Released 10 years ago
FLYGOD
Westside Gunn · 2016
58 min · 18 tracks · underground hip-hop
A gritty tapestry of street narratives woven with vivid imagery and an avant-garde approach to production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gustavo — This track exemplifies Westside Gunn's unique storytelling ability, blending personal anecdotes with striking visuals that paint a vivid picture of his environment.
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Bodies on Fairfax — With its haunting instrumental and introspective lyrics, this track captures the essence of urban life and the harsh realities faced by those in Gunn's world.
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Dunks — Opening the album with a confident proclamation of status, this track sets the tone for Gunn's braggadocious style while showcasing his clever wordplay.
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Free Chapo — This track stands out due to its emotional weight, as Gunn reflects on loyalty and friendship against a backdrop of sharp beats and samples.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
FLYGOD showcases strong composition and craft, with distinct production and flow that revitalizes underground hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of sample-heavy production, with many tracks incorporating loops from classic soul and jazz records.
- Westside Gunn's delivery alternates between aggressive and laid-back flows, often layering multiple vocal tracks for emphasis.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty street narratives throughout
- vivid imagery in each track
- short tracks for quick engagement
- late-night reflections on life
- dynamic pacing with varied lengths
Maybe skip if you
- seeking polished mainstream production
- prefer long, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'FLYGOD' was released in January 2016, Westside Gunn had already established himself as a prominent figure in underground hip-hop through his previous mixtapes. This album marked his debut studio release under the Griselda label, a significant step that showcased his distinctive style while also laying the groundwork for the label's future success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Conway The Machine· Benny Blanco· Freddie Gibbs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dunks 4:05
- 2 Gustavo 4:41
- 3 Shower Shoe Lords 4:29
- 4 Vivian at the Art Basel 4:40
- 5 Hall 1:44
- 6 Free Chapo 2:38
- 7 Over Gold 2:43
- 8 Bodies on Fairfax 3:17
- 9 Chine Gun 2:35
- 10 King City 3:35
- 11 Omar’s Coming 2:37
- 12 Mr. T 3:25
- 13 50 in. Zenith 2:57
- 14 Sly Green Skit 1:04
- 15 55 & a Half 3:32
- 16 Albright Knox 3:29
- 17 Dudley Boyz 2:01
- 18 Outro 4:22
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