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Max B Returns: New York Rap Sound Evolves
3 Feb
Summary
- French Montana and Max B released a new song.
- Max B returns after a 16-year prison sentence.
- New York rap is now one regional style among many.

French Montana and Max B have unveiled a new collaboration, signaling Max B's emergence following a 16-year incarceration for aggravated manslaughter. The song features a sample that evokes classic Bad Boy productions from the mid-to-late 1990s and could have powered a 2020s drill hit.
This release underscores a significant evolution in hip-hop, where New York's influence is now one regional sound among numerous others, diverging from its former status as the undisputed center of the rap universe. Max B, celebrated for his melodic creativity and unique language, previously held regional hero status in New York.
While this track may resonate primarily within New York City, the city itself showcases diverse sounds. For those interested in the dubbed-out, post-rage aesthetic, Xaviersobased's new song "iPhone 16" offers an alternative experience within the current New York music landscape.




