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Kevin Gates honed his talents for melody and storytelling on mixtapes and street albums for over a decade before his mainstream breakthrough. With lush, spacey production that complements the bittersweet twang of his choruses, the Baton Rouge rapper connects through fearless rhymes about his personal failings, as well as stunning virtuoso showcases of his swift, dexterous flow.