Maxo Kream - O.Y.N

Maxo Kream - O.Y.N

Label: EMPIRE, Persona Money Global - ERE1277 - 199316628319
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Blue Jay Colour
Country: UK
Released: 18th September 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Description
Houston’s premier street griot is stepping into his most profound chapter yet with his highly anticipated upcoming album,
O.Y.N. Throughout a decorated career that spans over 1.2 billion global streams and a fiercely loyal fanbase, Maxo
Kream—born Emekwane Ogugua Biosah, Jr.—has established himself as one of rap’s most authentic, uncompromising
storytellers. From the raw trenches of Alief to the critically acclaimed triumphs of Punken, Brandon Banks, Weight of the
World, and his triumphant 2024 independent pivot Personification, Maxo has long been celebrated by Pitchfork, NPR,
and Complex for his cinematic, hyper-detailed world-building. Now, O.Y.N. finds the Houston icon turning his gaze
inward, pairing his signature Texas grit with an expansive, global perspective that redefines his artistic boundaries.
If his previous work was about Maxo taking full creative control as an independent force, O.Y.N. is about him uncovering
who he is at his core. Following the passing of his father, Maxo found himself searching deeper for his family origins,
leading to a pivotal moment of artistic and personal rebirth. For the first time in his life, Maxo traveled to Lagos, Nigeria,
anchoring his new music in a profound celebration of his Nigerian heritage. The emotional centerpiece of this journey is
the JPEGMAFIA-produced single “Time Out,” an introspective track that moves away from the frantic energy of his past
releases to offer a stripped-back look at love, loss, and legacy. Featuring a heavy, resonant drum presence on the outro,
the song’s accompanying music video was filmed on location in Lagos, capturing Maxo navigating his ancestral roots in
real-time.
While O.Y.N. reaches new emotional depths, it doesn't sacrifice the hard-hitting, volatile street persona that made Maxo
a star. The album expertly balances soul-baring vulnerability with cutting-edge hip-hop experimentation, showcasing elite
chemistry with some of the genre's most forward-thinking visionaries. Look no further than “Fake Jeezy,” a collaborative
explosion featuring Denzel Curry and masterminded by JPEGMAFIA. The track is a masterclass in industrial chaos,
combining sharp lyricism and early-2000s trap imagery with cold, surreal visual aesthetics. This duality highlights Maxo's
unique positioning in the culture as a trusted street general who can effortlessly trade bars with rap's avant-garde elite.
From his early days flipping Kendrick Lamar's “Rigamortis” to sharing marquee tracks with the likes of A$AP Rocky,
Travis Scott, and Tyler, The Creator on hits like “Big Persona,” “Cracc Era,” and “Cracc At 15,” Maxo Kream has always
been a rapper's rapper. O.Y.N. represents the ultimate synthesis of this incredible journey. It is an album born from the
soil of Alief but elevated by the spirit of Lagos—a raw, beautiful, and heavy-hitting testament to an artist who has
survived his past, honored his losses, and fully embraced his destiny.

Tracklist

A1/1. 6 Months Clean
A2/2. O.Y.N
A3/3. 30 and Dirty (feat. Denzel Curry)
A4/4. This Shit Goin On
B1/5. Time Out
B2/6. Cum Over (feat. Isaiah Falls)
B3/7. Fake Jeezy (feat. Denzel Curry & JPEGMAFIA)
B4/8. How I'm Coming (feat. Josh Kream)
B5/9. How TF I'm Lucky"