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".
Background On January 3, 2018, Maxo Kream unveiled the album's cover art, tracklist and release date, alongside its pre-order.
Promotion
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
Critical reception
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."
Track listing
References
External links Punken on Soundcloud