Single: Maxo Kream – “Buss Down”

The Buzzing Houston Emcee Returns With an Intense New Single

11.15.2017

Critical Praise for Maxo Kream:

“Over the last couple years, Maxo Kream has established himself as one of Houston’s most exciting young rappers by way of being one of Houston’s least traditionally minded artists.” – Noisey

“A sinister and visceral portrait of Houston street life.” – Pitchfork

The Song:

Rhyming with infectious cadence about the gruesome realities of street living, Maxo Kream is one of the most talented up-and-comers in the rap game. Returning with a sparely-produced, bass-heavy new single, Maxo flexes on the menacing “Bussdown,” produced by Wlderness. Winding his flow around the rubbery bassline, “Bussdown” is an impressive lyrical exercise, with the Houston rapper having a blast finding new ways to describe gangsta life: “Neck wet like I’m baptized/MJ with the 4-5 (fadeaway)/Trap house strapped, no bungee/Wrappin’ up a pack like a mummy.” “Bussdown” is Maxo’s first single since “Mars,” his collaboration with Lil Uzi Vert, premiered on OVO Sound Radio. “Mars” followed “5200,” which spent a few weeks on Spotify’s Most Necessary playlist, and “Grannies,” an intensely personal track that has been streamed over 5M times on all platforms.

After breaking out in 2015 with the critically acclaimed Maxo 187, Maxo Kream elevated his artistry with The Persona Tape, released in June 2016. Featuring appearances from fellow Houston rapper Paul Walland rising Atlanta rappers Playboi Carti, Key!, and Rich the Kid, the tape finds Maxo Kream exploring the intricacies of his public profile and how he is perceived. “Your persona is how you carry yourself,” said Maxo Kream to Complex. “It tells people everything about who you are, so it’s more important than a social security number. This tape is everything I’m about. Persona shit.” Featuring tracks such as the grime-tinged “Big Worm,” which earned co-signs from Skepta and Wiley, and garnered nearly 1.7 million SoundCloud plays in the process, and video singles such as “G3” and “Smoke Break,” The Persona Tape was one of the most celebrated rap releases of the year. Also in 2016, Maxo toured the nation with Danny Brown, and provided a guest verse to “Running Man,” the first Cool Kids track since 2011. Maxo will make further strides in 2017, refining his aesthetic, perfecting his bars, and winning new fans in the process.

Listen to “Bussdown” (prod. by Wlderness): https://soundcloud.com/maxo-kream/bussdown || https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bussdown-single/1309216336|| https://open.spotify.com/track/37ddfWZT6PtJpyKBm6TJy6

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Maxo Kream Background:

Upon meeting him, gangsta rapper isn’t the impression that most would get from buzzing Houston emcee, Maxo Kream, age 27. He has a surprisingly goofy and playful demeanor, often cracking self-aware jokes and displaying a smile which showcases either his gold grin or his trademark gap in the upper row of this teeth. But, make no mistake, Maxo’s backstory is a tale consisting of crime and death that would catch the attention of the most jaded followers of gangsta/trap rap.

Inspired by his college trip to SXSW and the fact that other street cliques throughout Houston such as FDAB (founded by late rapper T.O.Y, a childhood friend and Crip associate of Maxo) and MashMode (which has now resulted in the buzzing careers of Houston rap duo, The Sauce Twinz) were transitioning into music as a form of expression, Maxo and his younger cousin Lyndon (rap moniker Lyndo C), jumped into music. Maxo Kream’s sophomore project, #Maxo187 garnered attention with its unrelenting lyricism and exceptional production. With big name features and unmatched confidence, Maxo intends to show that he can compete with any emcee in the game.