It can be challenging for new rappers to stand out in today’s crowded streaming era, but Maxo Kream has released a slew mixtapes and singles which captivated listeners with vivid lyrics about family and street life.<br /><br />This past January, he released his debut studio album ‘Punken,’ which highlighted his storytelling abilities. On the Wlderness-produced standout track “Roaches,” the rapper keeps it real as he reflects on times of both innocence and violence in his childhood, from watching wrestling to shooting his first gun.<br /><br />“Roaches” also references last year’s Hurricane Harvey and how it devastated Maxo’s family in Houston.
