Playboi Carti releases new album, *Music*

Playboi Carti released his new album, "Music," on March 14, 2025. This is his first album in over four years, following "Whole Lotta Red." The new album features 30 tracks and includes collaborations with artists like The Weeknd and Travis Scott. Billboard staff have reviewed the album, highlighting Carti’s versatility. Kyle Denis, a staff writer, expressed that the album showcases different sides of Carti’s music. He particularly enjoyed the mix of pop and rage rap styles. However, he mentioned the album's length as a downside, suggesting it could be shortened to 16 tracks. The album is expected to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, with all 30 tracks possibly making the Billboard Hot 100. Denis noted that songs like “Evil J0rdan” and collaborations with Kendrick Lamar stood out. He wonders if Carti can achieve mainstream success but mentioned that he couldn’t identify a clear standout track. Meanwhile, Lizzo is planning her comeback in 2025 with her new single, "Still Bad." She responded to critics on social media, voicing her frustration about how Black women artists are treated. Denis pointed out that Lizzo has faced challenges in getting her music to connect, despite her earlier success with “About Damn Time.” He believes that there will always be an audience for her style of pop music.