Mario Judah – Maniac Of More (Review)

Mario Judah’s “Maniac of More” pushes trap and metal fusion into unpredictable territory.

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TOP 3 SONGS

3. Make More Blood

Note to self: The girl from “The Exorcist” would sound great over a trap beat. I would love to see her do a track with Lil Baby next.

2. Memories Unfair

“Memories Unfair” features a slick trap beat that I love. I have mixed reviews about the ghostly, Eddie Murphy-as-the-preacher-from-Coming-To-America-sounding vocal performance. Very dope vibe, though.

1. Your Friend

I don’t care what any of y’all say, “Your Friend” is catchy as hell. This might be the only Mario Judah song in history to get stuck in my head.

SONG BY SONG RATINGS

1. Maniac of More (Ft. Tripfashoo) (2.5/5)

2. Make More Blood (3/5)

3. Memories Unfair (3.5/5)

4. Your Friend (3.5/5)

RGM RATING

(62.5%)

Mario Judah reappears with a new four-track project called Maniac of More, marking a return after a long gap since his viral peak during the pandemic era.

At that time, he was widely recognized for his intense persona and genre-blending approach that pulled from rage rap, emo rock nostalgia, and internet-era shock energy. In this new phase, he returns looking physically different and sounding more varied in his vocal approach, though the intensity remains throughout.

The project leans heavily into a fusion of trap beats and metal-inspired vocal experimentation. The production is dominated by heavy bass, dark tones, and abrasive textures that often feel more chaotic than structured. Instead of polished hooks or conventional rap formatting, the EP focuses on mood, intensity, and sonic unpredictability.

“Make More Blood” leans the hardest into extreme vocal styles. The track features a harsh, almost exorcism-like delivery that sits aggressively over the production. “Memories Unfair” shifts slightly into more layered vocal arrangements, resembling distorted group chants that add a ritualistic feel to the project’s middle section.

By contrast, the final track, “Your Friend,” brings a more grounded performance. Mario’s vocals are raw, but they feel less chaotic and more controlled compared to the earlier material, making it the most digestible track on the EP. Even with that shift, the project maintains its experimental direction from start to finish.

Overall, Maniac of More does not follow traditional hip-hop expectations. Instead, it pushes into a hybrid space where trap, metal, and vocal distortion collide in a way that prioritizes experimentation over accessibility. It’s a very interesting listen.