Right now, it’s Pluto’s world and we’re just living in it. According to the weekly Tuesday Billboard chart update, Future is having quite the first week debut for MIXTAPE PLUTO. His third 2024 project was projected to go number one on the Hot 200 and it did just that thanks to 129,000 equivalent units. With that, the Atlanta legend is the first act to have a trio of albums go number one in a six-month span since The Beatles about 60 years ago.
He’s also now tied for fourth for the most albums to debut at the top with 11. But that isn’t all of the success for MIXTAPE PLUTO, though. If you head on over to the Hot 100 you will see that all 17 tracks from the September 20 release are spread throughout the list. The best performing cut is the intoxicating “TEFLON DON” which is just outside of the top 20 at number 21.
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 18: Rapper Future attends Future Presents Hotlanta’s “Life is Good” on January 18, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
The lowest entry is “MADE MY H*E FAINT” at 85. Overall, for this being a solo project, this is highly remarkable. It is especially so when you consider the level of hype for the songs that were supposed to have features. They weren’t smaller artists either. Travis Scott and Gunna are two of the most in-demand rappers right now and even though their contributions were removed pretty last minute, Future still managed to hold his own on them.
What are your thoughts on all 17 tracks from Future’s MIXTAPE PLUTO debut on the Billboard Hot 100? Are you shocked about this, why or why not? What is your overall opinion on his third project of the year? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Future. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the world of music.
There have been a ton of rappers who have been having terrific stretches in 2024. Two of them are the leading voices of trap in Future and Travis Scott. For the former, he’s been on a 2015-esque run, being a part of three albums in WE DON’T TRUST YOU, WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU, and MIXTAPE PLUTO. Of course, you can’t forget about some of his features for artists like Kanye West, Yeat, The Kid LAROI, and more. As for La Flame, the success has come in similar but slightly different manner. He came through for his OG fans by reissuing his 2014 mixtape DAYS BEFORE RODEO, days after its 10-year anniversary. His run guest appearances has also been impressive as he’s linked with Metro Boomin and Future, Kanye, Nicki Minaj, Mustard, 21 Savage, and more.
Because of both of their output, it’s lead to some incredible success on the charts. In fact, its historic on both sides, but it’s also for vastly different reasons, according to HipHopDX (via Billboard). Its official now that Future will be heading back to the top of the heap for MIXTAPE PLUTO after selling 129,000 equivalent units. With this, Pluto becomes the first musical act in six decades since The Beatles to go number one three times in six months. This makes him the fourth artist to have 11 projects do this well. As you can see below, Future was pretty ecstatic to hear about this.
However, for Scott, he’s on the wrong side of history. DAYS BEFORE RODEOrecently just topped the Hot 200 after vinyl shipments started going out. 156,000 units went out in its fourth week and ironically overtook Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet after losing in the inaugural battle by a mere 1,000 units. Now, though, just a week later, DBR is off the list entirely. This is the first time that has ever occurred. The project was seeing some similar woes in its second week with it having the steepest decline in sales for a tape that was still on the charts.
What are your thoughts on Future and Travis Scott’s vastly different performance on the charts? Are you surprised that DAYS BEFORE RODEO is completely off the Hot 200? What about MIXTAPE PLUTO going number one? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Future and Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Future has earned his 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart as Mixtape Pluto debuts at the top of the Oct. 5 list. Released on Sept. 20, the long-awaited project amassed 129,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. during its first week, largely driven by streaming activity, according to Luminate.
Mixtape Pluto marks Future’s third No. 1 album of 2024, following his co-billed projects with Metro Boomin, We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You, which topped the charts in April. This feat makes Future the fastest artist to achieve three No. 1 albums in a single year since the Glee cast’s three soundtracks in 2010. If we discount soundtracks, the last artist to notch three No. 1 albums as quickly as Future was The Beatles, who did so between 1965 and 1966.
With Mixtape Pluto, Future joins an elite group of artists with 11 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. He now ties with Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, and Ye (formerly Kanye West) for the fifth-most No. 1 albums on the chart. Ahead of them are The Beatles, holding the record with 19 No. 1s, Jay-Z and Taylor Swift with 14 each, and Drake with 13.
Future’s ‘MIXTAPE PLUTO’ is projected to debut at #1, selling 120-135K first week
Diamond-certified, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop star Future continues his unstoppable streak with the release of MIXTAPE PLUTO on Sept. 20. The 17-track project, a nod to Future’s raw essence, also arrives alongside the official music video for “TOO FAST,” directed by Kid Art. Set against the backdrop of Harlem, NYC, the visual reflects the highs and lows of Future’s whirlwind lifestyle.
