One of the world’s best music festivals UNTOLD marks its 10-year anniversary with a legendary presence: Metro Boomin takes over the mainstage. Widely regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern music, Metro has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of hip-hop and trap over the past decade. For the first time ever, the American hitmaker will step onto the UNTOLD mainstage, delivering a performance that promises to redefine the festival experience.
This will be Metro Boomin’s only European festival appearance this summer. The iconic UNTOLD X will host exclusive premieres and unforgettable performances from August 7–10 in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, in the warming city of Cluj-Napoca.
The 10th edition of UNTOLD Festival continues to build excitement with a stellar lineup of world-renowned artists already announced. Among the electronic music heavyweights gracing the stages are Anyma, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, FISHER, Tiësto, Alok, Steve Angello, Adriatique, and Black Coffee—each bringing their signature sound and unforgettable energy to Cluj-Napoca.
House favorites Hugel and Marco Carola join the bill alongside Romanian minimal powerhouses Arapu, Cezar, Priku, and Sit, offering a rich variety of underground flavors. On the live side, the festival will welcome debut performances from global chart-toppers Post Malone, Becky Hill, and Rag’N’Bone Man, promising an eclectic and unforgettable musical journey for fans from around the world.
Metro Boomin started his career collaborating with rising artists such as Future, Young Thug, and 21 Savage. By the age of 20, he was already behind hits such as “Karate Chop” (with Future), “Honest”, and “Some More”.
Metro Boomin is a true visionary and innovator, and he is the mastermind behind tracks that have shaped urban culture, with billions of streams: “Mask Off” (1.82 billion streams), “Ric Flair Drip” (1.74 billion), “Creepin’” (feat. The Weeknd & 21 Savage – 1.55 billion), “Space Cadet” (over 1 billion streams on Spotify).
In 2024, Metro Boomin released two albums with Future: “We Don’t Trust You” and “We Still Don’t Trust You,” which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200. The single “Like That,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, skyrocketed to Billboard Hot 100, quickly becoming a viral phenomenon and a defining statement of contemporary hip-hop culture.
Metro Boomin is among a short list of artists with 10 songs simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100, joining legends like The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Drake, and Playboi Carti.
His debut album, “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” (2018), was followed by “Heroes & Villains” (2022), both hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200, solidifying Metro as a creative leader in a competitive industry.
In 2024, alongside Future, Metro Boomin was named Hitmaker of the Year by the prestigious GQ Magazine and hosted the GQ Men of the Year gala, sharing the stage with icons like Pharrell Williams and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This event further confirmed his global influence beyond music—into fashion, lifestyle, and pop culture.
Also, last year, Metro Boomin earned Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album (We Don’t Trust You) and Best Rap Song (Like That), reinforcing his iconic status in the international music industry.
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Metro Boomin’s artistic versatility also expands into the film industry. In 2023, he was the executive producer of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack, collaborating with Lil Wayne, Nas, Offset, A$AP Rocky, and Don Toliver.
Over the years, Metro has worked with global superstars such as Post Malone, Travis Scott, Gunna, and Kanye West. Every track produced by Metro Boomin has become an integral part of the urban music soundscape of the past decade.
With a distinct sound and powerful impact on the evolution of global music, Metro Boomin is widely regarded as the architect of a new sound, making the underground a mainstream movement. Every track produced by Metro Boomin has become an integral part of the urban music soundscape of the past decade.
UNTOLD X will take place from August 7-10 in Cluj-Napoca with 8 mind-blowing stages, multiple music spots, experiences and activities.
Tickets available HERE!
