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 — highly due to several tracks going viral on TikTok — and began receiving high praise.
Playboi Carti has announced that his next project, Music, is dropping "ASAP."
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Playboi Carti Lyrics
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I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
Reppin' that nine 'til I die
Made my first mill in July
Fucked that lil bitch 'til she cry
I'm in Miami like Plies
Eighty-one thousand that right, eighty-one thousand that mike
Working that bitch and get right
I call up Elliot twice
I get that bitch and get right
I put that bih on that dope
I get that dope that she like
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ball like a bank
These niggas they bite
They takin' my swag they swipe
VVS diamonds, I'm in a bed with the dentist
Back-to-back like tennis
I'm in the spot like a chemist
I ain't going land outside
You're a lil hoe, you can get spanked
I ain't going land outside
You're a lil hoe, you can get spanked
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
The lyrics of Playboi Carti's song "On Top" express the feeling of being at the peak of success and power. The repetition of the line "I'm on the top of the building" emphasizes the overwhelming sensation of being at the very top. The following lines provide further insight into the rapper's lifestyle, boasting about his riches and sexual prowess. The line "Eighty-one thousand that right, eighty-one thousand that mike" refers to the price of the microphone he is rapping into, showcasing his extravagance.
The use of slang and profanity in the lyrics is typical of the trap music genre, which is known for its gritty and raw depiction of street life. Playboi Carti's delivery is nonchalant and confident, adding to the overall feeling of dominance portrayed in the song. The reference to Plies, a Florida rapper known for his Florida-status anthems, also adds a geographical element to the song.
Overall, "On Top" is an ode to the lavish lifestyle that comes with success in the rap industry. The repetition of the chorus and the grandiose lyrics serve to emphasize the power and control that comes with being at the top of the game.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the top of the building, I'm on the top of the building
I feel like I am on top of the world and nothing can bring me down.
Reppin' that nine 'til I die
I represent my hood until the day I die.
Made my first mill in July
I became a millionaire in July.
Fucked that lil bitch 'til she cry
I had sex with a girl until she cried.
I'm in Miami like Plies
I am currently in Miami like rapper Plies.
Eighty-one thousand that right, eighty-one thousand that mike
I have $81,000 on me, right now.
Working that bitch and get right
I am working hard and getting my money.
I call up Elliot twice
I called my drug dealer twice.
I put that bih on that dope
I gave her drugs she likes.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ball like a bank
I am making a lot of money, like a bank.
These niggas they bite
Other rappers copy my style.
They takin' my swag they swipe
They are stealing my style.
VVS diamonds, I'm in a bed with the dentist
My diamonds are very high quality and I am with my dentist.
Back-to-back like tennis
I am working hard without stopping, like a tennis match.
I'm in the spot like a chemist
I am currently in a club or party, like a chemist mixing chemicals.
I ain't going land outside
I am not going outside.
You're a lil hoe, you can get spanked
You are a promiscuous person, and I can punish you.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Pitts, Jordan Carter, Jordan Timothy Jenks
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