by: Kacy Solomon

Playboi Carti fans have been waiting patiently–well, maybe not so patiently–for five years since his last album “Whole Lotta Red” was dropped. On March 14, the artist dropped his new album entitled “I AM MUSIC.” 

A 30-track album takes Carti’s music and sound into even more chaotic experimentation. But the question is: was it worth the wait?

According to The Culture Crip, “I AM MUSIC” definitely is on point with Carti’s signature style, which is unpredictable beats, distortion, and punk-inspired energy that feels more like a mosh pit than a rap album. Carti also included some similar artists within his album like Future, Kendrick Lamar, and Travis Scott, which makes the album all the more exciting. 

One hurdle for fans is the album’s length. With 30 songs, it can feel exhausting to get through it in one sitting. Some tracks stand out, but others blend together, making it hard to remember which ones really hit. 

While “Whole Lotta Red” also had mixed reactions at first, the songs eventually became common to love and have on your playlist. Maybe “I AM MUSIC” will follow the same path, but right now, it’s a little too early to tell what fan reactions are. 

Students at Bellbrook High School have some conflicting opinions about the unique album. Senior Lily Westwood said she felt the album was out of the ordinary. “I think it’s alright,” Westwood said. “But it should’ve been better considering his fans have waited five years for it.”

“I like it because Carti hasn’t dropped an album in five years so I have been looking forward to listening to it,” senior Riley Ferrin said. “Basically all the songs on the album combine Carti’s voice with his beats.” 

“I don’t understand how people like the album,” senior Miranda Lobberecht said. “It doesn’t sound good. I’d understand that maybe you would like it if you were a Carti fan, but that wait was not worth it.”

The album gives his fans exactly what they love and enjoy about his music with unique production. But for casual listeners, it may not live up to the hype after a five-year wait.