The best Kevin Gates albums
11 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Islah
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1
I'm Him 2
2025
Authentic Southern hip-hop flows seamlessly into introspective narratives over minimalist beats and catchy hooks throughout the album.
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2
Only the Generals Gon Understand
2019
A gritty exploration of struggle and resilience, blending personal narratives with the hard-hitting beats of Southern hip-hop.
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3
I'm Him
2019
A raw exploration of vulnerability and resilience layered over gritty Southern beats and introspective lyricism.
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4
Luca Brasi 2
2014
Kevin Gates fuses gritty narratives with melodic hooks across a landscape of Southern hip-hop beats and raw lyricism.
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5
Islah
2016
A raw exploration of personal struggles and resilience, layered over hard-hitting beats and melodic hooks.
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6
Murder For Hire 2
2016
Raw and confessional, the album blends gritty storytelling with introspective beats that capture the intensity of street life.
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7
Luca Brasi 3
2018
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8
By Any Means
2014
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9
Stranger than Fiction
2013
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10
Chained to the City
2018
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11
By Any Means 2 (album)
2017