘ released on YouTube last January.
Known for his enigmatic persona and sporadic releases, Carti has kept details about I AM MUSIC largely under wraps. While an exact release date hasn’t been officially confirmed, the album’s announcement and Carti’s recent single, ‘All Red,‘ released on his 29th birthday this September, have heightened expectations.
His Rolling Loud Miami set only further fueled the excitement, offering a preview of five unreleased songs thought to be on I AM MUSIC, each showcasing his signature blend of experimental sounds and hypnotic energy.
Closing out the festival as the Sunday headliner, Carti reinforced the anticipation for the album, delivering an unforgettable performance with unreleased music, dynamic beats, high-energy production, and his unique vocal delivery—all hallmarks of his ever-evolving artistry.
Among the highlights of his set was an unreleased collaboration with The Weeknd, marking their second team-up following September’s hit single ‘Timeless‘ from The Weeknd’s upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
Here’s the complete list of songs Playboi Carti performed at Rolling Loud Miami 2024:
- CRUSH (Unreleased)
- COCAINE N0SE (Unreleased)
- Type Shit
- H00DBYAIR
- K3TAMIN3
- EVILJ0RDAN
- WALK (Unreleased)
- Rockstar Made
- DIFFERENT DAY
- 2024
- FEIN
- Stop Breathing
- CARNIVAL
- Shoota
- Timeless
- DRUGSGOTMENUMB (Unreleased)
- Sky
- LOSE YOU w/ The Weeknd (Unreleased)
This diverse set featured a mix of fan favorites and unreleased tracks, showcasing Carti’s evolving artistry and building anticipation for his upcoming album, I AM MUSIC.
I AM MUSIC
Following the performance, American music podcaster and internet personality DJ Akademiks, who has been in close contact with many primary sources of music information and dates over the past few years, including Carti himself, took to X to share his thoughts, posting a cryptic ‘2024. Music’ and ‘SOON,’ fueling the hype and adding to the speculation that the album will, in fact, be here by the new year
Carti’s Rolling Loud performance wasn’t just about the music—it was a statement that he’s ready to reclaim the spotlight after the massive success of Whole Lotta Red. With I AM MUSIC, he seems poised to push boundaries even further and cement his status as one of hip-hop’s most innovative artists.
As 2024 comes to a close in just 13 days, the question remains: Will Carti drop I AM MUSIC before the new year?
