They simply lack the sound.ĭie Lit would become the peak of the Carti x Pierre combo. Those two producers were instrumental (no pun intended) in Carti’s ascension, but they were never equipped to go mainstream. I’m not trying to take any credit away from Ethereal or Mexikodro in how they helped shape Playboi Carti. Pierre wasn’t the first to use cartoon samples, but he was the first one who was able to incorporate that into his production while also breaking into the international arena. His cartoon melodies and patented drums were the deadliest combination since peanut butter and jelly. His infectious “Yo Pierre, you wanna come out here?” Tag became a viral meme overnight.

Carti’s trademark flow and adlibs had the whole world bumping his tape.īut half of the sauce people were hooked on was the production, handled mainly by Pierre Bourne. It was a fantastic introduction to SoundCloud’s elite for most listeners. It was exactly what fans, including myself, wanted to hear. I’m not going to take anything away from Playboi Carti’s performance on the album. In fact, I would strongly argue the reverse is true. At this stage in both rappers’ careers, there is nothing more for Pierre to gain from Carti. The vampire stans will definitely be hissing in anger at that statement, but it’s true. Which brings me to my main argument: Pierre Bourne no longer needs Playboi Carti. This without a doubt would frustrate Pierre, who has said previously he wants to be known as a rapper first, not just a producer.

TLOP 4 getting pushed by, most likely because Interscope wanted WLR to drop first. While that may have prevented the inevitable, it seems the cracks are starting to surface Many thought that this breakup could never happen between Pierre Bourne and Playboi Carti because the two have hits together. The first producers Carti worked with, Ethereal and Mexikodro, no longer rock with the popular Atlanta rapper. This isn’t the first time Playboi Carti has ruined a relationship with his producer. Pierre tweeted “N*ggas really don’t wanna see me glo this sh*t written”, allegedly responding to Carti dropping his music video on the same day as Pi’erres anticipated single.

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