Rema Names Die Lit by Playboi Carti as His All-Time Favorite Rap Album, Teases Future Collaboration
Nigerian music sensation Rema has named Die Lit, the debut studio album by American rapper Playboi Carti, as his all-time favorite rap album. The Calm Down hitmaker made this revelation in a recent discussion, praising the project’s experimental sound, unique energy, and Carti’s boundary-pushing approach to hip-hop.
Does REMA have a track with Playboi Carti in the tuck..? ?
“Hopefully,” he’s on ‘I AM MUSIC,’ he says. pic.twitter.com/JnMrFQz04E
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) February 3, 2025
Rema’s admiration for Die Lit comes as no surprise, as both artists are known for their genre-blending styles and ability to create futuristic, high-energy music. The 2018 album, which features hits like Shoota and Poke It Out, is widely regarded as a defining moment in modern rap, influencing a new wave of artists across the globe.
Beyond just naming Die Lit his favorite, Rema also teased the possibility of a future collaboration with Playboi Carti. This has sparked excitement among fans, as a fusion of Rema’s Afrobeats-infused melodies and Carti’s hypnotic flows could result in an electrifying global hit. With Rema’s expanding influence in the international music scene, a collaboration between the two could further bridge the gap between Afrobeats and hip-hop in an unprecedented way.
As anticipation builds, fans will be keeping a close eye on any developments regarding a potential link-up between these two trailblazing artists.
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