Kevin Gates is the happiest he’s been in years. He’s officially out of the streets, spending most of his time with his family as he re-focuses on what’s important to him. Sometimes though, he still shifts his attention to the toxicity that used to follow him around for years. Just this week, many believed that he was taking aim at his former collaborator Youngboy Never Broke Again with some heated words on social media. Regardless of his supposed beef with the superstar rapper, Gates is getting ready for the release of his next studio album, titled Khaza after his son’s given name. He’s been teasing its arrival for the last few weeks, dropping “Weeks” during the leadup. Today, he follows up with his new single “Power”, to which he was filming a music video this week, featuring Dublin-based singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy on the record. “FOREIGN SONGS…

Kevin Gates has returned, this time coming through with an ode to exhibitionism in “ Amsterdam ,” a sensual single dedicated to “Rooftop Luv.” Over a slick guitar riff, Gates wastes little time in painting vivid pictures of his European sexcapades, clearly appreciating the more free-spirited overseas approach. As the verse kicks off, Gates reflects on some of his globetrotting adventures, taking a stopover in Paris to shop and seduce in no particular order. Clearly, Kevin Gates is a man of culture, understanding the importance of spitting bilingual game. Yet it’s not always time for play — in the second verse, Gates shifts focus, reflecting on his responsibilities as a leader and father. “FOREIGN SONGS…

Kevin Gates had a busy year without the release of a new album. In fact, it feels like he’s been delivering far more feature verses in the past few weeks than we’ve seen in the past. Despite taking a short break from releasing solo records, he dropped off “Weeks” in late October, and now, he’s returned with another banger. Teaming up with Drumma Boy, Kevin Gates is back with a brand new banger titled, “ Give It All I Got .” The motivational banger is boosted by Drumma Boy’s muddy drums and mystical bells as Kevin Gates reflects on the dangerous hustle of being in the streets. “Work comin’ in from a lot of different spots/ Shifts never over, soldiers workin’ ’round the clock,” he raps on the hook. “FOREIGN SONGS…

Kevin Gates has returned with another single “ Wonderland ” where Gates once again uses his art of story-telling and introspection to craft lyrics, some explicit, about his leading lady and life experiences. You’ll find that on “Wonderland” Gates takes from John Mayer’s 2002 megahit “Your Body is a Wonderland,” but only ever-so-slightly. This comes a week after Kevin Gates dropped off “Weeks” where the rapper shared tales of street life. Fans are expecting Gates to deliver news of a forthcoming project soon, especially because he continues to mysteriously tag his social media posts with two words: “#CarryOn.” As we wait, stream “Wonderland” and let us know what you think about this latest release from Kevin Gates. “FOREIGN SONGS…