UNTOLD Festival Celebrates Its 10th-Anniversary Edition With An Exclusive Metro Boomin Show

UNTOLD Festival celebrates 10 years of magic with a legendary presence: Metro Boomin on the mainstage. Recognized as one of the most influential producers in contemporary music, with a crucial role in shaping the hip-hop and trap sound of the last decade, the American artist will take the UNTOLD mainstage for the first time, delivering a show that promises to redefine the festival experience. This is his only European Festival attendance this summer. The iconic UNTOLD X will host exclusive premieres and special appearances from August 7-10 in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, in the warming city of Cluj-Napoca. 

Previously announced artists are Anyma, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, FISHER, Tiësto, Alok, Steve Angello, Adriatique, Black Coffee, Hugel, Marco Carola, Arapu, Cezar, Priku, Sit, and the live acts Post Malone, Becky Hill and Rag’N’Bone Man.

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.

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.

Metro joins the first decade of UNTOLD this summer, being his only European Festival show. The anniversary edition UNTOLD X brings a stellar lineup to Romania, featuring the biggest names in global music: Post Malone, Anyma, Becky Hill, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, FISHER, Alok, Alan Walker, Tiësto, Don Diablo, and Hugel.

The Galaxy Stage will showcase the world’s leading techno and house DJs and producers, including Black Coffee, Marco Carola, and Adriatique, alongside some of Romania’s most celebrated electronic artists: Cezar, Priku, Arapu, and SIT.

UNTOLD X will take place between August 7 and 10 in Cluj-Napoca with 8 stages, multiple music spots, experiences and activities. The full lineup and different kinds of tickets, General Access, VIP, Friendship Packs and more,  are available on untold.com.