After 1,540 days of anticipation, Atlanta-based rapper Playboi Carti has unleashed his third studio album MUSIC to eager fans worldwide. The 30-track collection arrived in the early hours of March 14, landing at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST following several frustrating delays that tested the patience of his dedicated following.

Playboi Carti's third album, "MUSIC," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day in 2025 so far following its release on March 14.

Playboi Carti’s long-awaited third studio album, I AM MUSIC, made a massive impact upon its release on Friday (March 14), becoming Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2025 so far.

The streamer took to X to announce that on March 14, I AM MUSIC became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2025 so far. No additional details, including the specific number of streams, were provided. “Carti’s MUSIC is already making history,” Spotify wrote.

Fans have been waiting a long time for Playboi Carti’s I Am Music, his first album since 2020’s Whole Lotta Red. There has been talk about the project for some time now, but it appears it’s finally, officially on the way.

The embattled rapper produced Carti's "Backdoor" featuring the "Not Like Us" artist on I Am Music.

After years of cryptic teasers, cult-like fandom buildup, and a nearly nonexistent two-day rollout, Carti returns with MUSIC.

Whole Lotta Red album landed on Christmas Day in 2020, Playboi Carti finally released his much-delayed and highly anticipated I Am Music album on Friday (March 14). I Am Music hit streaming services in the morning with the Atlanta rapper sending out a tweet around 7:30 am ET with Spotify link attached after yet another postponement,