The mixtape marks a "return to form" for Gunn, moving away from the trap experimentation of his previous studio album back to the gritty, luxury-infused boom bap sound that defined Griselda's rise.
: A full "Griselda reunion" featuring Conway the Machine and Benny the Butcher . Westside Gunn DJ Drama Still Praying Zip
Released in late 2024, Still Praying continues the unexpected but fruitful partnership between Griselda’s eccentric curator Westside Gunn and legendary Gangsta Grillz host DJ Drama. Following their WWCD -style collaborations, this tape leans heavily into raw, sample-heavy, grimy production — a return to the Flygod era aesthetic. The mixtape marks a "return to form" for
Westside Gunn & DJ Drama - Still Praying Lyrics and Tracklist Following their WWCD -style collaborations, this tape leans
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 more experimental and high-budget sounds of his recent major albums, "Still Praying" focuses on the raw curation that defined the early Griselda era. DJ Drama provides his signature high-energy narration throughout the project, bridging the gap between Buffalo’s underground grime and the legendary mixtape era of the mid-2000s.
The ZIP file contains production that sounds like dusty vinyl found in a flooded basement. Conductor Williams provides haunting string loops that feel like the score to a 70s Italian horror film. Meanwhile, Denny Laflare brings in chopped vocals of R&B singers from the 90s, creating a nostalgic, melancholic feeling.