$
/
US

Pearl Gates Live From The First

Below System | Item No: 556358
CD | 2017 / EU – Original | New
$ 12.81
VAT free plus Shipping Costs
Add to Cart Coming Soon Sold out Currently not available Not Enough Coins
In Stock Standard shipping 2-5 business days
Item Description
“Live From The First”, the debut album by Pearl Gates is a sonic evolutionary process, chronicling his journey from the streets to the rap game.

The stage is set in the trenches and as it gradually shifts to a more elevated space and state of consciousness, the common thread revealing itself throughout the process is growth. The music is engaging; from gritty and ruthless sounds on “Rocks Right Now” to a virtuous and energizing vibe on “Elevate”, Gates delivers a welcoming, well balanced musical experience. “Live From The First” is brash, honest, thought provoking and highly conceptual while providing insight on everyday life in one of NYC's more bustling and enterprising communities, Washington Heights.

The first in the album title refers to the nick-name for 181st street in upper Manhattan where Pearl Gates comes from. “Most of the tracks on the album revolve around stories and experiences from the block” he reveals. That doesn’t necessarily mean all of the stories are about street life however. Gates, who is also an accomplished singer, also manages to incorporate his soulful hooks into the songs without sacrificing the Hip-Hop elements of each track. Gates says “my father was a singer and I inherited his talent of perfect pitch. I use it to flesh out my music but lately I’ve been asked to contribute hooks by Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Wordsworth and other artists, which is flattering”.

Some notable features who appear on “Live From The First” include Torae, Geechi Suede (of Camp Lo) and Cassidy. Speaking on the latter Pearl Gates revealed “I didn’t expect Cassidy to be on the album. We have a mutual friend who is a producer and one night he brought him through just to hang out. Cassidy heard the track and said, you want me to get on this? That was all love”. Other up and coming artists will appear on the album as well.

In the last few years Pearl Gates has been making notable music and appearances. His "Diamond Mind" EP (2015) was praised by media outlets including The Source, HipHopDX, 2DopeBoyz and Respect Magazine. The "Play This" EP (2016) with fellow Washington Heights rapper Syll also received likes from media and DJs/radio shows including DJ Premier and Drake’s OVO Sound Radio. Gates also completed tours of Europe and North America with eMC and PRhyme.
Item Details
Item No: 556358
Artist: Pearl Gates
Title: Live From The First
Label: Below System
Catalog No: BS-036
Format: CD
Pressing: EU – Original
Release Date: 2017
Genre: Hip Hop
Style: US Hip Hop
Available since: 2017-10-19
Condition: New
Price: $ 12.81
Weight: 100g (plus 250g Packaging)
Tracklist
01 Live From The First
02 Up Again feat Cassidy
03 Rocks Right Now
04 Perfect Timing
05 Pimpin N Commas feat Allstox
06 Big Homie (Interlude)
07 Nasty
08 Weapon feat Torae Syll & Kim
09 Fck Sht Up
10 So Good feat Range Da Messenga
11 Big Homie (Interlude Ii)
12 Live Long feat Geechi Suede
13 Champagne On Chill feat Bri Steves
14 World Views
15 Elevate feat Karina Pasian
16 Turn The Corner
17 For You feat Good Girl
Our customers also bought
Related Items
Our customers also bought
Related Items
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Artist
Used Vinyl from Artist
Merchandise from Artist
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Artist
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Artist
Used Vinyl from Artist
Used Vinyl from Artist
Merchandise from Artist
Merchandise from Artist
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Artist
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Artist
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Artist
Used Vinyl from Artist
Used Vinyl from Artist
Used Vinyl from Artist
Merchandise from Artist
Merchandise from Artist
Merchandise from Artist
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Label
Used Vinyl from Label
Merchandise from Label
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Label
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Label
Used Vinyl from Label
Used Vinyl from Label
Merchandise from Label
Merchandise from Label
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Label
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Label
Vinyl, CD & Tape from Label
Used Vinyl from Label
Used Vinyl from Label
Used Vinyl from Label
Merchandise from Label
Merchandise from Label
Merchandise from Label