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