Fans have come to expect a FLYGOD release every October, you can set your watch by it. Yet, every October Westside Gunn still manages to deliver the expected-in an unexpected way.
After the release of 11 (the art piece, before the art piece) on Halloween, Westside Gunn has now released Still Praying (the highly-anticipated follow-up to And Then You Pray For Me); which features guest appearances from the greatest sh*t-talker of all time, DJ Drama (AKA Drop Cena), Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz and production from Conductor Williams and Daringer among others.
With DJ Drama as narrator, Still Praying is everything you want and more from a new FLYGOD drop. Still Praying sounds like fresh money and opulence, with Gunn describing wearing “thousand dollar swim trunks, can’t even swim” on “Dr. Britt Baker,” while acknowledging he has FLYGOD problems; which consist of “being fly as LaGuardia,” eating so much lobster it feels greedy, and falling asleep and waking up in the Penthouse suite of the Waldorf spooning a sawed-off shotgun. In other words, just a day in the life of the FLYGOD.
“If it ain’t Griselda it don’t mean nothing.” Still Praying brings Griselda back together in a major way. On “Free Shots” featuring Conway The Machine, DJ Drama recommends “blinking twice if you’re in danger” on what feels like a new and improved Hall & Nash track. On the album’s epic title track, Gunn reunites GXFR to spin the block for a rap stars x drug mixer, that finds Conway dropping dimes like a Brady spiral, Stove God invoking Virgil’s spirit, and Benny detailing declining a sit-down with Trump on the eve of the Presidential election.
“Some paintings are masterpieces, and this just happens to be one “Westside Gunn confidently asserts. “I wanted to show everybody not only am I the best curator; but I can also rap my ass off.”
Westside Gunn puts an exclamation point on the week, and shifts into 4th Rope mode on 11.2.24, as his now official wrestling promotion initiative makes history and takes over Chicago for the Heels Have Eyes 3 entertainment extravaganza. Heels Have Eyes merges all of Gunn’s loves (4th Rope highlights Gunn’s love of wrestling through the lens of art, fashion and music) and the third installment promises to be the best rendition yet. Which includes a Steel Praying steel cage match, Joe Hendry vs. AJ Francis, Moose vs. ZILLA FATU for the 4th Rope heavyweight championship belt which will be awarded by Westside Gunn and new 4th Rope commissioner, the legend MVP. On the musical performance side, FLYGOD has brought in iconic artists DJ Premier and Pete Rock, as well as Statik Selektah, Rome Streetz, Daringer, and other still-not-announced special guests. Heels Have Eyes 3 promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Are you eagerly anticipating a new FLYGOD release every October? Fans have come to expect it like clockwork, and Westside Gunn never fails to deliver in a way that surprises us all.
Unexpected Releases
Following the Halloween release of 11 (the art piece before the art piece), Westside Gunn has dropped Still Praying, the highly-anticipated sequel to And Then You Pray For Me. This album features guest appearances from DJ Drama (AKA Drop Cena), Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz, and production from Conductor Williams and Daringer, among others.
Album Highlights
With DJ Drama as the narrator, Still Praying embodies everything you expect from a new FLYGOD release. The album exudes fresh money and opulence, with Gunn describing lavish scenarios like wearing “thousand dollar swim trunks, can’t even swim” on tracks like “Dr. Britt Baker.”
Griselda Reunion
Still Praying brings the Griselda crew back together in a major way. Tracks like “Free Shots” featuring Conway The Machine showcase their chemistry, while the title track reunites GXFR for a stellar performance.
Upcoming Events
As Westside Gunn shifts into 4th Rope mode, he prepares for the historic Heels Have Eyes 3 event in Chicago. This extravaganza promises to merge wrestling, art, fashion, and music in an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
FAQs
Q: When did Westside Gunn release the album Still Praying?
A: Westside Gunn released Still Praying as the follow-up to And Then You Pray For Me after dropping 11 on Halloween.
Q: Who are some of the featured artists on Still Praying?
A: The album features guest appearances from DJ Drama, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz, and more.
Q: What can fans expect from the Heels Have Eyes 3 event?
A: The event will feature a Steel Praying steel cage match, musical performances from DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and other special guests, as well as wrestling matches and entertainment.
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