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My Top 10 Kevin Gates Songs
10. Get Up On My Level
The closing track to Gates' mixtape, By Any Means. Although the hook has a gloating sense to it, Gates can't help but show a level of modesty in his verses. The high point of the track has to be the third verse. It's filled with disappointment towards his old record label and he addresses issues he has had with local rappers, "Came out of prison pursuing my dream now everybody mad at me/I ain't never try to diss y'all/All I ever did was tell the truth/Pray every one of y'all artists make it." Gates also raps, "Want every nikka that rap, from Louisiana to make it," as he sees that people think there can only be one mainstream artist from Louisiana but he does not want to be the only one to hold that title.
This was a great track to close the tape as Gates puts his heart on his sleeve once again and continues to engage us.
9. I Don't Know What to Call It
This is one of Kevin's most introspective tracks to date. He sounds depressed all while rapping about the things he could not do before but now can do thanks to his newly gained success. Gates claims that there is more to him then most people see but does not show it due to his introverted personality, "Introverts can't be too talkative/Now as my heart place all of it/Usually I wear frowns/Ain't no sense in my straight pretending/In a room full of people, I pays attention."
There is not much that needs to be explained about this song as Gates lays it all out on the table himself. From the melodic hook to the sound of his voice during his verses as if he has had strep throat as if he is tired and about to give up, it's great all around.
8. Annie
Probably the least heard song out of all the tracks that will be in this list. The first time I heard this, I fell in love with the hook. Annie is somewhat reminiscent of I Don't Know What to Call It in terms of content. You get a look into Gates' world and his up bringing.
7. Weight
6. 4:30 AM
Kevin's story of betrayal and romance. The aftermath of a stabbing from someone who he thought was his friend, "Puking all of my insides, stab wounds from a old friend/Well at that time we were close friends, they say I killed him in cold blood."
The 2nd verse has Kevin going through girls names like Ludacris went through zip codes. From the name of the girl him and his friend were fukking, to the name of his friends girl he was fukking behind the scenes. In typical Kevin Gates fashion, he has no remorse, "No regrets for the shyt I did/That also mean for the nikkas I killed."
5. Wish I Had It
This track has one of Gates' best hooks ever. This could probably be argued for the number one spot as well. Two time convicted felon, dumb shyt, get at me.
4. The Truth
This track would have never happened had he not kicked a girl in the face at one of his concerts.
Brasi turn back into Kevin sometimes
3. Pride
This is without a doubt one of the best tracks on ISLAH. The hook is mesmerizing and one of the best things that Kevin has done. We get glimpse of his relationship issues and commitment problems.
2. Neon Lights
Face down I'm a gangsta, my heart colder than Chicago.
This is the first Gates track I heard a few years back and it instantly made me a fan. Neon Lights entails of Gates' best rapping yet.
1. IDGAF
This is one of Gates' most personal songs. There is even a video of him crying while performing IDGAF live. The song details his struggle and a little bit of where he is currently at in life.
Gates makes it apparent that he is on edge and ready to go while rapping, "God forgive me next nikka play with me I'll probably kill they mother," and "p*ssy rapper talking shyt on twitter but out in public it's nothing."
IDGAF has been my favorite Gates track from day one. He's at his most personal and sincere all while still being as aggressive as ever. He doesn't give a fukk what you think because you don't know what he has had to go through or what he has done.
Honorable Mentions
Perfect Imperfection
Roaming Around
Angels
Satellites
Not The Only One
Note: After making this list, I wanted to kick myself for not putting Angels in the top 10. I'd probably replace it with Annie if I could.
Hope you guys enjoy this as much as some of you did with the list I made for Future.
Perfect Imperfection
Roaming Around
Angels
Satellites
Not The Only One
Note: After making this list, I wanted to kick myself for not putting Angels in the top 10. I'd probably replace it with Annie if I could.
Hope you guys enjoy this as much as some of you did with the list I made for Future.
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