Playboi Carti remains one of the biggest artists in hip-hop today. However, five years ago, no one knew how he was going to follow up his incredible run in 2017. Overall, this included songs like "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis." In the end, Carti was able to do it with a surprise album that dropped five years ago today. That album is none other than his hypnotic soundscape, Die Lit. This is still considered to be his best work which is impressive as Whole Lotta Red still very much exists.
There were plenty of fantastic tracks on this album. From the hypnotic opener "Long Time" to the follow-up "R.I.P," Carti delivered some range and then some. However, it was the track with Lil Uzi Vert dubbed "Shoota" that truly encapsulated the 2018 sound. Overall, this is a song that fans loved right away. Of course, Uzi and Playboi Carti have a long history of collaborations, and this song only reaffirmed what fans already knew.
Playboi Carti & Lil Uzi Vert Did What They Had To Do
From Uzi's opening verse to the crescendos in the beat that eventually lead to Carti's verse, this song is iconic. Although this song definitely got hit with the meme treatment, it was a staple of most rap playlists. This song ultimately set the tone for the narratives around Carti. Subsequently, after Die Lit, all eyes were on Carti. With WLR, he made sure to show people that he wasn't just a flash in the pan.
Hopefully, Carti and Uzi collaborate with one another again, very soon. Perhaps that collaborative album is real, after all. With this being the five-year anniversary of Die Lit, let us know your favorite track from the album, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from the music world. We will always keep you informed on new releases.
Quotable Lyrics:
Everybody rock with me because I'm up now
Took your girl and I'ma score like I made the touchdown
Swervin' in that Lambo', doors go up, not on a bus now
Used to want a G-Shock, now I'm walking with a bustdown
