WEIGHT OF THE WORLD X MAXO KREAM
And we are back with another official review! As promised, the below are our metrics for our reviews.
FEEL- What type of feelings does the music evoke? What does it make you want to do?
LYRICS- Are there bars?
PRODUCTION- Does the artist ride the beats? Does their cadence match the production? Does the production fit well with the project?
OVERALL- How many tracks do we like compared to the number of tracks on the project?
Feel free to use the above for your own reference as you go through the music and let us know what you think!
WEIGHT OF THE WORLD X MAXO KREAM
Release Date: 10.18.2021
Number of Tracks: 16
Duration: 45 MIN
Favorite Track: Mama’s Purse
What’s the word?
I know it has been a while since we did a formal review, but we are back today, all praises.
Our next review focuses on the efforts of Maxo Kream. Dropping his hit single Fetti, alongside Playboi Carti, Maxo burst on the scene in 2016 with a hit. His success saw 2018’s Punken rise through the charts, propelled by another hit in Roaches. And while his drops are anticipated, Maxo does not make music at the same rate as some of his peers. He seems to want to go for quality over quantity, and we here at ORR are ok with that.
That said, Maxo is not absolved from criticism. One the first rappers in recent memory that sounds like he looks, Maxo is at his best when he is story telling. He can be hampered at times trying to fit into the modern era, but with a booming voice and unrelenting cadence, the hype around the Houston rapper is not without warrant. Still not sure why he decided to drop on a Monday, but we will take it nevertheless.
Let’s get right into it.
Feel
Weight of the World feels incredibly cohesive. Prior to it’s release Maxo stated via social media that it was “his best project ever,” citing how much work he put into the album. After several spins, ORR can absolutely verify this. Aided by the production and carried by his cadence, Maxo has himself a complete project, and you can feel his dedication throughout. Weight of the World feels like when hard work pays off.
And ever since I made some figures
I've been splurgin' on my momma
And that's the motherfuckin' problem
It don't help her with her trauma
Momma’s Purse, Maxo Kream
Lyrics
Many rappers glorify what they were able to do for their mothers or grandmothers with their new found fame, but few identify that worldly possessions are only a distraction from real trauma. And while this is an easy criticism to make for some, those like myself can surely see the benefit. Maxo has always been transparent about his family’s struggles on his records, and Weight of the World is no exception. We here at ORR appreciate the consistency, and Maxo’s ability to story tell really lends itself well to the album. And while there are some blips here and there as he regresses to current rap rhetoric, Maxo Kream easily passes the bar exam. The features are limited throughout, with the top spot going to Freddie Gibbs, edging out Monaleo and Tyler, The Creator.
Production
With appearances from Hit-Boy and Cardo, Weight of the World is a technically sound project thanks to the excellent beat selection. Maxo is set up perfectly to ride the wave set by the production and he does this as well as anyone else in the game today. The production lends itself to the cohesion of the project, without any one area hampered by another.
Overall
Maxo delivered on his promise to bring forth his best project ever and did not disappoint. Multiple spins will eventually weed out any non-rotational tracks, but there are more hits than misses here. Weight of the World is a cohesive, complete project that showcases the best of Maxo Kream. The production rides with the cadence to match, and the features are minimum and do not hold the project back. After a year jam packed with hits, Maxo has thrown his name in the discussion for album of the year. ORR definitely recommends Weight of the World for your mid fall 21’ rotation.
The album in a word: MAXO
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