The production on 10 is a masterclass in atmosphere. From the haunting, stripped-back loops of The Alchemist and Daringer to the unexpected, high-energy surge of Swizz Beatz on "Science Class," the album feels like a curated gallery walk. It balances the "drumless" soulful sophistication that Gunn popularized with moments of pure, unfiltered boom-bap aggression.
Westside Gunn’s Hitler Wears Hermes 10 (or simply 10 ) isn't just an album; it’s a victory lap for the curator-in-chief of Griselda Records. Serving as the grand finale to his decade-long series, the project captures the essence of Buffalo’s finest: high-art luxury meeting the grit of the gutter. The Masterpiece of Griselda Curation: A Look at '10' ALBUM: Westside Gunn – Hitler Wears Hermes 10 [...
When Westside Gunn announced the conclusion of the Hitler Wears Hermes series, the expectations were skyscraper-high. 10 doesn’t just meet those expectations—it blows them out of the water, acting as a definitive museum piece for the movement Gunn built from the ground up. The production on 10 is a masterclass in atmosphere
Appearances from Stove God Cook$ —who effectively serves as the album's MVP—and Rome Streetz show that the future of the label is in elite hands. Westside Gunn’s Hitler Wears Hermes 10 (or simply
Westside Gunn himself remains the ultimate master of ceremonies. While he may not technicality-outrap his guests, his ad-libs, charismatic delivery, and sheer presence tie the project together. Whether he’s rapping about shooting out of a Maybach or the fine textures of a Celine jacket, he makes the listener feel like they are front row at a Paris fashion show that’s being held in a crack house.
Securing verses from Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) and Run The Jewels elevates the project from a street classic to a hip-hop event.
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