Playboi Carti Earns First UK No. 1 Album With 'Music'

Playboi Carti has achieved his first number one album in the UK with his latest release, 'Music,' after a five-year hiatus since his previous album, 'Whole Lotta Red.' The album features a star-studded lineup of collaborations, including artists like Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd, and has received a mixed reaction from fans, with some praising its production while others are less enthusiastic about its new sound. Upon its release, 'Music' became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day for 2025 and is expected to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. In the UK albums chart, Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short N' Sweet' follows at number two, and Steven Wilson's 'The Overview' debuts at number three. The album's rollout involved strategic marketing efforts, including teasing tracks on social media to maintain fan engagement. Despite the polarizing reception, notable features from artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Young Thug have been highlighted as standout moments in the album.