Playboi Carti's highly anticipated album, I AM MUSIC, took center stage during his closing set at Rolling Loud: Miami on Sunday evening (Dec. 15). Fans were treated to the purest form of this upcoming album, fulfilling a long-awaited promise. Throughout his set of hit songs, Carti sporadically previewed new tracks, sending viewers into a frenzy.

Experience the Evolution of Playboi Carti's Sound at Rolling Loud

Previewing the Album at Rolling Loud

As Playboi Carti's DJ announced, "I am music is here." This marked the first time fans got to hear the album in its raw state at the festival's 10th anniversary. Rolling Loud founder Tariq Cherif had earlier revealed plans for Carti to play the album on Instagram. Although the title of the track remains unknown, it was produced by F1LTHY and another new track by Metro Boomin. Carti closed out the headlining performance with the last new song titled "Drugs Got Me Numb," leaving the audience in awe.During his performance, Playboi Carti sent users watching Twitch and Amazon Music's live streams into a commotion. The comment section was filled with fans praising the previews, which showcased the evolution of the superstar's sound. DJ Akademiks tweeted on X, "We witnessing history.. Playboi Carti headling a whole festival and PREVIEWING new sh*t, not even relying on hits. This n***a Goated."

Setlist Highlights

Carti's set included the performance of "Type Sh*t," a popular collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin. He also played "Like Me," a 2020 cut featuring Lil Uzi Vert and A$AP Rocky. Another hit from the Whole Lotta Red album, "Rockstar Made," was performed. "Carnival" from Vultures was included, with Carti claiming it as his song. Additionally, he performed "Timeless," a new song with The Weeknd and Madonna, and "KETAMINE," a previously released track set to appear on I AM MUSIC. Carti even performed upside down during the set, adding to the spectacle.The genre-blending superstar headlined an anniversary lineup that also featured Lil Baby, Future, Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller, and more.

Teasing the Album Throughout 2024

Playboi Carti has been teasing the upcoming album all of 2024. He originally announced it in January and kept fans updated with the promise of its arrival throughout the year. In September, he announced that Ye would produce the new album. Carti shared that I AM MUSIC will be a featureless album, making it a highly anticipated release. This new album will mark Carti's first in four years, adding to the excitement surrounding it.