Brandon Banks (album)
Brandon Banks is the second studio album by American rapper Maxo Kream, released on July 19, 2019, by Big Persona, 88 Classic, and RCA Records.[2][3] It is his major-label debut album. The album was produced by Mike Dean, Teej, Kal Banx, Smash David, D.A. Doman, among others. It also features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Schoolboy Q, ASAP Ferg and KCG Josh.[3][4]
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| Released | July 19, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Hip Hop/Conscious Rap | |||
| Length | 47:45 | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 84/100[5] |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Consequence of Sound | B+[7] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[8] |
| Juice | |
| Pitchfork | 8.4/10[3] |
| Highsnobiety | 4.5/5[10] |
| Rolling Stone | 4/5[11] |
The album was widely acclaimed by critics. Stephen Kearse of Pitchfork stated that "like Punken before it, Brandon Banks is a major leap in craft and style as well as refinement of his self-image."
Track listing
Credits were adapted from the album's liner notes, Tidal.[1]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Meet Again" |
| 5:20 |
| 2. | "Bissonnet" | Kal Banx | 2:24 |
| 3. | "Change" | Smash David | 3:48 |
| 4. | "The Relays" (featuring Travis Scott) | D. A. Doman | 2:57 |
| 5. | "8 Figures" |
| 4:05 |
| 6. | "She Live" (featuring Megan Thee Stallion) | Teej | 2:50 |
| 7. | "Drizzy Draco" | Ryan ESL | 2:36 |
| 8. | "3AM" (featuring Schoolboy Q) |
| 2:58 |
| 9. | "Spice Ln." | Zaytoven | 3:22 |
| 10. | "Murda Blocc" (featuring ASAP Ferg) | Ryan ESL | 3:06 |
| 11. | "Pray 2 The Dope" | D. A. Doman | 3:32 |
| 12. | "Brenda" | Kal Banx | 3:05 |
| 13. | "Brothers" (featuring KCG Josh) | Supah Mario | 3:04 |
| 14. | "Dairy Ashford Bastard" | Teej | 2:13 |
| 15. | "Still" | Chasethemoney | 2:25 |
| Total length: | 47:45 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[12] | 68 |
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References
- "Try the TIDAL Web Player". listen.tidal.com. 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- "Maxo Kream Announces New Album Brandon Banks". Pitchfork. 2019-06-17. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- "Maxo Kream: Brandon Banks". Pitchfork. 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- "Maxo Kream Releases 'Brandon Banks' Album Feat. Travis Scott, ScHoolboy Q & Megan Thee Stallion: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- "Brandon Banks by Maxo Kream Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Crone, Dave (July 18, 2019). "Brandon Banks - Maxo Kream | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- Richards, M.T. (July 30, 2019). "Mainstream Hip-Hop Makes Room for Maxo Kream on Brandon Banks". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- Mullin, Kyle (July 2, 2019). "Maxo Kream Brandon Banks". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- Steurer, Carlos (July 26, 2019). "Maxo Kream – Brandon Banks". Juice (in German). Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- "Maxo Kream - 'Brandon Banks' Review". Highsnobiety. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- Schwartz, Danny; Schwartz, Danny (2019-07-23). "Maxo Kream's Superb, Sprawlingly Autobiographical Album 'Brandon Banks'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- "Top 200 Albums: August 3, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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