Artists working on their album last second isn’t inspirational — it’s lazy

I’ve seen this trend way too often, and honestly, I don’t get why it’s applauded. Artists (or more often, their producers) will proudly reveal they were still mixing, tweaking, or adding last-minute touches to an album literally the night before release. A popular example of this is Playboi Carti. I’m not even a huge fan, but I’ve seen his name come up in this conversation more than once — and it’s treated like some sort of badge of honor.

To me, that’s not impressive. That’s poor planning. I understand that art is never truly finished and that labels often set release dates that must be met. But come on — these projects are often years in the making. How are you still scrambling at the last second?

Then, when fans or critics point out flaws in the album, the response is often, “Well, it was rushed,” or “They’re still updating it post-release.” Really? Imagine buying a book and being told the author is still rewriting chapters after it’s already on shelves.

It feels lazy and honestly kind of disrespectful to the fans. It’s not just about perfectionism — it’s about taking enough time to live with your work, to step back, reflect, and decide it’s truly ready.

Anyway, I know this take might rub some people the wrong way, but I’m curious — do others actually like this last-minute approach, or does it frustrate you too?