— Maxo returns from his hiatus in dramatic fashion with a captivating new single and video featuring Pink Siifu and production from the legendary Madlib.
Los Angeles’ own Maxo (not to be mistaken with Houston’s Maxo Kream) returns to share his newest single “48” featuring Pink Siifu. The new single was produced by none other than iconic Hip-Hop producer Madlib and marks the first solo release from Maxo since his stand out 2019 debut album, LIL BIG MAN .
“48” arrives alongside a music video that opens with an eerie and harrowing visual teasing of an unreleased song, followed by the grounding, hopeful visuals for the single featuring Pink Siifu along with Maxo’s family surrounding him. The surreal black and white video was directed by Vincent Haycock and shot on the streets of Los Angeles.
With such an empathic return, it seems that “48” ushers in a new era for Maxo as the first taste of his forthcoming sophomore album, Even God Has A Sense Of Humor, soon to be released via Def Jam Recordings.
Outside of a handful of collaborations with the likes of Earl Sweatshirt, The Alchemist, Navy Blue, and Pink Siifu since the release of LIL BIG MAN, Maxo spent the time focusing on creating a body of work that feels wholly new, but would stand the test of time. A contemplative and intentional artist, Maxo’s writing process has always been rooted in imagery, observation, and capturing moments.
Growing up in Southern California, Maxo spent a lot of time combing through old family photo albums, some of whose contents have become the artwork for prior releases. But his fascination with visual memento is less about nostalgia or remembering, and more about exploring concepts of growth, healing, and cycles. If the “48” music video is any indication, Even God Has A Sense Of Humor is set to begin a new cycle for the artist and promises an impressive evolution from Maxo’s previous unornamented lo-fi releases.
Check out “48” featuring right here and follow Maxo on his official Instagram and Twitter to stay tuned for more on his upcoming album.