2 on the Billboard 200, and singles like “2 Phones” and “Really Really” could be heard pumping out of block-shaking car stereos across the country. By the time of his 2016 debut album, Islah, a ferocious showcase of rapping virtuosity, his sales finally caught up with his artistry, reaching No.
The key to his rise was his blend of forceful storytelling and sneaky musicality-on verses, Gates’ baritone bark conveys urgency with every syllable, but he also sings with an instinctive feel for melodic hooks (see 2014’s “Great Example”). Born in 1986 and raised in Baton Rouge, his career developed in fits and starts as legal troubles derailed his regional momentum, but beginning with 2013’s The Luca Brasi Story, he released a string of mixtapes that steadily elevated his profile. "Sometimes in a person’s life, they can be their biggest obstacle,” he told Apple Music near the release of his 2019 album I’m Him, and his records document that struggle with intensity. An upstart rapper from Baton Rouge, Kevin Gates garnered popular and critical attention with his 2016 album Islah, which soared to No. For fans, there were a lot of questions surrounding the release of Kevin Gates Islah.
The essence of Kevin Gates’ music is conflict-in his songs, he’s at war with the law, those who would betray him, and, above all, himself. Listen to a standout off Kevin Gates Islah: Time for That.
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