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Supreme Blientele

Westside Gunn · 2018

51 min · 17 tracks · underground hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic blend of gritty beats and vivid storytelling, showcasing the essence of underground hip-hop's resurgence.

Top tracks — play these first

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    GODS Don’t Bleed — This track features a hauntingly atmospheric beat underscored by introspective lyrics that exemplify Gunn's ability to weave personal narratives with cultural commentary. Its production highlights the album’s overall aesthetic.
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    Brossface Brippler — With clever wordplay and an engaging flow, this track stands out for its vibrant energy and narrative depth, reflecting Gunn's signature style of combining bravado with poignant moments.
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    Wrestlemania 20 — This closing track encapsulates the album's themes through its dramatic storytelling and layered imagery, providing a fitting conclusion while celebrating both wrestling and hip-hop culture.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's unique blend of themes and strong production choices contribute to its distinctiveness in underground hip-hop.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of wrestling references throughout the lyrics, creating a thematic thread that ties the tracks together.
  • Each track typically features multiple guest appearances, adding diverse vocal textures and perspectives to the storytelling.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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

  • vivid storytelling with gritty beats
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • playful energy with wrestling references
  • dynamic pacing with varied lengths
  • headphone detail hunting opportunities

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces
  • seek mainstream chart-topping hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'Supreme Blientele' is Westside Gunn's second studio album, following his critically acclaimed debut 'Flygod' from 2016. At this point in his career, Gunn was solidifying his place as a leading figure in the Griselda collective, known for their raw lyrical style and vintage production aesthetics.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Homie Arn 1:00
  • 2 GODS Don’t Bleed 4:57
  • 3 Dean Malenko 2:46
  • 4 Brutus 4:28
  • 5 Amherst Station 1:31
  • 6 RVD 3:29
  • 7 Elizabeth 4:08
  • 8 MEAN Gene 1:30
  • 9 Stefflon Don 1:54
  • 10 SaBu 1:11
  • 11 Brossface Brippler 4:01
  • 12 Spanish Jesus 2:45
  • 13 The Steiners 2:44
  • 14 Ric Martel 2:13
  • 15 WESTSIDE 3:16
  • 16 Wrestlemania 20 6:24
  • 17 AA Outro 2:46

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