Playboi Carti (mixtape)

Playboi Carti is the debut commercial mixtape by the American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released through AWGE and Interscope Records on April 14, 2017. The mixtape contains 15 tracks and features guest appearances from fellow rappers Lil Uzi Vert and ASAP Rocky, as well as Dutch singer Leven Kali. Production was executively handled by ASAP Rocky and was primarily handled by Pi'erre Bourne, alongside several other record producers, including Harry Fraud, Hit-Boy, Jake One, Ricci Riera, and Southside. The physical version of the mixtape was released on October 6, 2017, and a vinyl edition was released on November 17, 2017.

The mixtape's music blends stylistic and production elements from hip hop scenes beyond Playboi Carti's Atlanta roots, particularly drawing from Southern influences. Its production showcases atmospheric soundscapes, laid-back beats, and chopped and screwed choruses. The lyrics explore themes of excess and moral decay, including promiscuity and drug culture, delivered with a confident, melodic flow.

Playboi Carti received favorable reviews from critics, who praised its innovative production and Carti's delivery. It was featured on several year-end top album lists by critics and publications. The mixtape was promoted with three singles – "Lookin", "Wokeuplikethis" and "Magnolia", the third peaking at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100, which garnered Playboi Carti's mainstream attention. The mixtape debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard 200, with 28,000 album-equivalent units earned in its first week, and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2020.