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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 [...

10 is a rare finale that actually feels like a climax. It’s a celebratory, bloated, beautiful, and grimey conclusion to a series that changed the landscape of independent rap. It cements Westside Gunn not just as a rapper, but as one of the most important visionaries in modern music. The production on 10 is a masterclass in atmosphere

Hearing Gunn, Conway the Machine , and Benny the Butcher trade verses on "George Bondo" and "Science Class" reminds listeners why Griselda became a global phenomenon. Westside Gunn’s Hitler Wears Hermes 10 (or simply

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Gunn has always been a "wrestling promoter" at heart, and 10 features a star-studded card. The chemistry remains unmatched:

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.