MIXTAPE PLUTO was executive produced by 808 Mafia’s Southside, with Wheezy serving as co-executive producer. Paying tribute to the legendary Dungeon Family and the late Rico Wade, the album cover showcases infrared purple lighting beaming from the Dungeon Family house in Atlanta, where Future’s musical journey began in Wade’s mother’s basement. The mixtape, notably without guest features, showcases Future’s unfiltered artistry and lyrical prowess.
In addition to the digital release, exclusive merchandise and physical versions of MIXTAPE PLUTO are available on freebandz.com. Fans can purchase limited-edition t-shirts, CDs, and two vinyl variants—black and green—featuring 11 key tracks from the album.
This project follows the massive success of Future’s earlier collaborations with Metro Boomin, WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU, both of which topped the charts. These albums cemented Future’s dominance in 2024, with the single “Like That” featuring Kendrick Lamar spending three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
MIXTAPE PLUTO represents Future’s return to his roots, offering fans a pure distillation of his sound and influence. Stripped down and unapologetically authentic, the mixtape is a powerful statement from one of hip-hop’s most inventive and influential figures, solidifying his legacy as he closes out an iconic year.
It looks like Future’s promising first week sales projections for MIXTAPE PLUTO will manifest. Moreover, HITS Daily Double reports that the project will debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (the catalog’s 11th overall) with a total of 129K album-equivalent units sold. This would mark his third triple-digit debut and chart-topper of the year, as it almost outsold the Metro Boomin collab album WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU and follows the massive success of the first installment, WE DON’T TRUST YOU. This is very impressive for Pluto, albeit well within his powers as a hip-hop giant. We still have yet to receive official word from Billboard, though, so there’s always a chance things could change.
Of course, fans will debate over which of Future’s three 2024 records is better, and all of them are distinct enough to warrant that discussion. You have the grand and star-studded presentation of the first Metro album, the R&B return on the second, and some classic 2010s trap worship on the third. The “TEFLON DON” rapper has some killer tracks on all of them that will rank as some of his best of the decade. Also, his prolific nature means that there will probably be many more highlights to come.
However, all this doesn’t mean that MIXTAPE PLUTO didn’t come without its disappointments and contentious aspects. Many fans questioned why the teased features for this new Future tape, such as Travis Scott and Gunna, did not make the final tracklist. The latter even seemed to respond to this development, characterizing it as just business and not a personal matter. Still, that wasn’t an explicit reference to the project, so who knows?
All we know is that the production on MIXTAPE PLUTO is entrancing and that Future’s performances are pretty solid for the most part. But don’t take our word for it; let us know what your favorite Hendrix release was this year and your thoughts on the run overall down in the comments section below. Even if you’re not the biggest fan, there’s a huge chance that you won’t be able to escape from many of these 2024 cuts until the year ends.
Future has gone three for three in a lot of people’s eyes this year after the release of MIXTAPE PLUTO. The 17-song affair is just a straight 40-plus minutes of wavy and grimy trap bangers with no guests. That’s been upsetting to some listeners, as features with at least Travis Scott and Gunna were heavily teased. Additionally, the similar and familiar sounds may feel like wash, rinse, and repeat Pluto. But, as we just mentioned, his day one listeners understand what this tape is all about and it’s why it’s looking at a solid opening week on the charts. As it stands, the Atlanta legend is projecting to sell over 120,000 units. As for the songs themselves, there most likely won’t be a “Like That” in terms of hit level. However, there are some memorable cuts Future lays down here such as “TEFLON DON”.
It’s got a hypnotic instrumental, courtesy of a slew of talent behind the boards such as Southside. Pluto also does his thing on it, bring his trademark high and low pitch vocal inflections. It’s extremely braggadocious, as he plays around with the comparison of criminal kingpin John Gotti, aka “TEFLON DON”. Future’s touts himself as someone who is always finding himself on top no matter how many times people try to bring him down. However, the new visuals for the track add another layer to always trying to better oneself. Uproxx points out the custom wrapped old school sedans which are promoting Suboxone and Narcan. They are drugs that help fight addiction to opioids, something that Future’s been synonymous with, but has also been putting down in real life. Check out the NSFW visuals with the link below.
Future is making a play for No. 1 on the Billboard charts with his new drop, Mixtape Pluto. According to Hits Daily Double, the release will pull in between 120-135,000 album-equivalent units.
Future’s ‘MIXTAPE PLUTO’ is projected to debut at #1, selling 120-135K first week
Diamond-certified, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop star Future continues his unstoppable streak with the release of MIXTAPE PLUTO on Sept. 20. The 17-track project, a nod to Future’s raw essence, also arrives alongside the official music video for “TOO FAST,” directed by Kid Art. Set against the backdrop of Harlem, NYC, the visual reflects the highs and lows of Future’s whirlwind lifestyle.
