Kevin Gates Explores His "Wonderland" On Introspective Single

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Take a listen to the rapper singing out the chorus to John Mayer's 2002 hit.

We've received a steady stream of releases from Kevin Gates and on Friday (November 6), he retained his title as the "gift that keeps on giving." The Louisiana rapper 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.

"Wonderland" 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.

Quotable Lyrics

If I'm in Dubai and you try to block
Connect to WiFi, and get all of your vision
Pullin' your hair, while I hit from the back
You know I gotta put on for the city
You say don't nobody else give you this feelin'
Pile up the bricks I put up in your ceilin'


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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