He originally started rapping as Sir Cartier, releasing a mixtape titled THC: THE HIGH CHRONICAL$ on November 5, 2011, that has since been deleted from the Internet, because it was absolute balls. He followed up with the mixtape Young Mi$fit on November 12, 2012. He changed his artist name to Playboi Carti in May 2013. As Playboi Carti, he came into prominence in 2015 with his song Broke Boi. Initially a part of the Atlanta-based Awful Records label, he also performed at the fashion events such as Yeezy Season 5, VFiles, and Raf Simons events, with artists such as Lil Uzi Vert and A$AP Rocky. In 2016, he was featured on A$AP Mob's debut studio album, Cozy Tapes: Vol. 1 Friends -, on the tracks London Town and Telephone Calls, which the latter was released as the second single from the album.
Carti's eponymous debut mixtape, Playboi Carti, which features guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, and Leven Kali, was released on April 14, 2017. The self-titled release gained attention from various music publications, including XXL, Pitchfork, Spin, HotNewHipHop, and PopMatters. XXL noted the track Magnolia as a standout cut, whereas Pitchfork critic Briana Younger thought that the release "finds a cloudy and economical mood and stays there, but it's Carti's magnetic confidence that turns just enough into plenty." The mixtape sold 28,051 units in its opening week.
In accompaniment with the mixtape's release, Carti embarked on a tour, which featured him as an opening act for Gucci Mane and Dreezy.
At the end of 2017, Carti was featured on A$AP Mob's Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy, A$AP Ferg's Still Striving, and NAV's Perfect Timing. Carti was meanwhile working on his debut album, Die Lit, which would be released on May 11, 2018.
Die Lit was an album that received mixed reviews, but fans of Carti enjoyed the album. Metacritic rated the album 71/100 with a user score of 8.2/10. Die Lit includes notable tracks such as Shoota, Foreign, Choppa Won't Miss, Mileage, and Poke it Out. This album included features from artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj, Chief Keef, Young Thug, Travis Scott, Skepta, and Bryson Tiller.
Since the release of Die Lit, Playboi Carti has embarked on his own tour, while featuring on songs such as Uh Uh (feat. Playboi Carti) on Chief Keef's Mansion Musick and Get Dripped on Lil Yachty's Nuthin' 2 Prove.
However, soon after the release of Die Lit and his tour, Carti was seen discussing a new album, titled Whole Lotta Red . Over the course of the next few years, songs from Whole Lotta Red would get leaked, or played by Carti himself at select shows. On November 23, 2020, Carti announced that the album had been submitted to his label, along with posting several blurry photos. He would later announce several collaborations, with artists such as Kanye West and Future. DJ Akademiks would later announce that the album would release on Christmas day, and was executively produced by Kanye West.
Whole Lotta Red's fan reception was polarizing at the start, but the album was met with positive critical reception. Metacritic rated the album 75/100 with a user score of 7.4/10. The album would later increase in popularity among Carti fans and music enjoyers alike over time โ highly due to several tracks going viral on TikTok โ and began receiving high praise.
Playboi Carti has announced that his next project, Music, is dropping "ASAP."
Count It Up
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Whip your wrist with it (yeah)
Watch how to hit lo'
(yeah) , that's how you get it up (Blatt)
Uh, that's how you get it up, yeah
That's how you get it up (Woo)
That's how you get it up (yeah)
Uh, Setup show, breakin' down the pad
That's how you get it up (yeah)
That's how you get it up
That's how you get it up
That's how you get it up
That's how you get it up
Dick on, saw, make her suck, yeah
To get it up (Suck, suck)
I don't even give a fuck (Fuck)
Ridin' round' town in a
Mat' black Benz truck
And the glizzy stays tucked (Tucked)
Red on the bus, so whoever want war with us
Fuck a main hoe, at the top suite, at the
Yeah, she lะตt the whole mob fuck
Stank, with a stick, that's a strowman
Anybody hit, like you blind, man
Postะตd on the condo, like the sidemen
When I point that, it go just like silent
Hot boy, run it, we ridin'
7610 when we slide in kEL TEC 5 on a F-beam
Draco hit you, make your body spin
Put you in Sydney, stand up with no pot
Whip your wrist with it (yeah)
Watch how to hit lo'
(yeah) , that's how you get it up (Blatt)
Uh, that's how you get it up, yeah
That's how you get it up (Woo)
That's how you get it up (yeah)
Uh, Setup show, breakin' down the pad
Slap up the dough, lil' shawty
That's how you get it up (yeah)
That's how you get it up
That's how you get it up
That's how you get it up
This how I get it up this how I get it up
This how I get it up this how I get it up
I got the Bentley truck, I got a lotta trucks
Money ain't shit lil' bitch
Bitch there ain't nun' to buy
I just go beat it out, yeah, Money
I get it up
SRT, yeah, you know we will speed it up
SRT, yeah, you know I'm gone spin' it
SRT, yeah, uh yuh, speed up, yuh
Put you in Sydney, stand up with no pot
Whip your wrist with it (yeah)
Watch how to hit lo'
(yeah) , that's how you get it up (Blatt)
Uh, that's how you get it up, yeah
That's how you get it up (Woo)
That's how you get it up (yeah)
Uh, Setup show, breakin' down the pad
Slap up the dough, lil' shawty
That's how you get it all (yeah)
That's how you get it up
That's how you get it up
That's how you get it up
The lyrics of Pick it Up by Playboi Carti and Lil Yachty can be interpreted in several ways. It appears that the song talks about the lifestyle of hip hop artists who enjoy lavish living and fast cars. The chorus repeats the words, "That's how you get it up," which may be a reference to getting high or getting money. The artists talk about their fancy cars and their abundance of money, stating that they don't even know what to spend it on. In one part, there is a reference to a "hot boy," which might be a nod to the hip hop group Hot Boys, which included Lil Wayne.
