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.
Gunn has always been a "wrestling promoter" at heart, and 10 features a star-studded card. The chemistry remains unmatched: ALBUM: Westside Gunn – Hitler Wears Hermes 10 [...
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. When Westside Gunn announced the conclusion of the
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' Westside Gunn’s Hitler Wears Hermes 10 (or simply
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.
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.