MIXTAPE PLUTO was executive produced by 808 Mafia’s Southside, with Wheezy serving as co-executive producer. Paying tribute to the legendary Dungeon Family and the late Rico Wade, the album cover showcases infrared purple lighting beaming from the Dungeon Family house in Atlanta, where Future’s musical journey began in Wade’s mother’s basement. The mixtape, notably without guest features, showcases Future’s unfiltered artistry and lyrical prowess.
In addition to the digital release, exclusive merchandise and physical versions of MIXTAPE PLUTO are available on freebandz.com. Fans can purchase limited-edition t-shirts, CDs, and two vinyl variants—black and green—featuring 11 key tracks from the album.
This project follows the massive success of Future’s earlier collaborations with Metro Boomin, WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU, both of which topped the charts. These albums cemented Future’s dominance in 2024, with the single “Like That” featuring Kendrick Lamar spending three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
MIXTAPE PLUTO represents Future’s return to his roots, offering fans a pure distillation of his sound and influence. Stripped down and unapologetically authentic, the mixtape is a powerful statement from one of hip-hop’s most inventive and influential figures, solidifying his legacy as he closes out an iconic year.
Future’s NSFW new video for “Teflon Don” cheekily references the Atlanta rapper’s past preoccupation with pills with references to anti-overdose medications. Throughout the video, Future raps the Mixtape Pluto standout while flanked with stock cars wrapped in blown-up drug info labels for Suboxone and Narcan — two drugs designed to help treat opioid addiction or its consequences. Some of the cars are also wrapped with blown-up black-and-white photos of nude women from old gentleman’s magazines.
Ironically, Future admitted in a 2019 interview that he’d given up drinking lean and popping prescription pills, but that he didn’t stop rapping about them for fear of disappointing fans who’d become accustomed to his substance abuse subject matter. He even expressed dismay at the idea that it was those lyrics that inspired his WRLD On Drugs collaborator Juice WRLD to first try combining codeine and soda pop. Still, that hasn’t stopped Future from rapping about those subjects, such as on his Save Me standout, “Xanax Damage” — although more recent releases such as I Never Liked You and We Don’t Trust You shifted focus to his toxic approach to romance rather than his fascination with getting high.
Fortunately for us, MIXTAPE PLUTO‘s title does most of the talking when discussing Future’s new project. Occasionally sharp street odes, brazenly warped and sleek flows, and drowsily self-confident vocal tones? Check. Psychedelic pads, brutal bass, and insistently intoxicating instrumentals? Check. Classic cuts that define the Atlanta legend’s discography? We’ll see a few years down the road… All in all, this is probably the most straightforward, simple, and easily definable hip-hop record to drop in 2024, which also makes it a bit of a tough cookie to review.
After all, much of the new and notable discussion around MIXTAPE PLUTO revolves around comparisons to Future’s two 2024 studio collabs with Metro Boomin. This actually benefits this new tape’s place in his discography, as the raw, woozy, yet still grounded trap here earns its worth when contrasted with the high-budget presentation and melodic compromises of those LPs. Pluto instead focuses on what most of his hardcore fanbase loves from him. He sounds like the coolest and highest man on the planet over the sonic equivalent of sitting in the middle of a club, a smoke session, or both and not being able to fully make out what you’re listening to.
Let’s start strong first: Future’s a bullet train on “SKI,” he switches between melodic accents on “OATH,” and he stretches himself out on “SOUTH OF FRANCE” without losing control of the wheel. However, sleepy deliveries and stagnant schemes on “MJ” force the production to carry the weight on occasion, whereas the opposite is true on “BRAZZIER.” On the other hand, “TEFLON DON” stuns with its in-and-out operatic samples (plus a dynamic vocal delivery), and the woodwinds on “PRESS THE BUTTON” make magic with a fantastic Fewtch onslaught.
As such, there are many caveats to consider. MIXTAPE PLUTO‘s biggest flaw is definitely its sequencing, as the first five tracks sound so similar that so-so records like “LIL DEMON” and “READY TO COOK UP” lose their value when stacked up against better cuts in that same section. It’s not until “TOO FAST” and its admittedly basic presentation that we get a change. As cringe as many find Future’s chorus on “PLUTOSKI,” and as much as that instrumental deserved better, it’s actually one of the most fun parts of the mixtape, thanks to ditching the self-serious attitude. On the topic of ditches…
It’s called MIXTAPE PLUTO: no one really cares about subpar mixing on occasion here. But, for example, “OCEAN” could’ve been a more outstanding highlight if it wasn’t for the overwhelming bass tone. Elsewhere on this tape, Future does shift sub-genres to break up the vibe, even if the results are mixed. “MADE MY H*E FAINT” is almost rage-like but doesn’t land too hard, whereas “SURFING A TSUNAMI” has a surprising synth swell bolstered by a strong chorus. “TOLD MY” contains two welcome Koopsta Knicca samples produced by DJ Paul, calling back to his Southern roots, which are also referenced in the project’s cover art. It depicts his late and legendary cousin Rico Wade’s Dungeon bathed in pink light.
