Maxo Kream - O.Y.N Label: EMPIRE, Persona Money Global - ERE1277 - 199316628319Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Blue Jay ColourCountry: UKReleased: 18th September 2026Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap DescriptionHouston’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, MaxoKream—born Emekwane Ogugua Biosah, Jr.—has established himself as one of rap’s most authentic, uncompromisingstorytellers. From the raw trenches of Alief to the critically acclaimed triumphs of Punken, Brandon Banks, Weight of theWorld, 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 gazeinward, 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 uncoveringwho 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 isthe JPEGMAFIA-produced single “Time Out,” an introspective track that moves away from the frantic energy of his pastreleases 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 inreal-time.While O.Y.N. reaches new emotional depths, it doesn't sacrifice the hard-hitting, volatile street persona that made Maxoa star. The album expertly balances soul-baring vulnerability with cutting-edge hip-hop experimentation, showcasing elitechemistry with some of the genre's most forward-thinking visionaries. Look no further than “Fake Jeezy,” a collaborativeexplosion 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'sunique 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 alwaysbeen a rapper's rapper. O.Y.N. represents the ultimate synthesis of this incredible journey. It is an album born from thesoil of Alief but elevated by the spirit of Lagos—a raw, beautiful, and heavy-hitting testament to an artist who hassurvived his past, honored his losses, and fully embraced his destiny.TracklistA1/1. 6 Months CleanA2/2. O.Y.NA3/3. 30 and Dirty (feat. Denzel Curry)A4/4. This Shit Goin OnB1/5. Time OutB2/6. 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"
