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Supreme Blientele
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the Buffalo, New York rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Benny, AA Rashid, Busta Rhymes, Conway, Crimeapple, Elzhi, Keisha Plum, Jadakiss, and Roc Marciano.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Exclaim
    Jul 12, 2018
    90
    The 18-song offering is a cohesive masterpiece.
  2. Pitchfork
    Jul 12, 2018
    71
    Ultimately, while this crowdedness [from guest appearances] prevents Supreme Blientele from feeling like a definitive statement from Gunn as a rapper, the album can still function as a fine entry point to the fast-growing catalog of an ascendant rap cult hero.
  3. The 405
    Jul 12, 2018
    70
    Gunn is a highly skilled rapper, but he doesn't quite bring Supreme Blientele together to be the street epic it could’ve been.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Jul 12, 2018
    60
    Gunn himself has a sharp, high-pitched voice and breaks verses down into micro-fragments; he’s not as lyrically deft as some of his thug rap peers, but he’s punchy and effective.
  5. The Wire
    Aug 8, 2018
    60
    The LP’s best tracks are those where the producers keep it undercooked and Westside Gunn is kept in check--to a point. [Sep 2018, p.62]
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  1. tommcgoatald
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    ayo boom boom boom grrrt grrrt griselda griselda conductor conductor conductor (all caps)
  2. childofthe90s
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Westside Gunn has done it once again. this album is the best that i've ever heard. it's a grimy opulence from start to finish. definitelyWestside Gunn has done it once again. this album is the best that i've ever heard. it's a grimy opulence from start to finish. definitely album of the year.… Expand
  4. Da_Rap_Oracle
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of Westside Gunn’s Top Projects (career-wise)! This **** is so hard and Benny’s features are Legendary!! Griselda is the top tier of Hip-hop right now.. these boys running the game!!!! Westside’s shooting noises would get annoying if it were anyone but him... but since he’s THAT guy it will be forever engrained in my mental.. I’m okay with it … Expand
  5. clem666
    Apr 2, 2023
    6
    I wish I could give this LP a better score. This is the first complete project I listen to from Westside Gunn. I still heard him manyI wish I could give this LP a better score. This is the first complete project I listen to from Westside Gunn. I still heard him many different projects here and there (as with the Alchemist, IDK and Conway the Machine of course).
    I simply can't deny the strong atmosphere Westside crafts, especially on tracks I enjoyed as on 'RVD', 'GOD$ Don't Bleed' or 'Dean Malenko'. I especially loved the production which also manages to offer more catchy vibes as 'Elizabeth', 'The Steiners' or on 'Wrestlemania 20'. In my opinion, these tracks save the record from repetitive boredom. The many samples also bring depth, colour and contrast. i also enjoyed short and sharp tracks as 'Amherst Station'.
    Concerning the lyrical content it is more a letdown to me. Obviously Westside Gunn has to adapt his lyrics to the style of his tracks, but the consistency only comes from expensive clothes, murder, drug dealing and so. I didn't have to listen to it for a long time to realize he wasn't the kind of artist who speaks about himself and daily struggles. Yet I also can admit consistency.
    Still deserves some attention though.
    Skkrrrt-skrrrt !    … Expand