Many have speculated on whether the disappointingly messy “LOST MY DOG” tributes Rico, but it’s actually about a friend that Future lost to fentanyl. It’s probably the most overt exploration of the pain on the other side of his hedonistic exploits. Otherwise, his lines are up to standard, but they’ll only stand out when they’re particularly funny or, frankly, petty. “No, I didn’t birth you, but I designed you” and “Counting up so much dog s**t, it look like cow s**t” are right out of this catalog’s playbook.
Speaking of the catalog, where does MIXTAPE PLUTO fall within it? Is it really reminiscent of Future’s early 2010s dominance, or does it feel like a step back from his global superstardom? For our money, it’s firmly on the former. A confident carelessness here resulted in plenty of bangers like the nasty closer “AYE SAY GANG.” The 40-year-old also feels right at home with Southside, Wheezy, and more of his iconic producers, plus new names like BROCKHAMPTON’s Romil Hemnani. But it mostly fits among the Monsters and Beast Modes by checking off a list, not for being a front-to-back thrill ride.
Most cuts here would sound much better in isolation, not in quick succession. Isn’t that a betrayal of the mixtape and long-form album format? If so, why are we willing to give MIXTAPE PLUTO the benefit of the doubt? As we alluded to, part of it is precedent, another part of it is the context of 2024, and, honestly, it’s just a really easy project to enjoy. Future might be missing some of the more formal and sophisticated draws of his later career highs, yet we haven’t felt this intoxicated by his roots in a tracklist of his in a while. So, our rating is contingent on this: play this on shuffle, listen to it with a friend or two or fifty at a house party, and let it compliment another, more engaging experience to worm itself into your brain.
Yet again, hip-hop heads are asking themselves if Gunna and Future have beef. Back in May, the “Pushin P” collaborators appeared to subtly shade each other. Now, supporters have called out Future from removing a Gunna verse off his latest project, Mixtape Pluto.
With Future’s new body of work officially on streaming platforms, listeners were shocked to see that Gunna no longer appeared on its song, “Told My,” despite his verse previously being teased.
Over in his Instagram stories Gunna (viewable here courtesy of HipHopDX), seemingly addressed the removal, writing: “It’s not personal. It’s just business.”
Users online aren’t convinced that there still isn’t tension bubbling underneath the surface. But it is important to note that Gunna wasn’t the only artists fans seemingly axed from Mixtape Pluto.
Based on clips shared ahead of its release, Travis Scott recorded a special verse for the Mixtape Pluto record “South of France.”
However, considering the project marked Future’s first solo release since 2020’s High Off Life, others argued that he wanted to make a creative statement on his own. Based on reports, he did just that supposedly setting an Apple Music record in the process.
When we look back at 2024 in the hip-hop history books, we won’t be able to tell that story without Future’s prolific run. After two Metro Boomin collab albums that kicked off a legendary rap battle, he’s back with MIXTAPE PLUTO. While the discussion around this new project didn’t come with as many extracurricular narratives, it clearly still resonated with audiences. Moreover, HITS Daily Double reports that the mixtape is projected to sell anywhere between 120K and 135K units in its first week. This means that it has a solid chance of cinching another No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the Atlanta MC, which would mark his 11th album to do so.
Of course, we won’t know for sure until the official charts drop next week, but this is still a big win for Future. However, some fans still expressed confusion around MIXTAPE PLUTO. Some teased features for the project, including Travis Scott and Gunna, didn’t end up appearing. In fact, the latter seemed to address this issue online, which fueled more theories and rumors about the potential reasons why.
Nevertheless, there’s a good reason as to why fans are enjoying Future’s latest mixtape so much. As the title suggests, MIXTAPE PLUTO is more evocative of his classic 2010s releases than his Metro collabs, on which we only got a slight taste of them through the bonus tracks on WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU. Sure, these collab albums held plenty of shades of 56 Nights and other tapes, but this new record and its impressive production credits fully lean into Pluto’s talents and classic appeal.
Meanwhile, Future’s influence continues to loom large over much of the rap world. For example, Playboi Carti puzzled fans when he dropped the single “ALL RED,” mainly because he sounded so much like his “Teen X” collaborator. While this is a more obvious and direct comparison, this isn’t even counting the countless rap projects that owe much of their identity to Fewtch in recent years. With projects like MIXTAPE PLUTO under his belt and its subsequent success, it’s no wonder he’s still a king.
