Playboi Carti, an influential figure in hip-hop, often associated with "mumble rap," demonstrates a unique storytelling ability in his music despite its perceived lack of meaning. His album, Music, featuring Kendrick Lamar, showcases Carti's iconic blend of beats and vocal experimentation, appealing to younger listeners. He presents himself as an enigmatic character, focusing on creating intense sensations through his performances. This approach, while seen as shallow by some, resonates deeply with his audience, illustrating a shift in narrative style within hip-hop.
To describe Carti is to describe an absence. He likes to style himself as a vampire-black leather, red contacts-while revealing little of himself online.
His music scans as anti-meaning, all muttering and vibes. He's the undisputed main character of hip-hop for listeners his age and younger.
Lamar's participation in three songs on Playboi Carti's new album, Music, suggests that the divide between these two approaches might not be as stark as it seems.
A synth or guitar is always prickling in the background, casting a putrid haze. His rapping has a frail, slithering quality; his vocal tone morphs.
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