Westside Gunn - Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B ALBUM REVIEW
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Okay, this doesn’t have that much of an intro, mainly because the first half of this album dropped only last month. Westside Gunn has been hyping the fuck out of this half of HWH8, probably more than the first half, and after hearing who was involved in terms of both features and production. In terms of features, we have AA Rashid, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Jay Electronica, Trap-a-Holics (THIS IS A CERTIFIED HOOD CLASSIC), Chase Fetti, Flee Lord, Heem, Mach-Hommy, 2 Chainz, Armani Caesar, Billie Essco, Keisha Plum, Jay Worthy, Larry June, TF, Rome Streetz, Stove God Cooks, Tiona Deniece, AZ, and Tyler, the Creator. This is genuinely stacked, and I hope Gunn sticks the landing on it. Let’s get into Side B of HWH8.
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the HWH series of mixtapes have been pretty influential in the revival of boom-bap. It’s been going since 2012 and has been pretty important for putting Griselda on the map, and this record’s a big deal because this is ending the series as a whole. I won’t sit here and act like I’ve been there since then because I haven’t, but I’ve dived back into the discography and listened to all of the HWH mixtapes, and I personally think that this is not only one of the best in the series but it’s also one of Gunn’s best albums overall. His beat selection, like always, is in top form. Especially when it comes to where he places his features. Out of all the beats on here, Tyler would’ve sounded the best on “The Fly Who Couldn’t Fly Straight” and Jay Electronica sounds great on “Free Kutter,” which has a great beat from Jay Versace too. On top of that, nearly all of the features stand out and are great. Even the production is pretty fantastic too. When I look back at the credits and see that Madlib ends up having one of the weaker beats on the album, you know there’s something special about this album.
I know it’s pretty vague, but Westside Gunn has really outdone himself. Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B will most likely go down as a notable and iconic release under the Griselda camp, mainly because this is the best parts of Gunn and Griselda as a whole condensed into one album. It’s not only now but with new label members showing off on the album, it also showcases the future of Griselda perfectly. HWH8 is the Mission: Impossible - Fallout of rap: It’s so late in the franchise, but there’s a good case in it being the best entry yet.
9/10
Listen here
YouTube Music
Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B is a Griselda Records release.
Okay, this doesn’t have that much of an intro, mainly because the first half of this album dropped only last month. Westside Gunn has been hyping the fuck out of this half of HWH8, probably more than the first half, and after hearing who was involved in terms of both features and production. In terms of features, we have AA Rashid, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Jay Electronica, Trap-a-Holics (THIS IS A CERTIFIED HOOD CLASSIC), Chase Fetti, Flee Lord, Heem, Mach-Hommy, 2 Chainz, Armani Caesar, Billie Essco, Keisha Plum, Jay Worthy, Larry June, TF, Rome Streetz, Stove God Cooks, Tiona Deniece, AZ, and Tyler, the Creator. This is genuinely stacked, and I hope Gunn sticks the landing on it. Let’s get into Side B of HWH8.
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the HWH series of mixtapes have been pretty influential in the revival of boom-bap. It’s been going since 2012 and has been pretty important for putting Griselda on the map, and this record’s a big deal because this is ending the series as a whole. I won’t sit here and act like I’ve been there since then because I haven’t, but I’ve dived back into the discography and listened to all of the HWH mixtapes, and I personally think that this is not only one of the best in the series but it’s also one of Gunn’s best albums overall. His beat selection, like always, is in top form. Especially when it comes to where he places his features. Out of all the beats on here, Tyler would’ve sounded the best on “The Fly Who Couldn’t Fly Straight” and Jay Electronica sounds great on “Free Kutter,” which has a great beat from Jay Versace too. On top of that, nearly all of the features stand out and are great. Even the production is pretty fantastic too. When I look back at the credits and see that Madlib ends up having one of the weaker beats on the album, you know there’s something special about this album.
I know it’s pretty vague, but Westside Gunn has really outdone himself. Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B will most likely go down as a notable and iconic release under the Griselda camp, mainly because this is the best parts of Gunn and Griselda as a whole condensed into one album. It’s not only now but with new label members showing off on the album, it also showcases the future of Griselda perfectly. HWH8 is the Mission: Impossible - Fallout of rap: It’s so late in the franchise, but there’s a good case in it being the best entry yet.
9/10
Listen here
YouTube Music
Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B is a Griselda Records release.
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