La Maquina is the eighth commercial mixtape by American rapper Conway the Machine. Released April 16, 2021, through Griselda, Drumwork and distributed by Empire, it features 2 Chainz, 7xvethegenius, Benny the Butcher, El Camino, Jae Skeese, JID, Ludacris, Shots and Westside Gunn. It was produced by the Alchemist, Bangladesh, Cardiak, Cozmo, Cubeatz, Daringer, Don Cannon, Jean Bleu JR Swiftz, Motif Alumni, Murda Beatz and Sean Momberger.
On April 14, 2021, Conway released "Scatter Brain", featuring JID and Ludacris. He announced an April 16 release date.
La Maquina received positive reviews from critics. Dylan Green rated the album a 7.5/10, saying "La Maquina is Conway's best project since 2015's Reject 2, with an eclectic mix of beats and bars that tie everything together like twine around a turkey". Edward Bowser of Soul in Stereo rated it 4/5 stars, saying "La Maquina is a clear standout and among the best projects of 2021 already". Nick Sligh of The Stanford Daily said "there is an entertaining mix of old and new, and overall, La Maquina is a quality effort". Editors of Hip Hop Golden Age rated it a 7/10, saying "overall, while this isnâÂÂt the best Griselda project, thereâÂÂs enough to enjoy on La Maquina".