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Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, & The Alchemist Release Their Physical Copy Exclusive “Halal”
You would be hard pressed to find another rapper who had a more productive and successful 2023 than Conway the Machine. There are a lot of artists that constantly have new music ready, but not many can top the quality of the Griselda affiliate. It was especially incredible to see how the Buffalo native was able to squeak out two records within the last week of 2023. One of those two records was Hall & Nash 2 with Westside Gunn and The Alchemist. It was a nine-song tape; that is if you bought a physical copy. If you did you would be able to hear Conway the Machine on “Halal.”
Additionally, if you were able to snag either a vinyl or CD of the record, the album cover was different. You can see the alternate work up above. Now, everyone can hear this bonus track, as it is currently on YouTube. Conway kicks off “Halal” with signature crackly and gravelly flows.
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Listen To “Halal” By Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, & The Alchemist
Westside Gunn pops in for the second verse right after. The Alchemist brings a light piano-heavy instrumental that allows both spitters to effortlessly coast over it. These three have an undeniable connection with so many collaborations throughout the last few years. Be sure to check out “Halal” now.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Halal,” by Conway the Machine, Westside Gunn, and The Alchemist? Is this the best song from Hall & Nash 2, why or why not? Does this make you want to get the vinyl or CD? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Conway the Machine, Westside Gunn, and The Alchemist. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
N****s knew when they first heard me rap they had a problem
Better be happy I’m rappin’ and I ain’t back to robbin’
Dior Homme jacket, it match the ’posites
My lil’ savage run in his trap for the packs of profits
Kite from the homie said he can’t wait to give back to mobbin’
Jumping out of n****s’ trashes with the ratchets poppin’
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ASAP Rocky Showcases Unreleased Westside Gunn Track During Orchestral Performance
With every year comes another wave of anticipated albums. ASAP Rocky’s has to be at the top of people’s lists in 2024. Throughout 2023, the New York multi-hyphenate relentlessly teased his forthcoming record Don’t Be Dumb. Many thought it would drop, especially after he came through with two singles “Same Problems?” and “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n).” Both brought different vibes and look to be additions to the tracklist when that ever gets revealed. If this year roughly follows the same song pattern as the one before it, then we could be in for a new treat very soon.
ASAP Rocky was in Europe this past weekend for a glamorous charity concert in Paris, according to HipHopDX. Many other music celebs were in attendance, including his “RIOT” collaborator Pharrell and his boo Rihanna. Besides the spectacle that was Rocky and his accompanying orchestra, the song that was played is what is getting the buzz. The track is rumored to be called “Whiskey” and it features Griselda rapper Westside Gunn.
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ASAP Rocky And Westside Gunn Have A Hit In The Vault
A$AP Rocky premiered a new track titled “Whiskey” at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes
Westside Gunn adlibs at the end
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— Kurrco (@Kurrco) January 27, 2024
In the studio all night with the Brodie @asvpxrocky I still can’t believe he had me in there with the @gorillaz and don’t ask if we cooked something….. OFCOURSE WE DID
#STYLECHAMPS #SUPERFLYGOD #GXFR #ICON #ANDTHENYOUPRAYFORME #ART #CULTURE #FASHION pic.twitter.com/UDeUd3Ni11
— WESTSIDEGUNN (@WESTSIDEGUNN) November 16, 2023
Damon Albarn, one-half of the famed alternative band Gorillaz, is also in the mix. Clams Casino tag teams the production making for an all-star lineup. We have no true idea of what the original version sounds like, but Rocky’s rapping and flows are very solid. Late last year, ASAP and Westside were in the studio together, presumably working on “Whiskey,” according to HipHopDX. Gunn even detailed their link-up in the studio on Twitter, as seen above. This would not be their first collab, but, it sounds like it could be their best.
