FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENOVEMBER 17, 2014

KEVIN GATES ANNOUNCES“LUCA BRASI 2: A GANGSTA GRILLZ SPECIAL EDITION MIXTAPE”;

PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE WITH INSTANT GRAT DOWNLOAD OFBRAND NEW TRACK “I DON’T GET TIRED (#IDGT) FT. AUGUST ALSINA”;

“LUCA BRASI 2: A GANGSTA GRILLZ SPECIAL EDITION MIXTAPE” ARRIVES EVERYWHERE DECEMBER 15

Bread Winners’ Association/Atlantic recording artist Kevin Gates has announced plans for his

highly anticipated new mixtape LUCA BRASI 2: A GANGSTA GRILLZ SPECIAL EDITION MIXTAPE. The

collection is now available for pre-order (http://smarturl.it/LucaBrasi2) and includes two instant

grat downloads: “Out The Mud” and the new lead track Gates unveiled over the weekend via World

Star Hip Hop, “I Don’t Get Tired (#IDGT) Ft. August Alsina” (http://youtu.be/Z7ZVwKWzO4I). LUCA

BRASI 2: A GANGSTA GRILLZ SPECIAL EDITION MIXTAPE will be available at all digital retailers

December 15. See full track listing attached.

LUCA BRASI 2: A GANGSTA GRILLZ SPECIAL EDITION MIXTAPE is the next installment of DJ Drama’s

wildly successful Gangsta Grillz series. Gangsta Grillz is one of the most popular mixtape franchises

of all time and has seen mixtapes from many southern heavyweights including T.I., Lil Wayne, Jeezy

and 2 Chainz.

"LUCA BRASI 2 is one of those perfectly timed tapes,” said DJ Drama. “Kevin has been grinding hard

for long time and now is the right moment for him to join the Gangsta Grillz Hall of Fame. I'm

looking forward to making history with this project."

The lead track “I Don’t Get Tired (#IDGT) Ft. August Alsina” was created as an anthem for the

#IDGT campaign Gates started on Instagram earlier this year. Gates – who has over 1 million

followers on Instagram – started using #IDGT and the phrase “I Don’t Get Tired” at the end of every

post. The phrase and hashtag was adopted by many of Gates’ fans and beyond, and #IDGT has now

been used over 480,000 times on Instagram and thousands more across other social media

platforms. The campaign reflects Kevin’s overall attitude and lifestyle as a rapper and parent with a

relentless hardworking attitude.

The previously released buzz track “Out The Mud” has a companion video that will premiere later

today on MTV Jams (check local listings).

Gates is currently on the “No Genre” tour with labelmate B.o.B. The US trek will include a November

24th performance at New York City’s Irving Plaza and will conclude at the end of the month. See

tour itinerary attached.

Earlier this year Gates was selected as one of XXL Magazine’s “XXL Freshmen 2014,” the prestigious

annual “class” of hip-hop’s rising new stars. Prior to that, the Baton Rouge-based rapper released

his latest mixtape “BY ANY MEANS” in March. Gates nearly doubled his first week sales record and

achieved his highest chart debut with “BY ANY MEANS,” which landed at No. 3 on the Current Rap

Albums Overall Chart and at No. 17 on the Billboard 200.

“BY ANY MEANS” quickly proved itself to be among the most acclaimed hip-hop releases of 2014.

“Easily the most complex, confounding, and fascinating gangster rap record of the year so far,”

declared Complex. “(Gates) lays down more creative and interesting rap melodies than just about

anybody, Drake and them included.” “Breathtaking,” agreed The Fader. “Gates imbues (tracks like

‘Bet I’m On It’ and ‘Don’t Know’) with raw emotional honesty and generous glimpses into his

personal life.” “Lyrically dexterous in the manner of older Southern giants like Bun B and 8Ball,”

declared the New York Times, while Rolling Stone raved, “The 28-year-old Baton Rouge, Louisiana,

artist raps, sings and harmonizes, often alternating between vocal modes within a verse, exuding a

gritty earthiness that sets him apart from contemporary crooners like Future and Rich Homie

Quan…(Gates) writes lyrics with passion and humility and speaks honestly about a rough life that

has included multiple stretches in prison.” “One of the realest MCs in the game right now,” decreed

XXL, “someone who’s both genuine and sincere…on ‘BY ANY MEANS,’ he comes off worthy of the

acclaim, spitting vivid street stories that range from gut-wrenching to endearing all while

demonstrating a serious knack for songwriting.” “Packed with uptempo anthems and chest-

pumping bravado,” noted Pitchfork, adding, “with ‘BY ANY MEANS,’ (Kevin Gates) completes a

three-release run that's as solid as any in recent memory.” Perhaps Vibe summed it up best: “If

there’s one rapper that more people need to be talking about, it’s Kevin Gates.”

For more, please see www.kvngates.com, www.twitter.com/kevin_gates,

instagram.com/iamkevingates, www.youtube.com/user/kevingatesTV, and

www.atlanticrecords.com.

(TOUR ITINERARY ATTACHED)

KEVIN GATESLUCA BRASI 2: A GANGSTA GRILLZ SPECIAL EDITION MIXTAPE

BREAD WINNERS’ ASSOCIATION / ATLANTIC RECORDS – DECEMBER 15

1.       Luca Brasi Intro

2.       I Don't Get Tired (#IDGT) feat. August Alsina

3.       John Gotti

4.       Perfect Imperfection

5.       Word Around Town feat. Rich Homie Quan

6.       Out The Mud

7.       Thugged Out feat. Boobie Black

8.       Plug Daughter

9.       Complaining feat. Rico Love

10.    Talk On Phones

11.    Makin Love

12.    Don't Panic

13.    Break Her Down feat. K. Camp

14.    Pourin The Syrup

15.    Sit Down

16.    Lean On Me

17.    Fast Forward

18.    The Game

KEVIN GATES2014 TOUR DATES

All dates supporting B.o.B on the “No Genre Tour”

November

16 Nashville, TN Anthem

17 Oxford, OH Brick Street

18 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel

20 Philadelphia, PA The Electric Factory

22 Boston, MA House of Blues Boston

23 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort and Casino

24 New York, NY Irving Plaza

25 Baltimore, MD Soundstage

26 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore Silver Spring

28 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum

29 New Orleans, LA Howlin' Wolf

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