Playboi Carti’s highly anticipated new album, Music, is poised for a monumental debut, with first-week projections indicating it will dominate the charts. According to Hits Daily Double, the album is expected to rack up 250,000 album-equivalent units in its opening week a staggering number that doesn’t even account for physical sales.
This figure more than doubles the first-week performance of Carti’s 2020 album, Whole Lotta Red, which debuted with 100,000 album-equivalent units. The impressive streaming numbers solidify Music as a commercial powerhouse, guaranteeing it the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Despite the absence of physical sales in the projections, Carti’s official website offers various CD editions and merchandise bundles, making the decision to exclude them from the calculations somewhat puzzling. News aggregator Hip Hop All Day described the move as “odd,” and Carti himself reposted the projections, seemingly acknowledging the oversight.
The fact that Music is projected to achieve such a massive debut solely through streaming is a testament to Carti’s enduring popularity and the album’s immense hype. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this project for years, and the numbers reflect their unwavering support.
With Music set to dominate the charts, Carti continues to cement his status as one of hip-hop’s most influential artists. The album’s success marks a new high in his career, proving that his innovative sound and dedicated fanbase can propel him to even greater heights.
