It’s hard to deny just how impactful and important Future is to the modern-day hip-hop scene. He’s without a doubt one of the most influential of his time, as one of the most prolific. The grind never stops for the Atlanta native who continues to churn out record after record. He’s dropped multiple projects for most of his career, and a lot of them still manage to top the charts. 2024 is no exception, as Pluto worked alongside his partner in crime Metro Boomin for WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU. Both debuted at number one on the Hot 200 despite just being a few weeks apart. However, he managed to pull off a hat trick with MIXTAPE PLUTO. The September solo release sold 129,000 units and because of that, he became the first rapper to have three number ones in a six-month span.
Despite there being some reservations about it, Future’s hardcore fans loved it, and they certainly showed out for him. To repay them, he’s been dropping off some bonus content over the last couple of months. One of which was the highly desired “SOUTH OF FRANCE” remix with Travis Scott. The collab was thought to be a lock for the tracklist, but Future decided to go against features for the initial release. He’s also been dropping off some visuals for the tape, with the number now up to five. That fifth video from Future is for “BRAZZIER,” one of the “deeper” cuts. It’s nothing too special visually speaking as he’s seen flexing with his homeboys during the nighttime. Check it out below.
When Future released his new album, Mixtape Pluto, fans were disappointed to learn that Travis Scott was not on “South Of France,” as was rumored ahead of the album’s release. Snippets of the album were floating around on social media before the project dropped, and though fans of the two rappers’ prior collaborations like “3500,” “Solitaires,” “Cinderella,” and “High Fashion” held out hope, Travis was not one of the voices that appeared on Mixtape Pluto — at least, not until now.
“South Of France (Remix)” is out now, and it should live up to all those fans’ expectations. The two rappers trade bars in a back-and-forth sequence during Travis’ verse, which features glitchy effects and references to Cannes Film Festival — which takes place, of course, in the titular region along the Mediterranean Sea. “South of France, a movie out in Cannes,” he hums. “Thinkin’ ’bout nights in the Mo’, I need some more again.”
While Future is coming off an epic 2024 run that saw him release three full-length projects (and accidentally kickstart the culture-spanning beef that dominated headlines for the first half of the year), Travis Scott was honored at the BET Awards, and announced he’s “back in album mode” after Utopia topped charts last year. Meanwhile, with Travis’ appearance officially getting a release, perhaps that means the scrapped Gunna verse will also see its day in the sun — especially since it seems Young Thug is still cool with his musical charge.
You can listen to Future and Travis Scott’s “South Of France (Remix)” above.
Diamond-certified, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper Future has officially made history with the debut of his latest project, MIXTAPE PLUTO, at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This marks Future’s 11th No. 1 album and his third in just six months, following WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU.
Future is now the first hip-hop artist ever to achieve three No. 1 albums in such a short span, a feat not seen since The Beatles in 1965-1966. Additionally, MIXTAPE PLUTO landed atop several other charts, including Top Streaming Albums and Rap Overall Consumption. All 17 tracks from the project have debuted on the Hot 100, making Future the first solo hip-hop artist to achieve this milestone without any features.
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.
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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.