Moreover, the references to guns and violence are prominent in this song, with the lyrics talking about keeping a "glizzy" tucked away in case of war. The phrase "saw, make her suck" may refer to engaging in sexual acts with a partner, while "riding around town in a matte black Benz truck" is a nod to the lifestyle of hip hop artists. The lyrics also feature a reference to Sydney and being able to stand up with no pot, which could mean that the artists are talking about standing on their own without drugs.
In conclusion, the lyrics of Pick it Up by Playboi Carti and Lil Yachty are open to interpretation, but it seems to be about living the high life of a hip hop artist, with a focus on cars, guns, and money.
Line by Line Meaning
Put you in Sydney, stand up with no pot
I can take you to Sydney and you don't even need drugs to feel high and confident.
Whip your wrist with it (yeah)
Move your hand like you are whipping something, it's a cool gesture.
Watch how to hit lo'
Pay attention to how I handle things so you can learn from me and succeed.
(yeah) , that's how you get it up (Blatt)
That's how you can achieve success or get rich, it's the formula.
Uh, that's how you get it up, yeah
It's a reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing that it's the right way to do it.
That's how you get it up (Woo)
A cheer of excitement for the formula that works.
That's how you get it up (yeah)
Another affirmation that the approach truly works.
Uh, Setup show, breakin' down the pad
Preparing for a performance by setting up the stage and working on the scripts.
Slap up the dough, lil' shawty
Making profits and quickly earning money, little girl.
That's how you get it up (yeah)
Again, this is the way to succeed in their eyes.
That's how you get it up
Repeating it once more for emphasis.
Dick on, saw, make her suck, yeah
Sexual content that is demeaning to women and blatantly disrespectful.
To get it up (Suck, suck)
It's a vulgar way of saying that getting aroused is essential to achieving sexual satisfaction.
I don't even give a fuck (Fuck)
Claiming to be indifferent or unconcerned about others' opinions or feelings.
Ridin' round' town in a
Driving around town while experiencing success and wealth.
Mat' black Benz truck
In a luxurious, expensive Mercedes-Benz truck with black paint.
And the glizzy stays tucked (Tucked)
Keeping the safety on the gun, to be ready in case someone wants to fight.
Red on the bus, so whoever want war with us
If someone is looking for a fight or competition, the rapper and his crew are prepared.
Fuck a main hoe, at the top suite, at the
Disregard a significant other or girlfriend, because of the rapper's means of success and wealth.
Yeah, she lะตt the whole mob fuck
Boasting about sexual conquests and treating women with disrespect.
Stank, with a stick, that's a strowman
Having a powerful, potent smell and carrying a firearm to protect oneself.
Anybody hit, like you blind, man
Shooting would result in casualties, without consideration of the impact on others.
Posted on the condo, like the sidemen
Staying at a luxurious condominium, akin to a professional athlete or celebrity.
When I point that, it go just like silent
When the rapper points his gun, there is an instant silence because of the fear and danger it represents.
Hot boy, run it, we ridin'
The rapper sees himself as attractive and charming, and is living life at a fast pace with his crew.
7610 when we slide in kEL TEC 5 on a F-beam
Referring to firearms they have and will use when necessary.
Draco hit you, make your body spin
Violent language to describe what happens when they use their firearms on someone.
This how I get it up this how I get it up
The formula for success and wealth that works for the rapper.
I got the Bentley truck, I got a lotta trucks
Boasting about owning several luxury vehicles, a sign of wealth and success.
Money ain't shit lil' bitch
Money doesn't mean anything, according to the rapper and his dismissive attitude.
Bitch there ain't nun' to buy
There is nothing worthy of buying for his standards.
I just go beat it out, yeah, Money
Earning money by working hard and being successful.
SRT, yeah, you know we will speed it up
Driving a fast car and taking advantage of that speed.
SRT, yeah, you know I'm gone spin' it
Another reference to a luxury car, and the enjoyment the rapper gets from driving it at high speeds.
SRT, yeah, uh yuh, speed up, yuh
Encouraging someone to drive faster and live life on the edge, as it's a fun thing to do.
That's how you get it all (yeah)
A final affirmation that the formula of success shared by the rapper works and can lead to great wealth.
That's how you get it up
A last repetition of the mantra that the rapper and his friend believe in.
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@PurplePandaClock
Crazy to see how far hes progressed compared to other rappers from the soundcloud era that still sound like 2016
@xtcchewy2483
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@louc8230
Thatโs why I love this nigga so fcking much
@RVA4sUP
He was the best soundcloud rapper tbh
@JizzBoss888
Musically? Hahahahaha
@niger216
@@louc8230this my man alr lil bro
@Tunasubbackwrds
Still here to remind myself that this is the best song carti has ever dropped man. His baby voice shit cool and his new rock stage is pretty lit too but manโฆ 2015 carti was something else
@narlynarwhals27
this the best recorded carti but wlr is the best live thing ever
@iloveeverything4380
@curax wdym
@eddiejacobo5755
That vamp shit wack af and yโall know it