What are your thoughts on ASAP Rocky, Westside Gunn, and Damon Albarn’s unreleased collaboration “Whiskey?” Will this be the best song off Don’t Be Dumb if and when it drops, why or why not? Is Rocky one of the best creative minds in hip-hop today? Do you need more collaborations from him and Gunn in the future? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding ASAP Rocky and Westside Gunn. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
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Westside Gunn & Conway The Machine Get Together With BADBADNOTGOOD AND 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE For “Mint Chocolate”
Two of Griselda’s best, Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine, have been delivering big time this year. Both New York products have not been shy in releasing singles, dropping albums, and appearing as features. In fact, “MiNt cHoCoLaTe” is not the only track Conway was a part of today. The Buffalo native appeared on a Logic and Riff Raff song as well.
For Westside, he has been a tad less carefree. His sole album release was indeed his last. And Then You Pray For Me, was the follow-up to 2020’s Pray for Paris. It saw him foray into the trap scene, more than ever before. It was a solid send-off for him in terms of albums. He is still going to drop mixtapes and EPs, do not worry.
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Listen To “Mint Chocolate” By 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, And Conway The Machine
He returns with a new single, alongside Conway called “MiNt cHoCoLaTe,” as well previously stated. This song also includes Toronto jazz band BADBADNOTGOOD and 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, which is a media and art collective according to Stereogum. BADBADNOTGOOD produced the song and we can see their familiar sound shine through in the blissful production. Check out the music video for it above.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single, “MiNt cHoCoLaTe,” by 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, And Conway the Machine? Is this the best song these two have put out this year? Which rapper had the better performance on the track? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, and Conway the Machine. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
Pyrex vision kitchenware, I was whipping
Got my wrists like I won the strongest man competition
Send the brodie on a sliding mission
While my opposition they talking tough but they was not convincing
Thirty shots’ll rinse ‘em, just looked at my account some more direct deposits hittin’
Got my riches, still in my prime but I just had the optimistic
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BadBadNotGood, Westside Gunn & Conway the Machine Link for “MiNt cHoCoLaTe” Single
BBNG meets Griselda.
Curren$y & Alchemist Remix “No Yeast” with Boldy James, Westside Gunn
As if the OG wasn’t dope enough?!
What Is Westside Gunn’s Best-Selling Album?
Categorizing Westside Gunn albums is a tricky task. The Griselda multi-hyphenate has multiple highly revered projects in his discography. They are regularly star-studded cross-generational features like A$AP Rocky, DJ Premier, Tyler, The Creator, MF DOOM, and many more. As a student of hip-hop, Gunn takes pride in having these names attached to his projects, alongside budding talent that he’s taken under his wing.
His album from 2020, Pray For Paris brought multiple new ears to his music. This project’s critical success ensured its 2023 sequel would become his best-selling album so far. And Then You Pray For Me, which dropped on October 13th, sold 20,000 units in the first week. Meanwhile, Pray for Paris moved over 10,000 units in its first week. It also reached #29 on the Billboard 200 while Pray for Paris reached #67 and his previous release 10, reached #183.
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Westside Gunn Is Intentional With His Promo
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Westside Gunn albums are always highly anticipated. However, Gunn’s also gained a reputation for delaying projects or not dropping them altogether. This is what happened with And Then You Pray For Me, the sequel to his critically acclaimed album, Pray for Paris. The original release date – according to him – was June 23rd to coincide with Paris Fashion Week. However, the album ended up actually being released on Friday, October 13th. The album rollout was on brand for him, too. He posted a video of tap dancer Cartier Williams performing in New York and then the camera panned up to show one of the album’s covers. He also started a new YouTube channel with a 4 episode docuseries that details his creative process. However, his posts on social media with the featured artists and producers created the most anticipation.
Westside Gunn Predicted People’s Reactions
Westside Gunn albums – and the whole Griselda movement – are known for their dusty, gritty, boom-bap production. Westside dived into this across the album but the inclusion of trap production seemingly caught many off-guard. He predicted apprehension about this decision. “You gone have the core underground fans that only listen to boom bap hate it, ’cause they gonna say ‘this n*gga changed,’” he said in his docuseries. “Then you gonna have the new fans who know me from Travis album gone be like ‘Oh this sh*t hard.‘” Ultimately, the album reached #1 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart. Ironically, Westside himself would be proud to say he’s anything but “emerging” – he’s even called this project his last album.
