With Diamond Thoughts, the bold debut EP of newcomer Pearl Gates, the rapper succeeds in introducing his well-rounded nature as a taste-making musician. He additionally surrounds himself with one of the best firm, together with visitor appearances from acts like Masta Ace, Wordsworth and Khrysis of Justus League (ninth Surprise).
Hailing from Washington Heights, Gates launched his first mixtape A Star In A Damaged Sky in 2014, representing laborious for New York Metropolis and for underground Hip-Hop heroes alike. Shortly following the discharge, Gates appeared alongside eMC (Masta Ace, Wordsworth and Stricklin) on “Fly Ideas,” the primary single from their album The Tonight Present.
With a stability of forward-thinking experimentation and vocally and gritty growth bap manufacturing, the 8-track EP is a powerful showcase of selection. Diamond Thoughts has a “got here from nothing” vibe, with Gates sharing his views in an trustworthy means. He’s genuinely invested in his craft and this appeal helps seize unbiased Hip-Hop’s most favorable qualities in a single launch.
Lyrically, Gates is a clever author, with sensible storytelling and delicate philosophies from his direct experiences etched into every monitor. His laid again demeanor isn’t one to be interpreted as lazy or passive; as an MC, he tells it like it’s, with a assured lean in his posture and a watchful eye on his future. Specializing in the ability of thought, Pearl Gates expresses his frustration with financial and modern hardships, in addition to detailing the methods by which he looks like each an outsider and a pacesetter.
With a cautious choice of beats that finest show the artist’s lyrical expertise, the EP options manufacturing from Khrysis of Justus League, Kic Beats, iRobot Scott (for Matrax Productions), Sirplus, Jay Notez and M. Stacks. Featured artists embrace Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Boldy James and Stricklin. Given the big quantity of options, Gates’s position isn’t overshadowed however strengthened.
Diamond Thoughts is a well-executed first challenge from a promising artist. Standout tracks embrace the title monitor, “Diamond Thoughts,” “The Ritual” that includes Masta Ace, “Countdown” and “Successful (Whip It).”
