Hitler Wears Hermes 8 : Side B (2021) - Westside Gunn


Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B is the concluding chapter of Westside Gunn's esteemed mixtape series, released on September 24, 2021. This installment builds upon the foundation laid by Side A, offering a rich tapestry of collaborations and Gunn's signature style.

Tracklist:

  1. Brodie Lee

  2. End How You Start Intro (feat. AA Rashid)

  3. Hell on Earth, Pt. 2 (feat. Benny the Butcher & Conway the Machine)

  4. Free Kutter (feat. Jay Electronica)

  5. Richies

  6. Julia Lang

  7. Celine Dion (feat. Heem, Chase Fetti & Flee Lord)

  8. Best Dressed Demons (feat. Mach-Hommy)

  9. Forest Lawn (feat. 2 Chainz & Armani Caesar)

  10. Why I Do 'Em Like That (feat. Billie Essco & Keisha Plum)

  11. RIP Bergdorf (feat. Mach-Hommy)

  12. TV Boy

  13. Survivor Series 95 (feat. Jay Worthy, Larry June & T.F)

  14. Eddie Kingston

  15. Ostertag

  16. Munch

  17. 99 Avirex (feat. AZ & Stove God Cooks)

  18. The Fly Who Couldn't Fly Straight (feat. Tyler, the Creator)

  19. Big AL (feat. Rome Streetz)

  20. BYE BYE (feat. Keisha Plum)

Side B continues to showcase Westside Gunn's distinctive high-pitched delivery over a selection of soulful and minimalist beats. The mixtape delves into themes of street life, luxury fashion, and personal experiences, maintaining the raw and unfiltered storytelling that fans have come to expect from the series. Collaborations with artists like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Jay Electronica, and Tyler, the Creator add depth and variety to the project, each bringing their unique styles to complement Gunn's vision.

The mixtape received generally positive reviews from critics. Pitchfork noted that both halves of Hitler Wears Hermes 8 lean heavily on collaborators, resulting in a project that is "supremely competent, yet memorable only in fits." Hardwood & Hollywood praised the mixtape, stating that Westside Gunn "adds 20 songs to the 13 that came on Side A of this series, and much like the first side, Side B is filled to the brim with strong feature performances, Griselda-style production, and Gunn’s classic high-pitched voice bellowing out ad-libs throughout."

Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B serves as a testament to Westside Gunn's consistency and innovation within the hip-hop genre. By seamlessly blending luxury fashion themes with raw storytelling and strategic collaborations, Gunn continues to carve out a unique niche, further cementing his legacy in the industry.

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