Playboi Carti has released his oft-delayed third album 'Music' with features from Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, the Weeknd and more.

With features from Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and, perhaps most notably, Kendrick Lamar, the album is a major statement for Carti, who has long commanded the adoration of hip-hop’s younger generation. With Music, He is cementing his position as one of the biggest names in the genre. Here are five takeaways from Playboi Carti’s new album Music .

The Atlanta rapper invites high-profile guests, pays homage to his forebears, and tries new styles on his expansive follow-up to Whole Lotta Red