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Punken

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Punken
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 12, 2018 (2018-01-12)
GenreHip hop
Length44:03
Label
  • TSO
  • Kream Clicc
Producer
Maxo Kream chronology
The Persona Tape
(2016)
Punken
(2018)
Brandon Banks
(2019)

Punken is the debut studio album by American rapper Maxo Kream, released on January 12, 2018, by TSO Music Group and Kream Clicc.[1] The album was produced by Sonny Digital, Beat Boy, Wlderness and rapper $crim of Suicideboys, among others.[2] It also features guest appearances from Trippie Redd, D. Flowers and 03 Greedo.[2]

Punken was supported by three singles – "Grannies", "5200" and "Bussdown".[3]

Background

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On January 3, 2018, Maxo Kream unveiled the album's cover art, tracklist and release date, alongside its pre-order.[2]

Promotion

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Tour

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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.[4]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.6/10[5]

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."[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Work"
  • Wlderness
  • Beat Boy
4:10
2."Grannies"MexikoDro3:31
3."Capeesh" (featuring Trippie Redd)Tommy Kruise3:36
4."Bussdown"Wlderness2:50
5."Hobbies"Ethereal2:24
6."Go" (featuring D. Flowers)
  • Mitch Mula
  • Drumline
2:49
7."Beyonce (Interlude)"Sonny Digital2:23
8."Astrodome, Pt. 2"Honorable C.N.O.T.E.2:12
9."Love Drugs"Budd Dwyer3:05
10."Pop Another"2:46
11."Janky"Wolfe de Mçhls3:17
12."Atw" (featuring 03 Greedo)Beat Boy2:29
13."Roaches"Wlderness4:21
14."5200"Beat Boy3:30
Total length:44:03

References

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  1. ^ "Punken by Maxo Kream on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Berry, Peter A. (January 3, 2018). "Maxo Kream Unveils 'Punken' Album Cover, Tracklist, Release Date". XXL. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  3. ^ Coleman, C. Vernon (January 11, 2018). "Maxo Kream Drops 'Punken' Album". XXL. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  4. ^ Minsker, Evan (February 7, 2018). "Maxo Kream Announces Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Pearce, Sheldon (January 16, 2018). "Maxo Kream - 'Punken'". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
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