It’s wild to think it’s been nearly a decade since Kevin Gates first rang us up with “2 Phones,” a track that still hasn’t lost its fire after all these years. But the multi-platinum Louisiana rapper, who got started in the game long before that, has never rested on his laurels. Gates is currently out on a headlining tour this spring in support of his new album, The Ceremony, and the run includes a stop tonight (April 3) at Citizens House of Blues in Boston.
From his early mixtapes to The Ceremony, Gates has managed to stand out in a busy field of hip-hop. And he knows why.
“My music is incredible,” says Gates. “I don’t know what to call it because I’ve yet to see an artist display the different talents I display or create the different genres that I have created — from the rock and roll to heavy metal to soft rock to rap to country. I display so many styles. That’s why they love me.”
Ring it up.
KEVIN GATES: THE CEREMONY TOUR :: Wednesday, April 3 at House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St. in Boston, MA :: 7 p.m., all ages, $46 to $67.50 :: Event info :: Advance tickets
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