And Then You Pray for Me explained

And Then You Pray for Me
Type:studio
Artist:Westside Gunn
Cover:And Then You Pray for Me.jpg
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Prev Title:10
Prev Year:2022

And Then You Pray for Me is the fifth studio album by American rapper Westside Gunn, released on October 13, 2023, by Griselda Records and Empire.[1] [2] The album is a sequel to Gunn's 2020 album Pray for Paris.[3] With guest appearances from AA Rashid, JID, Conway The Machine, Cartier A Williams, Benny the Butcher, DJ Drama, Stove God Cooks, Rick Ross, Estee Nack, Trap-A-Holics, Giggs, Ty Dolla Sign, Keisha Plum, Denzel Curry, Boldy James, EST Gee, Jeezy, DJ Swamp Izzo, DJ Holiday, Peezy, Rome Streetz, and KayCyy, the album features a shift in sound from Gunn's signature boom bap style, incorporating trap elements reminiscent of the late 2000s and 2010s. The album debuted at number 29 on the Billboard 200, making it Gunn's highest commercial debut on the chart.

Background

In April 2023, Westside Gunn announced that the album was to be released on June 23, 2023, but it was later delayed.[4] [5] The album's title refers to a lyric in the song "Eric B" by Westside Gunn, where he raps: "Pray for Paris, then you pray for me."[6] The album's cover was designed by Virgil Abloh using Caravaggio's depiction of The Entombment of Christ.[7] [8]

Critical reception

Writing for Pitchfork, Matthew Strauss described the album as a "symbiosis between the trap and boom-bap genres" and a "broad, loud, and messy exploration of Gunn's vision for rap and art." Philip Cluff of Clash praised the album's themes writing: "It's not just another gangster rap album but essentially a commentary on the psychological fatigue accompanying ruthlessness of the question young black men inherited from Gil Scott Heron; "Who will survive in America?" AllMusic's review described the album as "sometimes overly familiar if still satisfying." HipHopDXs Riley Wallace described the album as a "mixed bag that relies on the listener's ability to go with the flow."

Track listing

Notes

Charts

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Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] 81

Notes and References

  1. Gee . Andre . 2023-10-09 . Westside Gunn Says This Is His Final Album, But That Doesn't Mean The Music Stops . 2023-11-05 . . en-US.
  2. Web site: Spencer . Tallie . 2023-10-13 . Westside Gunn Shares Final Album "And Then You Pray For Me" . 2023-11-05 . . en.
  3. Web site: Helfand . Raphael . Listen to Westside Gunn's studio "finale" . 2023-11-05 . . en.
  4. Web site: Jones . James . 2023-05-01 . Westside Gunn Hints At New Virgil Artwork For New Album . 2023-11-04 . . en.
  5. Web site: Saponara . Michael . 2023-04-18 . Westside Gunn Dubs 'Pray For Paris 2' A 'Classic' As He Announces Release Date . 2023-11-04 . . en.
  6. Web site: Westlake . Wyatt . 2023-06-24 . Westside Gunn's "And Then You Pray For Me": What We Know . 2023-11-05 . . en.
  7. Web site: Saponara . Michael . 2023-09-22 . Westside Gunn Taps Jeezy, Rick Ross & More For 'And Then You Pray For Me' Album . 2023-11-05 . . en.
  8. Web site: Cornue . Aidan . 2023-11-15 . ALBUM REVIEW Westside Gunn's 'And Then You Pray For Me' . 2023-11-23 . . en.
  9. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 October 2023. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1755. 6. October 23, 2023.

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