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Westside Gunn Has A Plethora Of Features
And Then You Pray For Me is a unique Westside Gunn album. Its length of 21 tracks is nearly twice as long as its predecessor. Gunn works with pretty much anyone he wants at this point in his career but he truly pulled some unexpected names for this project. Ty Dolla $ign, Rick Ross, JID, Denzel Curry and more appear across the tracklist, as well as his usual cohorts like Conway, Benny The Butcher and Stove God Cooks. For the most part, the addition of artists like Giggs, EST Gee, Jeezy, and Peezy left fans curious about how these collabs would turn out. Although there was criticism towards the Ty Dolla $ign assisted, “Chloe,” “KITCHEN LIGHTS,” with a show-stealing performance from Stove God Cooks, has been called the song of the year.
Westside Gunn Is Not Done
This is the best-selling Westside Gunn album as a result of his growing fame and reputation for quality. In the past few years, he’s appeared on albums from The Free Nationals, Mary J Blige, Kanye West, and Travis Scott, among others. Westside Gunn continued the legacy he’s built with And Then You Pray For Me.
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[WATCH] Westside Gunn Tells Apple Music About New Album ‘And Then You Pray For Me’
Westside Gunn joins Zane Lowe in studio on Apple Music 1 to discuss his new album ‘And Then You Pray For Me’, elevating and spreading positivity, why the story of Griselda is one of the greatest stories in hip hop, the legacy of Virgil Abloh, what he loves about Rick Ross, food and film ventures, “KITCHEN LIGHTS”, and more.
In the interview, Gunn speaks very candidly about the new project, saying, “It’s a history lesson. It’s just different energy right now with me, man. You see, I’m glowing right now. It’s just where I’m at in life, you know what I’m saying? I made this whole album overseas, so it was just like… Just country hop and just energy. That’s why it just sounds like that. That’s staying at Bulgari. That’s staying at the Ritz. That’s staying at the Waldorf, that’s staying at the Four Seasons… it was all intentional. You know what I mean? It was all by design.”
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Westside Gunn Delivers New Album ‘And Then You Pray For Me’
Westside Gunn has unveiled his much-anticipated album, And Then You Pray For Me, available through EMPIRE/ Griselda Records.
This exceptional album features an impressive lineup of legendary contributors, including RZA, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, J.I.D., DJ Drama, Giggs, Ty Dolla $ign, Denzel Curry, Stove God Cooks, Tay Keith, Boldy James, EST Gee, Rome Streetz, Daringer, Conductor Williams, Beat Butcha, and more.
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Virgil Abloh, Westside Gunn’s close friend, the renowned Off-White creative designed the artwork for And Then You Pray For Me. Abloh’s innovative and boundary-pushing designs also graced the cover of Westside Gunn’s “Pray For Paris.” This collaboration underscores their enduring friendship and creative synergy.
“I have Virgil Abloh doing my artwork and who left on earth can say that,” Westside Gunn says. “I cannot disrespect his legacy, he’s immortal and I feel this is his way of blessing me; even though he’s not here in the physical.”
For And Then You Pray For Me Westside Gunn adopted a unique approach by recording most of the album overseas, immersing himself in inspiring environments in Paris, Athens, London, and Denmark. This international journey allowed him to focus on his music, nurture his creativity, enhance his fashion design skills, and prioritize his mental well-being. By disconnecting from social media’s negative energy, Westside Gunn crafted a deeply personal and authentic album that resonates with listeners.
“I’ve been living a healthy, sucka-free life, and it’s given me a new energy,” Gunn details. “I feel better than I ever have; stronger and smarter. I’m the best curator in the game right now and that’s said by the who’s who—not me. GOD is the greatest. I love ya’ll.”
You can hear the album below.
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