Punken
2018 studio album by Maxo Kream
Punken is the debut studio album by American rapper Maxo Kream, released on January 12, 2018, by TSO Music Group and Kream Clicc. The album was produced by Sonny Digital, Beat Boy, Wlderness and rapper $crim of Suicideboys, among others. It also features guest appearances from Trippie Redd, D. Flowers and 03 Greedo.
Punken was supported by three singles, "Grannies", "5200" and "Bussdown".
01Background
On January 3, 2018, Maxo Kream unveiled the album's cover art, tracklist and release date, alongside its pre-order.
02Promotion
Tour
On February 7, 2018, Maxo Kream announced an official headlining concert tour to further promote the album titled Punken Tour. The tour began on March 21, 2018, in San Francisco, at Brick & Mortar. He will be supported by Cuz Lightyear.
| Tour dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Venue |
| March 21, 2018 | San Francisco | Brick & Mortar |
| March 23, 2018 | Santa Ana | Constellation Room |
| March 24, 2018 | West Hollywood | The Roxy Theatre |
| March 26, 2018 | Scottsdale | Pub Rock |
| March 28, 2018 | Houston | Warehouse Live |
| March 30, 2018 | Austin | Come and Take It Live |
| March 31, 2018 | San Antonio | Alamo City Music Hall |
| April 3, 2018 | New Orleans | The Parish at House of Blues |
| April 5, 2018 | Atlanta | Aisle 5 |
| April 6, 2018 | Charlotte | Neighborhood Theater |
| April 7, 2018 | Greensboro | Arizona Pete's |
| April 10, 2018 | Baltimore | Soundstage |
| April 11, 2018 | Washington | Songbyrd |
| April 12, 2018 | New York | SOB's |
| April 13, 2018 | Philadelphia | Voltage Lounge |
| April 15, 2018 | Boston | Brighton Music Hall |
| April 17, 2018 | Pittsburgh | Spirit Hall |
| April 18, 2018 | Cleveland | Gorg Shop |
| April 23, 2018 | Minneapolis | 7th St Entry |
| April 26, 2018 | Denver | Cervantes |
| April 28, 2018 | El Paso | Lowbrow Palace |
03Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 7.6/10 |
Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork stated that "the Houston rapper's first mixtape since 2016 is full of unsparing storytelling, pusher anthems, and a dynamic array of trap production over which Maxo delivers some of his most effective writing", praising the album's lyricism: "Maxo has always been an impressive rapper and an imposing force, maximizing his thunderous voice, but Punken has his most effective writing, his most complete performances, his most engrossing setups, and his most enduring images."
04Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Work" |
| 4:10 |
| 2. | "Grannies" | MexikoDro | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Capeesh" (featuring Trippie Redd) | Tommy Kruise | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Bussdown" | Wlderness | 2:50 |
| 5. | "Hobbies" | Ethereal | 2:24 |
| 6. | "Go" (featuring D. Flowers) |
| 2:49 |
| 7. | "Beyonce (Interlude)" | Sonny Digital | 2:23 |
| 8. | "Astrodome, Pt. 2" | Honorable C.N.O.T.E. | 2:12 |
| 9. | "Love Drugs" | Budd Dwyer | 3:05 |
| 10. | "Pop Another" | 2:46 | |
| 11. | "Janky" | Wolfe de Mçhls | 3:17 |
| 12. | "Atw" (featuring 03 Greedo) | Beat Boy | 2:29 |
| 13. | "Roaches" | Wlderness | 4:21 |
| 14. | "5200" | Beat Boy | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 44:03 | ||
Sources and credits
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- Maxo Kream Punken.jpg by Jordan Marble, Fair use
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