Maxo Kream and JPEGMAFIA create controlled chaos with purpose in O.Y.N.

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TOP 3 SONGS

3. Cum Over

Spelling “come” like “cum” is next-level diabolical behavior.

“Cum Over” is surprisingly a love song. This is coming from an artist with a rap sheet that feels straight out of The Joker’s handbook. The production leans heavily into R&B, paired with a smooth, seductive hook from Isaiah Falls.

Maxo Kream keeps his familiar robotic delivery, but instead of pure street talk, he shifts to ideas about settling down and changing his lifestyle. It’s a strong record for anyone who enjoys genre-blending experiments.

2. 6 Months Clean

One of the main reasons I love “6 Months Clean” is the production. JPEGMAFIA delivers an incredible beat that feels almost cinematic, like the moment in Terminator 2 where the Terminator is slowly dissolving into acid.

Maxo Kream’s content is just as powerful. He opens up about trauma and how it’s caused him to fluctuate between sobriety and drug use. It’s a deeply interesting track and a strong introduction to an album built on raw storytelling.

1. Fake Jeezy

“Locked In” features production that blends chill summer vibes with a bounce strong enough to challenge Wemby at the rim. Over it, Disdazie, Rhett Hayes, and Jadon Seali find multiple ways to attack the beat, delivering clever punchlines, varied flows ranging from fast-paced to laidback, and lyrics aimed at dreamers, winners, and those in relationships that are fully locked in. Beyond the standout verses, the chorus is especially catchy and perfectly executed.

SONG BY SONG RATING

1. 6 Months Clean (4.5/5)

2. O.Y.N. (4/5)

3. 30 N Dirty (4/5)

4. This Shit Goin On (4/5)

5. Time Out (3.5/5)

6. Cum Over (4/5)

7. Fake Jeezy (Ft. Denzel Curry & JPEGMAFIA) (4.5/5)

8. How I’m Coming (Ft. Cartel Bo & Josh Kream) (4/5)

9. How TF I’m Lucky (4/5)

RGM RATING

(B)

I want more JPEGMAFIA-produced albums. On O.Y.N, you get his full production palette on display: Heavy bass, controlled chaos, cinematic layers, and constant left turns. There really aren’t many projects that sound this bold, ambitious, and sonically unhinged in the best way.

Maxo Kream’s rap style has never fully been my favorite—his delivery often leans into that robotic, monotone cadence—but lyrically, he usually delivers. On this album, he really does. He leans into strong storytelling about his drug use, his come-up, and life deep in the streets, while still slipping in moments about women and sliding on opps (lightwork for him). His verses stay engaging because the writing consistently pulls you in.

The features are placed perfectly. I don’t know who Isaiah Falls is, but his job was simple: bring a seductive hook, and he delivered. The posse cut “How I’m Coming” works because of the contrast between looser rapping and Maxo’s rigid delivery, while Denzel Curry completely takes over on “Fake Jeezy.” Even the sequencing is on point. The tracklist flows exactly how it should.

So why didn’t I give this album a perfect score? As I said, Maxo’s vocal style still isn’t something I fully connect with. But aside from that, this is an excellent project, with nearly everything else executed at a very high level.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.