A Playboi Carti and The Alchemist collaboration has unexpectedly leaked online — and it has the internet’ goin nuts, to quote the great Paul Wall.
A track from former A$AP Mob rapper A$AP Nast reportedly called “Take the Soul” surfaced on social media on Wednesday (April 2), and it features guest vocals from Carti as well as hazy, sun-baked production Uncle Al.
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The veteran beatmaker confirmed that he produced the song when responding to fan chatter on X (formerly Twitter) surrounding the snippet.
In response to one user who wrote: “tell me carti wouldn’t slide on alchemist production,” he replied: “Imagine if i didn’t make this beat.”
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Another fan then asked a more direct question that said: “Does that mean you MADE the beat????,” to which Uncle Al anwered: “Yes.”
The revelation only fueled the buzz around the unlikely collaboration, with one astonished listener commenting: “On my soul i never thought i’d see carti on an alchemist beat. what the fuck.”
INSANE NEW PLAYBOI CARTI SONG SURFACED
A$AP Nast – Take The Soul (feat. Playboi Carti) 2024 pic.twitter.com/CxqE9cEuBC— ⛤ (@unseenopium) April 2, 2025
Another surprised fan commented: “No fucking way mfs is gettin a carti and alchemist collab,” while someone else joked: “We got Carti on a Alchemist beat before GTA 6.”
A fourth user hoped for more of the same from Carti, writing: “I really hope carti taps into this vibe more, could definitely see some fire collab with artists like westside gunn and the alchemist. truly the most versatile artist out rn.”
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The Alchemist appears to be looking to branch out when it comes to the artists he works with.
Erykah Badu recently revealed to Billboard that Al is producing the entirety of her new album, her first in 15 years.
The producer himself also recently named Future as one rapper he wants to hit the studio with.
Asked during a Q&A with fans on social media: “Who’s an artist you haven’t worked with yet that you want to work with,” he simply replied: “Pluto,” referring to Future by his nickname.
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While the Freebandz boss did not respond, Uncle Al did receive a collaboration request shortly after from another somewhat unlikely name: Meek Mill.
“I need to work with alchemist!!!!!” the Philadelphia native wrote on his own X page.
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Further diversifying his extensive discography, The Alchemist added trap titan 2 Chainz to his prolific partnership with Larry June earlier this year, with the trio releasing the collaborative album Life Is Beautiful.
