The album leans heavily into Gunn's obsession with professional wrestling, featuring an album cover of wrestling legend . The production is a masterclass in modern boom-bap, featuring "usual suspect" beatsmiths like Daringer , Conductor Williams , and Camoflauge Monk , alongside contributions from DJ Muggs and Statik Selektah . Review: Westside Gunn — Still Praying - SLUG Magazine
The track feels cinematic. Listening to it is akin to watching a sepia-toned film reel of a life that oscillates between the church pew and the corner store.
Griselda Records - Westside Gunn — «STILL PRAYING» Genre
Gunn cites his experiences with grief, loss, and redemption as primary influences on the project. "I've lost loved ones, friends, and even parts of myself," he admits. "But in those moments of darkness, I've found a strange kind of solace in my faith, my family, and my music. is my way of processing those emotions, of finding a way forward, even when the road ahead seems uncertain."
Still Praying is more than just a mixtape; it’s a statement of longevity. As Gunn himself noted, it's designed to prove that he remains hip-hop's premier curator while still possessing the lyrical edge that made him an underground king.
The album leans heavily into Gunn's obsession with professional wrestling, featuring an album cover of wrestling legend . The production is a masterclass in modern boom-bap, featuring "usual suspect" beatsmiths like Daringer , Conductor Williams , and Camoflauge Monk , alongside contributions from DJ Muggs and Statik Selektah . Review: Westside Gunn — Still Praying - SLUG Magazine
The track feels cinematic. Listening to it is akin to watching a sepia-toned film reel of a life that oscillates between the church pew and the corner store. westside gunn still prayingzip
Griselda Records - Westside Gunn — «STILL PRAYING» Genre The album leans heavily into Gunn's obsession with
Gunn cites his experiences with grief, loss, and redemption as primary influences on the project. "I've lost loved ones, friends, and even parts of myself," he admits. "But in those moments of darkness, I've found a strange kind of solace in my faith, my family, and my music. is my way of processing those emotions, of finding a way forward, even when the road ahead seems uncertain." Listening to it is akin to watching a
Still Praying is more than just a mixtape; it’s a statement of longevity. As Gunn himself noted, it's designed to prove that he remains hip-hop's premier curator while still possessing the lyrical edge that made him an underground king.