Westside Gunn Dj Drama Still Praying Zip [exclusive]

For fans of the genre, specifically the sub-sector carved out by the Griselda Records movement, Still Praying is not just a mixtape—it is a canonical text. It bridges the gap between the crack-rap nostalgia of the mid-2000s and the avant-garde boom-bap renaissance of the 2020s.

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Westside Gunn Still Praying released on November 1, 2024 Griselda Records Westside Gunn DJ Drama Still Praying Zip

If you have been paying attention to the underground rap scene over the last decade, you know that operates on a different plane of reality. The Buffalo-born impresario of Griselda Records has a knack for merging high-fashion imagery with raw, uncut street tales. In late 2024, he teamed up with the legendary mixtape DJ DJ Drama for a project that shook the foundations of hip-hop: Still Praying .

: Standout contributions from Stove God Cooks , Rome Streetz , and Boldy James . For fans of the genre, specifically the sub-sector

On Still Praying , that aesthetic is punctuated by DJ Drama’s iconic drops. Drama serves as the hype man and the narrator, bridging the gaps between tracks with his signature bellowing voice. He shouts out the "Fly God," acknowledges the "Buffalo weather," and reminds

series. A notable "helpful feature" for listeners who found Drama's shouting distracting is the official "No DJ" version , which was released on streaming platforms shortly after the original release. Tracklist and Guest Appearances People want permanence

If you want to listen legally, the mixtape is available on (Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL) and for purchase on Bandcamp (Griselda Records store).

Following the massive success of And Then You Pray For Me (2023), Westside Gunn took a slight breather—but only a slight one. DJ Drama, known for his Gangsta Grillz series with artists like Lil Wayne, Jeezy, and Tyler, the Creator, has been on a tear recently. Their collaboration on Still Praying was announced with little warning, dropping like a bomb on a Friday afternoon.

To understand the weight of Still Praying , one must first understand the vessel in which it is delivered. DJ Drama is the architect of the Gangsta Grillz mixtape dynasty. In the golden era of the 2000s, a Drama co-sign could propel a regional star into a national phenomenon. From Lil Wayne’s Dedication series to Jeezy’s Trap or Die , the Gangsta Grillz brand was the quality assurance stamp of the streets.

Still Praying is for fans of gritty, loop-based rap with personality. It won’t convert newcomers, but devotees of Griselda’s early work will consider it a strong addition to Gunn’s catalog. 7.5/10