Westside Gunn has built a reputation as a curator-artist: equal parts record-scarred aesthetician, high-fashion whisperer, and relentless purveyor of gritty, cinematic hip-hop. His latest exclusive, "Still Prayingzip," lands like another chapter in that ongoing saga — a short, potent statement that doubles as both flex and eulogy for the streets he memorializes.
The album features 14 tracks that take the listener on a dark, opulent journey through the underworld of hip-hop. Below is the official tracklist: Still Praying - Album by Westside Gunn - Spotify westside gunn still prayingzip exclusive
Perhaps the most "Westside Gunn" move of all. When you download the zip and load the MP3s into your iTunes or VLC player, the album art isn't the standard cover of Gunn holding the chalice. Instead, the embedded JPEG is a high-resolution photo of a handwritten note from Virgil Abloh to Gunn, dated two weeks before Virgil’s passing. You cannot get this on Tidal. Blog Post — Westside Gunn: "Still Prayingzip (Exclusive)"
Here is a full breakdown feature on the project, covering the aesthetic, production, and lyrical content. Below is the official tracklist: Still Praying -
The 14-track project is strictly focused on the Griselda family, featuring no outside rappers. Track Name Justin Roberts Max Caster Dr. Britt Baker Brother Tom Sos I Know Verdy Duran Duran Runway Pieces at the Last Supper Bike Air Interlude Free Shots Conway the Machine Still Praying
For those unfamiliar, Westside Gunn is a Buffalo, New York native who has built a reputation for his raw, unapologetic lyrics and vivid storytelling. As a key figure in the Griselda Records movement, Gunn has been instrumental in shaping the sound of modern hip-hop, alongside his peers such as Benny the Butcher and Conway the Machine.